Category Archives: 1970s

Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Hardrock Concert Theatre in Manchester, England 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 17 1973)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings - Live in Manchester (May 17th, 1973)'

(Thursday, May 17, 1973, approxmiately 9:30 p.m. following the 8:00 p.m. British Summer Time scheduled start time for opening act English pub rock band Brinsley Schwarz; during the Wings 1973 UK Tour) — Paul McCartney’s British-American band, Wings performed tonight at Hardrock Concert Theatre in Manchester, England, on the fifth stop (and sixth show) of the band’s 16-city, 21-show tour of the United Kingdom. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Hardrock Concert Theatre in Manchester, England 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 17 1973) →

U.S. Senate committee begins televised hearings into the Watergate scandal 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 17 1973)

1970s, Television 1970s, U.S. Presidents, Watergate


Video: 'ObamaWatch: Sen. Ervin's Opening Remarks, Chairman Senate Select Watergate Committee May 17 1973'

(Thursday, May 17, 1973, 10:02 a.m. EDT; during the Watergate scandal) — The United States Senate Watergate Committee, known officially as the Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities, a special committee established by the United States Senate to investigate the Watergate scandal, opened hearings today into a break-in at Democratic National headquarters in Washington. Continue reading U.S. Senate committee begins televised hearings into the Watergate scandal 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 17 1973) →

First American space station rockets into Earth’s orbit after suffering serious damage during liftoff 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 14 1973)

1970s, space exploration


Video: 'Apollo Skylab 1 Launch May 14, 1973.mp4'

(Monday, May 14, 1973, 1:30:00 p.m. EDT, during the Space Race) — Skylab, the first space station of the United States, was launched uncrewed today from Cape Kennedy, Florida, but was seriously damaged during liftoff. Continue reading First American space station rockets into Earth’s orbit after suffering serious damage during liftoff 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 14 1973) →

Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Capitol Theatre in Cardiff, Wales 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1973)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings - Live in Cardiff (May 13th, 1973)'

(Sunday, May 13, 1973, following the 7:30 p.m. British Summer Time scheduled start time for opening act English pub rock band Brinsley Schwarz; during the Wings 1973 UK Tour) — Paul McCartney’s British-American band, Wings performed tonight at Capitol Theatre in Cardiff, Wales, on the third stop of the band’s 12-city tour of the United Kingdom. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Capitol Theatre in Cardiff, Wales 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1973) →

Paul McCartney and Wings perform at New Theatre Oxford in Oxford, England 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1973)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings - Live in Oxford (May 12th, 1973)'

(Saturday, May 12, 1973, evening British Summer Time; during the Wings 1973 UK Tour) — Paul McCartney’s British-American band, Wings performed tonight at the New Theatre Oxford in Oxford, England, on the second stop of the band’s 12-city tour of the United Kingdom. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings perform at New Theatre Oxford in Oxford, England 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1973) →

John Lennon & Yoko Ono interviewed in New York for ‘Flipside’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1973)

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


Video: John Lennon & Yoko Ono - Flipside

(Saturday, May 12, 1973) — Former Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, were interviewed today at The Record Plant East in New York for the May 16, 1973, airing of Flipside, a U.S. TV show. Continue reading John Lennon & Yoko Ono interviewed in New York for ‘Flipside’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1973) →

‘Drift Away’ by Dobie Gray peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, May 12, 1973) — “Drift Away” by Dobie Gray peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Drift Away’ by Dobie Gray peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1973) →

‘Stuck in the Middle with You’ by Stealers Wheel peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, May 12, 1973) — “Stuck in the Middle with You” by Stealers Wheel peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Stuck in the Middle with You’ by Stealers Wheel peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1973) →

‘Reelin’ In the Years’ by Steely Dan peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, May 12, 1973) — “Reelin’ In the Years” by Steely Dan peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Reelin’ In the Years’ by Steely Dan peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1973) →

‘Red Rose Speedway’ studio album by Paul McCartney & Wings debuts at #127 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1973)

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


Video: 'Wings - Red Rose Speedway (Full Album)' (first 9 videos constitutes original album)

(Saturday, May 12, 1973) — Red Rose Speedway, the second studio album by the British–American rock band Wings, although credited to “Paul McCartney and Wings,” debut at #127 on today’s Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart. Continue reading ‘Red Rose Speedway’ studio album by Paul McCartney & Wings debuts at #127 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1973) →