Operation Menu: Covert bombing of Cambodia by U.S. planes begins 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1969)

1960s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents, Vietnam War


Video: 'Vietnam: A Television History - Cambodia and Laos [8/11]' (Operation Menu at 16:38)

(Tuesday, March 18, 1969, evening local time; during the Vietnam War, part of the Cambodian Civil War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — Operation Menu, a covert U.S. bombing campaign conducted in eastern Cambodia on sanctuaries and Base Areas of the North Vietnamese Army and forces of the Viet Cong, began tonight with a raid by 60 B-52 Stratofortress bombers, based at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Continue reading Operation Menu: Covert bombing of Cambodia by U.S. planes begins 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1969) →

‘Heaven Knows’ by Donna Summer peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 17, 1979) — “Heaven Knows” by Donna Summer, with guest vocals from Brooklyn Dreams, peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Heaven Knows’ by Donna Summer peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1979) →

‘Shake Your Groove Thing’ by Peaches & Herb peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 17, 1979) — “Shake Your Groove Thing” by Peaches & Herb peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Shake Your Groove Thing’ by Peaches & Herb peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1979) →

‘Every Time I Think of You’ by The Babys peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 17, 1979) — “Every Time I Think of You” by The Babys peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Every Time I Think of You’ by The Babys peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1979) →

Newlyweds Paul and Linda McCartney arrive in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1969)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney marries Linda Eastman, 1969' (Mar. 17, 1969, at 2:01-2:55)

(Monday, March 17, 1969) — Five days after they were married in London, Paul McCartney of The Beatles and his wife Linda Eastman arrived at New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport today to begin a two-week honeymoon that included time spent with Eastman’s family. Continue reading Newlyweds Paul and Linda McCartney arrive in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1969) →

Janis Joplin performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 16 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'Janis Joplin performs "Raise Your Hand" Live on Ed Sullivan 1969 HD'

(Sunday, March 16, 1969, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Janis Joplin performed “Raise Your Hand” and “Maybe” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading Janis Joplin performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 16 1969) →

Paul McCartney inducted to Rock And Roll Of Fame as solo artist 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1999)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, The Beatles 1990s


Video: ‘Paul McCartney accepts award Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions 1999’

(Monday, March 15, 1999, evening EST) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney was inducted as a solo artist tonight at the 14th annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York City. Continue reading Paul McCartney inducted to Rock And Roll Of Fame as solo artist 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1999) →

‘Dizzy’ by Tommy Roe peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, March 15, 1969) — “Dizzy” by Tommy Roe peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Mar. 15/22/29, Apr. 5, 1969). Continue reading ‘Dizzy’ by Tommy Roe peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1969) →

‘Tear Drop City’ by The Monkees peaks at #56 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Monkees

(Saturday, March 15, 1969) — “Tear Drop City” by The Monkees peaked at #56 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Tear Drop City’ by The Monkees peaks at #56 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1969) →

‘Maybe Tomorrow’ by The Iveys peaks at #67 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1969)

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

(Saturday, March 15, 1969) — “Maybe Tomorrow” by The Iveys, released on The Beatles’ label Apple Records, peaked at #67 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Maybe Tomorrow’ by The Iveys peaks at #67 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1969) →