All four ex-Beatles simultaneously hit the top 40 pop chart in the USA as solo artists for the first time since the 1970 breakup 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Junior's Farm (Top Of The Pops, 21st November, 1974, Remastered)'

(Saturday, December 14, 1974) — For the first time since The Beatles broke up in 1970, each member had a hit record on today’s Billboard ‘s top 40 pop chart: “Junior’s Farm” by Paul McCartney and Wings at #10 (it would peak at #3 on Jan. 11, 1975), “Only You” by Ringo Starr at #18 (it would peak at #6 on Jan. 11, 1975), “Dark Horse” by George Harrison at #32 (it would peak at #15 on Jan. 11, 1975) and “Whatever Gets You Thru The Night” by John Lennon at #40 (it had peaked at #1 on Nov. 16, 1974). Continue reading All four ex-Beatles simultaneously hit the top 40 pop chart in the USA as solo artists for the first time since the 1970 breakup 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1974) →

‘Promised Land’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1974)

1970s, Elvis Presley, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, December 14, 1974) — “Promised Land” by Elvis Presley (written by Chuck Berry and recorded Dec. 15–16, 1973, in Memphis) peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Promised Land’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1974) →

‘Ain’t Too Proud to Beg’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #17 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, December 14, 1974) — “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Ain’t Too Proud to Beg’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #17 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1974) →

U.S. Supreme Court affirms Congress’s power to enforce Civil Rights Act against private business discrimination 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1964)

1960s, African-American Civil Rights


Video: 'Court Upholds Law Prohibiting Discrimination in Hotels'

(Monday, December 14, 1964, during the African-American Civil Rights Movement (1954–68)) — The U.S. Supreme Court, in Heart of Atlanta Motel v. United States, ruled unanimously today that Congress was within its authority to enforce the Civil Rights Act of 1964 against racial discrimination by private businesses; in this case, a motel that refused to cater to blacks. Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court affirms Congress’s power to enforce Civil Rights Act against private business discrimination 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1964) →

George Harrison performs two shows at Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 13 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'George Harrison Leaving The Stage At Capitol Center, Landover, Maryland (Evening) - 13 December 1974'

(Friday, December 13, 1974, two shows scheduled for afternoon and evening EST; during the 23rd stop of 26-city, 45-show George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed two shows today at Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland, on the 23rd stop of his 26-city, 45-show “George Harrison & Friends North American Tour” in support of his new single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his new album, and Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison performs two shows at Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 13 1974) →

U.S. President Gerald Ford hosts ex-Beatle George Harrison at White House 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 13 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'George Harrison Visiting The White House - CBS News (Raw Footage) - 13 December 1974'

(Friday, December 13, 1974, arrived at White House at noon, met with President Ford in Oval office at 1:20-1:35 p.m. EST; during the 23rd stop of 26-city, 45-show George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — George Harrison, former Beatles guitarist and now frontman of his own band, visited the White House this afternoon in Washington, D.C., and met briefly with U.S. President Gerald Ford. Continue reading U.S. President Gerald Ford hosts ex-Beatle George Harrison at White House 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 13 1974) →

‘I’m into Something Good’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #13 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, December 12, 1964) — “I’m into Something Good” by Herman’s Hermits peaked today at #13 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I’m into Something Good’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #13 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1964) →

‘The Beatles’ Story’ documentary album debuts at #97 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s

(Monday, December 12, 1964) — The Beatles’ Story, a documentary double album featuring interviews, press conferences, and song snippets with voice-overs documenting the band’s history, debuted at #97 on today’s Billboard 200 album chart. Continue reading ‘The Beatles’ Story’ documentary album debuts at #97 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1964) →