Video: 'Jim Morrison Convicted in Florida Great Quality Rare Footage 1970'
(Sunday, September 20, 1970, approximately noon EDT) — A six-man jury in Miami found Jim Morrison, lead singer of the rock musical group The Doors, guilty today on two misdemeanor charges for his behavior at a concert at the Dinner Key auditorium in Miami on Mar. 1, 1969. Continue reading Jim Morrison found guilty of indecent exposure by Miami jury 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1970)
Video: 'Mary Tyler Moore S1 - Love is All Around'
(Saturday, September 19, 1970, 9:30 p.m. EDT) — The Mary Tyler Moore Show, an American sitcom television series starring Moore as Mary Richards, an unmarried, independent woman focused on her career as associate producer at the fictional WJM-TV news program in Minneapolis, debuted tonight on CBS. Continue reading ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ sitcom TV series premieres on CBS 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 19 1970)
(Saturday, September 19, 1970) — “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Diana Ross peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Sept. 19/26, Oct. 3, 1970). Continue reading ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’ by Diana Ross peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 19 1970)
(Saturday, September 19, 1970) — “Julie, Do Ya Love Me” by Bobby Sherman peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Julie, Do Ya Love Me’ by Bobby Sherman peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 19 1970)
Video: 'Jimi Hendrix death 1970 ABC News Announcement Rockspots'
(Friday, September 18, 1970, 12:45 p.m. BST) — American rock star James Marshall “Jimi” Hendrix, ranked as the greatest guitarist and the sixth greatest artist of all time by Rolling Stone magazine, was pronounced dead today at St Mary Abbot’s Hospital in London. Continue reading Rock star Jimi Hendrix dies of barbiturate-related asphyxia in London 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1970)
(Saturday, September 12, 1970) — “In the Summertime” by Mungo Jerry peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘In the Summertime’ by Mungo Jerry peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1970)
(Saturday, September 12, 1970) — “25 or 6 to 4” by Chicago peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ’25 or 6 to 4′ by Chicago peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1970)
(Saturday, September 12, 1970) — “Solitary Man” by Neil Diamond peaked at #21 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Solitary Man’ by Neil Diamond peaks at #21 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1970)
Video: 'Jimi Hendrix - Fehmarn 1970'
(Sunday, September 6, 1970, 12:56 p.m. Central European Summer Time) — Rock star Jimi Hendrix performed what turned out to be his final concert today at the Open Air Love & Peace Festival in Fehmarn, West Germany. Continue reading Rock star Jimi Hendrix performs his final concert 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1970)
Video: 'THE DOORS - ABSOLUTELY LIVE (1970) FULL ALBUM' (21 videos)
(Saturday, September 5, 1970) — Absolutely Live, the first live album by the American rock music band The Doors, peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Absolutely Live’ album by The Doors peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1970)
