Category Archives: 1970s

U.S. President Richard Nixon took part in Watergate cover-up for eight months, former White House Counsel John Dean tells Senate committee 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1973)

1970s, U.S. Presidents, Watergate


Video: 'John Dean (Part 1) Watergate Hearings Testimony'

(Monday, June 25, 1973, live TV coverage was scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. EDT; during the Watergate Scandal) — Former White House Counsel John W. Dean began testifying before the Senate Watergate Committee today, implicating top administration officials, including President Richard Nixon as well as himself, in the Watergate scandal and cover-up. Continue reading U.S. President Richard Nixon took part in Watergate cover-up for eight months, former White House Counsel John Dean tells Senate committee 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1973) →

‘Living In The Material World’ album by George Harrison peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1973)

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


Video: 'Living in the Material World (1973) [Full Album] - George...' (first 11 clips constitute original album)

(Saturday, June 23, 1973) — Living in the Material World, the fourth studio album by ex-Beatle George Harrison, peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart for five weeks (June 23/30, July 7/14/21, 1973). Continue reading ‘Living In The Material World’ album by George Harrison peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1973) →

‘I’m Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby’ by Barry White peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, June 23, 1973) — “I’m Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby” by Barry White peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I’m Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby’ by Barry White peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1973) →

‘You’ll Never Get to Heaven (If You Break My Heart)’ by The Stylistics peaks at #23 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, June 23, 1973) — “You’ll Never Get to Heaven (If You Break My Heart)” by The Stylistics peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You’ll Never Get to Heaven (If You Break My Heart)’ by The Stylistics peaks at #23 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1973) →

Orchestral overdubs for Ringo Starr’s ‘Photograph’ recorded in Burbank, California 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Jun 29 1973)

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


Video: 'Photograph'

(Friday, June 29, 1973, 2:00-6:00 p.m. PDT) — Orchestral overdubs for Ringo Starr’s “Photograph” were realized today at Warner Brothers Studio in Burbank, California. Continue reading Orchestral overdubs for Ringo Starr’s ‘Photograph’ recorded in Burbank, California 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Jun 29 1973) →

‘Playground In My Mind’ by Clint Holmes peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, June 16, 1973) — “Playground In My Mind” by Clint Holmes peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Playground In My Mind’ by Clint Holmes peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1973) →

‘Living In The Material World’ album by George Harrison debuts at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1973)

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


Video: 'Living in the Material World (1973) [Full Album] - George...' (first 11 clips constitute original album)

(Saturday, June 16, 1973) — Living in the Material World, the fourth studio album by ex-Beatle George Harrison, debuted at #11 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart. Continue reading ‘Living In The Material World’ album by George Harrison debuts at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1973) →

Secretariat wins Belmont Stakes, becoming first U.S. Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing winner since 1948 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 9 1973)

1970s


Video: 'Secretariat - Belmont Stakes 1973'

(Saturday, June 9, 1973, post time approximately 5:38 p.m. EDT) — Secretariat won the 1 1/2-mile Belmont Stakes today by the improbable margin of 31 lengths over Twice a Prince, his runner-up, at a track record time 2:24 flat before a crowd of 69,138, becoming horse racing’s first Triple Crown winner in 25 years. Continue reading Secretariat wins Belmont Stakes, becoming first U.S. Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing winner since 1948 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 9 1973) →

‘Pillow Talk’ by Sylvia peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 9 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, June 9, 1973) — “Pillow Talk” by Sylvia peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Pillow Talk’ by Sylvia peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 9 1973) →

‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #42 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 9 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, June 9, 1973) — “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #42 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #42 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 9 1973) →