Video: 'John Lennon home video footage in FULL. NYC Cold springs harbour 1980.' (Apr. 9, 1980, at 7:06-7:56)

(Wednesday, April 9, 1980, afternoon EST) — Former Beatle John Lennon, using his newly acquired video camera to record his day-to-day activities, posed with his son Sean, 4, today at Cannon Hill, his family’s secluded, sprawling mansion overlooking Cold Spring Harbor on New York’s Long Island. Continue reading John Lennon videotaped with son Sean at New York vacation home 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1980) →

Video: 'Paul McCartney Coming Up HQ' (shot Mar. 26-27, 1980)

(Thursday, March 27, 1980) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney completed a two-day shoot for a promotional video for his solo single “Coming Up” today at the Ewart Television Studios in London working with the director Keith McMillan. Continue reading Paul McCartney completes shoot for ‘Coming Up’ promo video 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1980) →

Video: 'George Martin "This Is Your Life" Part 1 of 3'

(Wednesday, January 30, 1980, 7:00-7:28 p.m. GMT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney, in his first public appearance since he was deported after serving ten days in a Tokyo jail for entering Japan with 8 ounces of marijuana, appeared on tonight’s edition of the Thames Television program This Is Your Life, which honored his good friend, The Beatles’ producer George Martin. Continue reading Paul McCartney appears on ‘This Is Your Life’ 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 30 1980) →

Video: 'Popjournaal - Paul McCartney Arrest in Japan - 1980'

(Saturday, January 26, 1980) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney, deported from Japan for alleged possession of marijuana, arrived in Amsterdam today en route home to Britain. Continue reading Paul McCartney arrives in Amsterdam following Tokyo ordeal 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 26 1980) →

Video: 'Paul McCartney Released from Prison in Japan to Screaming Fans - CBS Evening News - January 25, 1980'

(Friday, January 25, 1980, 4:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time) — Paul McCartney was released from the Metropolitan Tokyo Detention Center this afternoon and deported after the prosecutor’s office decided the former Beatle had “been punished enough” for allegedly trying to smuggle marijuana into Japan 10 days ago. Continue reading Paul McCartney released from Japanese jail 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 25 1980) →

Video: '1980 Paul McCartney Busted in Japan'

(Thursday, January 17, 1980) — Narcotics agents questioned Paul McCartney today about the half-pound of marijuana he allegedly brought into the country, then officers led him past a crowd of shouting Japanese fans to his second night in jail. Continue reading Paul McCartney questioned in Japan on marijuana charges 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1980) →

Video: 'Paul McCartney Arrested in Tokyo on Marijuana Possession - CBS Evening News - January 16, 1980'

(Wednesday, January 16, 1980, 3:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney was taken into custody for alleged possession of about a half-pound of marijuana after arriving at Tokyo International Airport today, Japanese customs officials said. Continue reading Paul McCartney arrested in Japan on marijuana charge 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 16 1980) →

Video: 'Paul McCartney Live At The CA Los Angeles Forum, Los Angeles, USA (Monday 27th November 1989)'

(Monday, November 27, 1989; during the The Paul McCartney World Tour) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney performed tonight at Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California, during his four-continent, 103-show world tour to promote his recent album, Flowers in the Dirt. Continue reading Paul McCartney performs at Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1989) →

(Saturday, September 16, 1989) — “This One” by Paul McCartney peaked at #94 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘This One’ by Paul McCartney peaks at #94 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1989) →

(Saturday, July 1, 1989) — “I Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Won’t Back Down’ by Tom Petty peaks at #12 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 1 1989) →