Category Archives: 1970s

Nixon and Thieu threaten ‘vigorous reactions’ against North Vietnamese cease-fire violations 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 3 1973)

1970s, Cold War, Vietnam War


Video: 'Vietnam: A Television History (Ep-12) The End of the Tunnel' (Apr. 2-3, 1973, at 7:41-8:52)

(Tuesday, April 3, 1973, 12:53 p.m. PST; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — U.S. President Richard Nixon and South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu threatened “vigorous reactions” against communist cease-fire violations today as Nixon promised substantial postwar economic aid for South Vietnam. Continue reading Nixon and Thieu threaten ‘vigorous reactions’ against North Vietnamese cease-fire violations 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 3 1973) →

First handheld portable telephone demonstrated in New York City by Motorola executive Martin Cooper 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 3 1973)

1970s


Video: 'The First Cell Phone Call Was an Epic Troll'

(Tuesday, April 3, 1973, afternoon EST) — The first handheld cellular phone call was made today by Martin Cooper on 6th Avenue between 53rd and 54th streets in front of the Hilton Hotel in New York City as the Motorola company to unveiled its new “DYNA T-A-C radio-telephone.” Continue reading First handheld portable telephone demonstrated in New York City by Motorola executive Martin Cooper 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 3 1973) →

The Beatles’ ‘1962-1966’ and ‘1967-1970’ greatest hits double albums released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 2 1973)

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


Video: 'The Beatles - 1962 - 1966 "The Red Album" (1973)' (26 videos)

(Monday, April 2, 1973) — 1962–1966, also known as the “Red Album,” 1967–1970, also known as the “Blue Album,” two compilation albums of hit songs by the English rock music band The Beatles, spanning the years indicated in the title, were released today in the U.S.(Apr. 20, 1973 in the UK). Continue reading The Beatles’ ‘1962-1966’ and ‘1967-1970’ greatest hits double albums released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 2 1973) →

Ex-Beatle John Lennon appeals deportation order, declares birth of ‘conceptual country’ Nutopia 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 2 1973)

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


Video: 'John Lennon & Yoko Ono Press Conference, bar association, NYC, April 2, 1973)

(Monday, April 2, 1973, 10:00 a.m. EST) — Former Beatle John Lennon, announcing the appeal of an order to leave the United States by May 21, 1973, sought today to show that the U.S. Justice Department’s legal arguments in the action against him had made it “not just John-and-Yoko case” but one where “many cases hinge on the outcome.” Continue reading Ex-Beatle John Lennon appeals deportation order, declares birth of ‘conceptual country’ Nutopia 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 2 1973) →

‘Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001)’ by Deodato peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 31, 1973) — “Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001)” by Deodato peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001)’ by Deodato peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 1973) →

‘Hummingbird by Seals and Crofts peaks at #20 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 31, 1973) — “Hummingbird” by Seals and Crofts peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hummingbird by Seals and Crofts peaks at #20 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 1973) →

‘One Less Set of Footsteps’ by Jim Croce peaks at #37 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 31, 1973) — “One Less Set of Footsteps” by Jim Croce peaked at #37 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘One Less Set of Footsteps’ by Jim Croce peaks at #37 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 1973) →

President Richard Nixon announces all U.S. combat troops out of South Vietnam 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 29 1973)

1970s, Cold War, Television 1970s, U.S. Presidents, Vietnam War


Video: 'President Richard Nixon Address to the Nation On Vietnam and Domestic Problems, March 29, 1973'

(Thursday, March 29, 1973, 9:01 p.m. EST; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — “For the first time in 12 years, no American military forces are in Vietnam,” President Richard Nixon declared tonight during a national address on television and radio, ending the United States’ direct military involvement in a war that didn’t officially end until 1975. Continue reading President Richard Nixon announces all U.S. combat troops out of South Vietnam 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 29 1973) →

Paul McCartney records with another ex-Beatle for first time since the group’s 1970 break-up 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1973)

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


Video: 'Six O'Clock'

(Wednesday, March 28, 1973) — For the first time since the 1970 break-up of The Beatles, Paul McCartney performed during a studio session for another Beatle, in this case, Ringo Starr, tonight at Apple Studios in London, contributing piano, synthesizer and backing vocals on his composition “Six O’Clock” for Starr’s upcoming album, Ringo. Continue reading Paul McCartney records with another ex-Beatle for first time since the group’s 1970 break-up 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1973) →

Paul McCartney videotapes performances of four songs in Borehamwood, UK for upcoming TV special 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 25 1973)

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


Video: 'James Paul McCartney TV Special 1973' (Mar. 25, 1973, at 10:46 and 30:53)

(Sunday, March 25, 1973) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney videotaped performances of “Little Woman Love”/”C Moon,” “My Love” and “Live and Let Die” today at ATV Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, England, for James Paul McCartney, a television special produced by ATV and starring McCartney and his then-current rock group Wings. Continue reading Paul McCartney videotapes performances of four songs in Borehamwood, UK for upcoming TV special 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 25 1973) →