Video: 'Bad Motivator'
(Monday, March 22, 1976) — Principal photography for the first Star Wars movie, directed by George Lucas, began today in the Tunisian desert for the scenes on Tatooine. Continue reading Principal photography for first ‘Star Wars’ movie begins 50 years ago today (Mar 22 1976)
Video: 'The Murder of Olympic Skier Spider Sabich'
(Sunday, March 21, 1976, shortly after 5:00 p.m. MST) — Champion skier Vladimir “Spider” Sabich, 31, was shot and killed today by his girlfriend, actress-singer Claudine Longet, 34, in the home they shared in Aspen, Colorado. Continue reading Champion skier Vladimir ‘Spider’ Sabich shot and killed by girlfriend, actress-singer Claudine Longet 50 years ago this hour (Mar 21 1976)
Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings - Live in Copenhagen (March 21st, 1976) - Best Source Merge'
(Sunday, March 21, 1976, scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. Central European Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the second of five shows tonight on the second European leg of their Wings Over the World tour at the Folketeatret theatre in Copenhagen, Denmark. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings perform second show in Copenhagen 50 years ago this hour (Mar 21 1976)
Video: 'March 20, 1976: Radio reports of Patty Hearst verdict.'
(Saturday, March 20, 1976, 4:30 p.m. PST) — Kidnapped newspaper heiress Patricia Hearst was convicted of armed robbery today for her part in a San Francisco bank holdup carried out by the Symbionese Liberation Army. Continue reading Patty Hearst found guilty of armed robbery 50 years ago this hour (Mar 20 1976)
Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings - Live in Copenhagen (March 20th, 1976)'
(Saturday, March 20, 1976, scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. Central European Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings resumed their Wings Over the World tour tonight with a short five-date European leg, beginning at the Folketeateret theatre in Copenhagen, Denmark, following a four-month break to record a new studio album. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings resume world tour in Copenhagen 50 years ago this hour (Mar 20 1976)
(Saturday, March 20, 1976) — “Junk Food Junkie” by the Larry Groce peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Junk Food Junkie’ by Larry Groce peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 20 1976)
(Saturday, March 20, 1976) — “Fanny (Be Tender with My Love)” by the Bee Gees peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Fanny (Be Tender with My Love)’ by Bee Gees peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 20 1976)
(Saturday, March 13, 1976) — “December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)” by The Four Seasons peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Mar. 13/20/27, 1976). Continue reading ‘December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 13 1976)
(Saturday, March 13, 1976) — “Take It to the Limit” by the Eagles peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Take It to the Limit’ by Eagles peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 13 1976)
(Saturday, March 13, 1976) — “Love Hurts” by Nazareth peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Love Hurts’ by Nazareth peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 13 1976)
