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) →

(Saturday, June 24, 1989) — “Veronica” by Elvis Costello, co-written with former Beatle Paul McCartney, peaked at #19 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Veronica’ by Elvis Costello peaks at #19 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1989) →

(Saturday, May 13, 1989) — “Now You’re in Heaven” by Julian Lennon peaked at #93 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart one week. Continue reading ‘Now You’re in Heaven’ by Julian Lennon peaks at #93 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1989) →

(Wednesday, March 22, 1989) — Ex-Beatles George Harrison and Ringo Starr joined Tom Petty today on a sound stage at Pinewood Studios in Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, west of London, to film a promotional video for Petty’s track “I Won’t Back Down.” Continue reading Harrison, Starr film Petty’s ‘I Won’t Back Down’ promo video 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1989) →

(Saturday, February 25, 1989) — “End of the Line” by Traveling Wilburys (featuring ex-Beatle George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty) peaked at #63 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘End of the Line’ by Traveling Wilburys peaks at #63 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1989) →