(Saturday, July 2, 1977) — “Gonna Fly Now” by Bill Conti peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Category Archives: Movies 1970s
‘New York, New York’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1977)
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(Tuesday, June 21, 1977, 8:00 p.m. EDT) — New York, New York, an American musical drama film about a jazz musician and a singer who fight and love their way through the show biz world of the late forties, premiered tonight at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in Upper West Side, Manhattan, New York City. Continue reading ‘New York, New York’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1977)
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‘Star Wars’ opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 25 1977)
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(Wednesday, May 25, 1977, 10:45 a.m. EDT) — Star Wars, an American epic space opera film about Luke Skywalker who joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire’s world-destroying battle-station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the evil Darth Vader, opened this morning at Loews Astor Plaza in Times Square (and across the U.S. today). Continue reading ‘Star Wars’ opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 25 1977)
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‘I Wanna Get Next to You’ by Rose Royce peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 7 1977)
(Saturday, May 7, 1977) — “I Wanna Get Next to You” by Rose Royce peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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‘Magical Mystery Tour’ by Ambrosia peaks at #39 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 2 1977)
(Saturday, April 2, 1977) — “Magical Mystery Tour” by Ambrosia (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #39 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ by Ambrosia peaks at #39 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 2 1977)
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Woody Allen’s ‘Annie Hall’ premieres in Los Angeles 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1977)
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(Sunday, March 27, 1977) — Annie Hall, an American romantic comedy film about a comedian and an aspiring singer who try to overcome their neuroses and find happiness, premiered tonight as the closing night film at the Los Angeles International Film Exposition (Filmex). Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘Annie Hall’ premieres in Los Angeles 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1977)
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‘Evergreen (Love Theme from A Star Is Born)’ by Barbra Streisand peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 5 1977)
(Saturday, March 5, 1977) — “Evergreen (Love Theme from A Star Is Born)” by Barbra Streisand peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Mar. 5/12/19, 1977).
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‘Kong’ by Dickie Goodman peaks at #48 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 5 1977)
(Saturday, March 5, 1977) — “Kong” by Dickie Goodman peaked at #48 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘Slap Shot’ opens in U.S. theaters 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1977)
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(Friday, February 25, 1977, 10:00 a.m. EST) — Slap Shot, an American sports comedy film about a failing hockey team that bounces back when they switch to a more violent approach, opened today in U.S. theaters including the National theater in Midtown Manhattan. Continue reading ‘Slap Shot’ opens in U.S. theaters 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1977)
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‘Car Wash’ by Rose Royce peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 29 1977)
(Saturday, January 29, 1977) — “Car Wash” by Rose Royce peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Car Wash’ by Rose Royce peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 29 1977)
