(Saturday, December 30, 1972) — “Clair” by Gilbert O’Sullivan peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Clair’ by Gilbert O’Sullivan peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1972)
Category Archives: 1970s
President Richard Nixon ends U.S. ‘Christmas Bombings’ of North Vietnam after Hanoi agrees to negotiate 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1972)
Video: 'Wings over Vietnam - Part VIII of VIII - Linebacker II'
(Saturday, December 30, 1972, 9:45 a.m. EST; during Operation Linebacker II, part of the Vietnam War — part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — The White House announced today that President Richard Nixon had ordered a halt to “The Christmas Bombing” of North Vietnam above the 20th Parallel after the North Vietnamese agreed to resume negotiations for a settlement in Paris on Jan. 8, 1973. Continue reading President Richard Nixon ends U.S. ‘Christmas Bombings’ of North Vietnam after Hanoi agrees to negotiate 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1972)
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101 killed as Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 crashes in Florida Everglades 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 29 1972)
Video: 'The Fatal And Devastating Crash Of Flight 401 | FULL EPISODE | Mayday: Air Disaster'
(Friday, December 29, 1972, 11:42 p.m. EST) — Eastern Air Lines Flight 401, a scheduled flight from New York JFK to Miami, crashed late tonight into the Florida Everglades near Miami International Airport, killing 101 of the 176 people aboard. Continue reading 101 killed as Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 crashes in Florida Everglades 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 29 1972)
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Former U.S. President Harry S. Truman, 88, dies in Kansas City, Missouri 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 26 1972)
Video: 'CBS Evening News 12 26 72'
(Tuesday, December 26, 1972, 7:50 a.m. CST) — Harry S. Truman, the 33rd President of the United States (1945–1953), died this morning after developing multiple organ failure at Research Hospital and Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was 88. Continue reading Former U.S. President Harry S. Truman, 88, dies in Kansas City, Missouri 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 26 1972)
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‘You Ought to Be with Me’ by Al Green peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1972)
(Saturday, December 23, 1972) — “You Ought to Be with Me” by Al Green peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You Ought to Be with Me’ by Al Green peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1972)
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‘Knock, Knock Who’s There?’ by Mary Hopkin peaks at #92 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1972)
(Saturday, December 23, 1972) — “Knock, Knock Who’s There?” by Mary Hopkin peaked at #92 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Knock, Knock Who’s There?’ by Mary Hopkin peaks at #92 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1972)
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6.3 magnitude earthquake shatters Managua, Nicaragua, killing 4,000-11,000 people 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1972)
Video: 'Earthquake Hits Managua - 1972 | Today in History | 23 Dec 16'
(Saturday, December 23, 1972, 12:29:44 a.m. CST) — A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Managua, the capital of Nicaragua, early today, causing widespread damage and casualties. Continue reading 6.3 magnitude earthquake shatters Managua, Nicaragua, killing 4,000-11,000 people 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1972)
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Wife, 13-month-old daughter of U.S. Senator-elect Joe Biden killed in traffic accident 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1972)
Video: 'The Heartbreaking Story Of Joe Biden's First Wife'
(Monday, December 18, 1972, 2:30 p.m. EST) — Neilia Hunter Biden, the 30-year-old wife of U.S. Senator-elect (and future U.S. Vice-President and President) Joe Biden, was killed today in a traffic accident, along with the couple’s 13-month-old daughter, Naomi. Continue reading Wife, 13-month-old daughter of U.S. Senator-elect Joe Biden killed in traffic accident 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1972)
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Massive U.S. ‘Christmas Bombings’ of North Vietnam begin 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1972)
Video: 'Wings over Vietnam - Part VIII of VIII - Linebacker II'
(Monday, December 18, 1972, 7:45 p.m. Indochina Time; during Operation Linebacker II, part of the Vietnam War — part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — Operation Linebacker II, described more generally as The Christmas Bombings — an aerial bombing campaign conducted by U.S. forces against targets in the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam) during the final period of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War — began this evening as the first wave of 129 B-52 bombers attacked the Yen Vien railroad yards. Continue reading Massive U.S. ‘Christmas Bombings’ of North Vietnam begin 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1972)
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‘Me and Mrs. Jones’ by Billy Paul peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1972)
(Saturday, December 16, 1972) — “Me and Mrs. Jones” by Billy Paul peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks (Dec. 16/23/30, 1972). Continue reading ‘Me and Mrs. Jones’ by Billy Paul peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1972)