Category Archives: 1970s

U.S. President Richard Nixon says Watergate tapes must remain confidential 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDate #OTD (Aug 15 1973)

1970s, U.S. Presidents, Watergate


Video: 'Richard Nixon-Address to the Nation About the Watergate Investigations (August 15, 1973)'

(Wednesday, August 15, 1973, 9:00 p.m. EDT; during the Watergate scandal) — In a nationwide radio and television address from the Oval Office, U.S. President Richard Nixon denied anew tonight any involvement in the Watergate conspiracy, road-tested the executive privilege argument about the Watergate tapes, decried a “backward-looking obsession” with the scandal, and appealed for Americans to help him “get on with the urgent business of our nation.” Continue reading U.S. President Richard Nixon says Watergate tapes must remain confidential 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDate #OTD (Aug 15 1973) →

U.S. halts bombing of Cambodia, concluding 12 years of American combat in Southeast Asia 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 15 1973)

1970s, Cold War, Vietnam War


Video: 'Vietnam: A Television History - Cambodia and Laos [8/11]' (Aug. 15, 1973, at 41:29)

(Wednesday, August 15, 1973, 10:45 a.m. local time; during Operation Freedom Deal, part of the Cambodian Civil War, the Vietnam War, the Indochina Wars and the Cold War in Asia) — The American bombing of Cambodia halted this morning after a final round of U.S. Air Force bombardment of suspected Khmer Rouge guerrilla enclaves. Continue reading U.S. halts bombing of Cambodia, concluding 12 years of American combat in Southeast Asia 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 15 1973) →

‘Live and Let Die’ by Paul McCartney & Wings peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1973)

1970s, James Bond, Movies 1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s

(Saturday, August 11, 1973) — “Live and Let Die” by Paul McCartney & Wings peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks, the most successful James Bond film theme to date. Continue reading ‘Live and Let Die’ by Paul McCartney & Wings peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1973) →

‘Monster Mash’ by Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett re-charts, peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 11, 1973) — “Monster Mash” by Bobby “Boris” Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week, having re-charted 11 years after going to #1 on Oct. 20, 1962. Continue reading ‘Monster Mash’ by Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett re-charts, peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1973) →

John Lennon tracks four songs for fourth studio solo album ‘Mind Games’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 5 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'One Day (At A Time)'

(Sunday, August 5, 1973; during recording sessions for Mind Games) — Ex-Beatle John Lennon resumed recording sessions for Mind Games, his fourth studio solo album, today at the Record Plant in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon tracks four songs for fourth studio solo album ‘Mind Games’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 5 1973) →

John Lennon records three songs for fourth studio solo album ‘Mind Games’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'MIND GAMES | PIANO DEMO | JOHN LENNON #johnlennon #yokoono #love A '

(Saturday, August 4, 1973, 7:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. EDT; during recording sessions for Mind Games) — Ex-Beatle John Lennon continued recording sessions for Mind Games, his fourth studio solo album, today at the Record Plant in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon records three songs for fourth studio solo album ‘Mind Games’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1973) →

‘The Morning After’ by Maureen McGovern peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1973)

1970s, Movies 1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 4, 1973) — “The Morning After” by Maureen McGovern peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks (Aug. 4/11, 1973). Continue reading ‘The Morning After’ by Maureen McGovern peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1973) →

John Lennon tracks three songs for fourth studio solo album ‘Mind Games’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'You Are Here (Remastered 2010)'

(Friday, August 3, 1973; during recording sessions for Mind Games) — Ex-Beatle John Lennon continued recording Mind Games, his fourth studio solo album, today at the Record Plant, Studio B in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon tracks three songs for fourth studio solo album ‘Mind Games’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1973) →

U.S. Vice President Spiro Agnew formally notified he’s under investigation on charges of bribery, extortion and tax fraud 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 2 1973)

1970s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'SYND 22-8-73 VICE PRESIDENT AGNEW PRESS STATEMENT ON HIS INDICTMENT'

(Thursday, August 2, 1973) — U.S. Vice President Spiro Agnew was formally notified today that he was under federal investigation, unrelated to the Watergate scandal, for possible violations of bribery, conspiracy and tax fraud. Continue reading U.S. Vice President Spiro Agnew formally notified he’s under investigation on charges of bribery, extortion and tax fraud 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 2 1973) →

John Lennon tracks two songs for fourth studio solo album ‘Mind Games’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 2 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Intuition (Remastered 2010)'

(Thursday, August 2, 1973; during recording sessions for Mind Games) — Ex-Beatle John Lennon resumed recording Mind Games, his fourth studio solo album, today at Record Plant Studios in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon tracks two songs for fourth studio solo album ‘Mind Games’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 2 1973) →