Video: 'Paul McCartney speaks about cancelled Japan Tour in the Spring of 1980'
(Sunday, May 11, 1980) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney began promoting his new album McCartney II with a series of on-camera interviews in recent days at EMI Studios in London, the first of which was shown today on the Japanese TV show program World Now. Continue reading Paul McCartney interviewed for ‘World Now’ 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 11 1980)
Video: 'May 9, 1980: Sunshine Skyway Bridge collapses'
(Friday, May 9, 1980, 7:33 a.m. EDT) — 35 people were killed today when the Liberian freighter Summit Venture rammed the Sunshine Skyway Bridge over Tampa Bay in Florida, causing a 1,400-foot section of the southbound span to collapse and dropping a Greyhound bus, six cars and a truck 140 feet into the water. Continue reading 35 killed as freighter slams into Sunshine Skyway Bridge over Tampa Bay, Florida 40 years ago this hour #OTD #OnThisDay (May 9 1980)
(Saturday, May 3, 1980) — “Lost in Love” by Air Supply peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Lost in Love’ by Air Supply peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 3 1980)
(Saturday, May 3, 1980) — “You May Be Right” by Billy Joel peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘You May Be Right’ by Billy Joel peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 3 1980)
(Saturday, April 26, 1980) — “Ride Like the Wind” by Christopher Cross peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Ride Like the Wind’ by Christopher Cross peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 26 1980)
(Saturday, April 26, 1980) — “Think About Me” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Think About Me’ by Fleetwood Mac peaks at #20 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 26 1980)
Video: 'Coming Up (Live At Glasgow / 1979 / Remastered 2011)'
(Saturday, April 26, 1980) — “Coming Up (Live at Glasgow)” by former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings, a live version of his first single from his solo album McCartney II, debuted at #73 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Coming Up (Live at Glasgow)’ by Paul McCartney & Wings debuts at #73 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 26 1980)
Video: 'Iran Hostage Crisis' (Operation Eagle Claw at 2:49)
(Friday, April 25, 1980, 2:00 a.m. Iran Daylight Time) — Operation Eagle Claw, an attempt to rescue 52 embassy staff held captive at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, Iran, was aborted early this morning after mechanical problems grounded rescue helicopters and eight U.S. servicemen were killed when a helicopter crashed into a transport aircraft. Continue reading 8 crewmen die as U.S. attempt to rescue American hostages in Iran fails 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 25 1980)
(Saturday, April 19, 1980) — “Call Me” by Blondie peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six consecutive weeks (Apr. 19/26, May 3/10/17/24, 1980). Continue reading ‘Call Me’ by Blondie peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 19 1980)
(Saturday, April 19, 1980) — “With You I’m Born Again” by Billy Preston and Syreeta Wright peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘With You I’m Born Again’ by Billy Preston and Syreeta Wright peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 19 1980)
