Video: '3/21/80: Olympic Boycott Dispute'
(Friday, March 21, 1980, 2:30 p.m. EST; during the 1980 Summer Olympics boycott) — President Jimmy Carter informed some 160 U.S. athletes and coaches today that the United States would boycott the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow in response to the December 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Continue reading Carter, in plea to athletes, is firm on Olympic boycott 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1980)
(Saturday, March 21, 1970) — “The Rapper” by The Jaggerz peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Rapper’ by The Jaggerz peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1970)
Video: 'Jerrios' The Beatles' "Hey Jude" album playlist' (10 videos)
(Saturday, March 21, 1970) — Hey Jude, a collection of non-album singles and B-sides by The Beatles, debuted at #3 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘Hey Jude’ compilation album by The Beatles debuts at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1970)
Video: 'The Doors - Morrison Hotel (Full Album)' (11 videos)
(Saturday, March 21, 1970) — Morrison Hotel, the fifth studio album by the American rock band The Doors, featuring the hit singles “You Make Me Real” and “Roadhouse Blues,” peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Morrison Hotel’ studio album by The Doors peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1970)
Video: 'Let It Be (Remastered 2015)'
(Saturday, March 21, 1970) — “Let It Be” by The Beatles debuted at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Let It Be’ by The Beatles debuts at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1970)
(Saturday, March 21, 1970) — “Evil Ways” by Santana peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Evil Ways’ by Santana peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1970)
(Monday, March 21, 1960) — “Baby (You’ve Got What It Takes)” by Dinah Washington and Brook Benton peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Baby (You’ve Got What It Takes)’ by Dinah Washington and Brook Benton peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1960)
Video: '1960: Be A Man- Sell Out (1970 documentary narrated by Peter Jennings)' (Sharpeville massacre at 16:06)
(Monday, March 21, 1960, 1:20 p.m. South Africa Standard Time; during the Sharpeville massacre) — White police at the South African township of Sharpeville in Transvaal (today part of Gauteng) fired their guns into a crowd of unarmed black protesters today, killing 69 people and wounding 180. Continue reading 69 killed in South Africa as police fire on rioters 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1960)
(Saturday, March 20, 2010) — “Break Your Heart” by Taio Cruz featuring Ludacris peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Break Your Heart’ by Taio Cruz featuring Ludacris peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 20 2010)
(Saturday, March 18, 2000) — “Say My Name” by Destiny’s Child peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Mar. 18/25, Apr. 1, 2000). Continue reading ‘Say My Name’ by Destiny’s Child peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 2000)
