Category Archives: 1970s

Paul McCartney interviewed in London for NBC-TV’s ‘Today’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1974)


Video: 'Paul McCartney Interviewed On The Today Show - 12-13 March 1974'

(Friday, March 8, 1974) — At his MPL offices in London today, at the end of the current Wings rehearsals, former Beatle Paul McCartney gave a two-part interview to Scott Osbourne for Today on NBC-TV to celebrate the fifth anniversary of his marriage to Linda. Continue reading Paul McCartney interviewed in London for NBC-TV’s ‘Today’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1974)

‘Seasons in the Sun’ by Terry Jacks peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1974)

(Saturday, March 2, 1974) — “Seasons in the Sun” by Terry Jacks peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Mar. 2/9/16, 1974). Continue reading ‘Seasons in the Sun’ by Terry Jacks peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1974)

‘Spiders & Snakes’ by Jim Stafford peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1974)

(Saturday, March 2, 1974) — “Spiders & Snakes” by Jim Stafford peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Spiders & Snakes’ by Jim Stafford peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1974)

‘I Love’ by Tom T. Hall peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1974)

(Saturday, March 2, 1974) — “I Love” by Tom T. Hall peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Love’ by Tom T. Hall peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1974)

‘Energy Crisis ’74’ by Dickie Goodman peaks at #33 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1974)

(Saturday, March 2, 1974) — “Energy Crisis ’74” by Dickie Goodman peaked at #33 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Energy Crisis ’74’ by Dickie Goodman peaks at #33 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1974)

‘Jolene’ by Dolly Parton peaks at #60 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1974)

(Saturday, March 2, 1974) — “Jolene” by Dolly Parton peaked at #60 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Jolene’ by Dolly Parton peaks at #60 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1974)

Seven former high-ranking aides to U.S. President Richard Nixon are indicted on conspiracy charges related to Watergate break-in 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1974)


Video: 'CBS News Special Report: The Watergate Indictments, March 1, 1974'

(Friday, March 1, 1974, approximately 11:00 a.m. EST; during the Watergate scandal) — Seven former high-ranking aides to U.S. President Richard M. Nixon were indicted today by a federal grand jury in Washington on charges of conspiring to obstruct justice in connection with the Watergate break-in. Continue reading Seven former high-ranking aides to U.S. President Richard Nixon are indicted on conspiracy charges related to Watergate break-in 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1974)

‘Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)’ by Aretha Franklin peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1974)

(Saturday, February 23, 1974) — “Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)” by Aretha Franklin peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)’ by Aretha Franklin peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1974)

‘Last Time I Saw Him’ by Diana Ross peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1974)

(Saturday, February 23, 1974) — “Last Time I Saw Him” by Diana Ross peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Last Time I Saw Him’ by Diana Ross peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1974)

‘Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1974)

(Saturday, February 23, 1974) — “Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1974)