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On tonight’s episode of Saturday Night Live, President Gerald Ford appears in a filmed segment during the cold open in which he says the line “Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!” Also, after Chevy Chase says “I’m Chevy Chase, and you’re not,” he replies “Well, I’m Gerald Ford, and you’re not.”

On tonight’s episode of Saturday Night Live, President Gerald Ford appears in a filmed segment during the cold open in which he says the line “Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!” Also, after Chevy Chase says “I’m Chevy Chase, and you’re not,” he replies “Well, I’m Gerald Ford, and you’re not.”

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During an MLB game at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, two protestors burn an American flag in the outfield. Chicago Cubs player Rick Monday gets furious and snatches the flag from them. In a press statement, Monday says “if you’re going to burn the flag, don’t do it around me. I’ve been to too many veterans hospitals and seen too many broken bodies of the men who tried to protect it.”

During an MLB game at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, two protestors burn an American flag in the outfield. Chicago Cubs player Rick Monday gets furious and snatches the flag from them. In a press statement, Monday says “if you’re going to burn the flag, don’t do it around me. I’ve been to too many veterans hospitals and seen too many broken bodies of the men who tried to protect it.”

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The last British soldiers withdraw from Singapore.

The last British soldiers withdraw from Singapore.

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Margaret Hamilton, who played the Wicked Witch of the West in 1939’s Wizard of Oz, appears on an episode of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood and explains to children how she transformed into the witch, and how they shouldn’t be scared of the character.

Margaret Hamilton, who played the Wicked Witch of the West in 1939’s Wizard of Oz, appears on an episode of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood and explains to children how she transformed into the witch, and how they shouldn’t be scared of the character.

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Singer Eduard Khil sings a folk song on Soviet state television: “I Am Glad, As I Am Finally Returning Home Again.” There are no lyrics, but rather a “Tro-lo-loling” that’s quite pleasing to the ears.

Singer Eduard Khil sings a folk song on Soviet state television: “I Am Glad, As I Am Finally Returning Home Again.” There are no lyrics, but rather a “Tro-lo-loling” that’s quite pleasing to the ears.

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A new Schoolhouse Rock episode, “I’m Just a Bill,” premieres on ABC. The episode features an anthropomorphic bill swooning on Capitol Hill, and is meant to teach children about the legislative process.

A new Schoolhouse Rock episode, “I’m Just a Bill,” premieres on ABC. The episode features an anthropomorphic bill swooning on Capitol Hill, and is meant to teach children about the legislative process.

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Five days after dying in Madrid, SS commando and Mossad agent Otto Skorzeny’s cremated ashes are brought to Vienna for a funeral attended by hundreds of people, including former SS comrades and Israeli colleagues. For several minutes, his war comrades throw up Nazi salutes and cheer. It’s certainly a historic anachronism the likes of which will never be seen again.

Five days after dying in Madrid, SS commando and Mossad agent Otto Skorzeny’s cremated ashes are brought to Vienna for a funeral attended by hundreds of people, including former SS comrades and Israeli colleagues. For several minutes, his war comrades throw up Nazi salutes and cheer. It’s certainly a historic anachronism the likes of which will never be seen again.

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Air France launches once-weekly Concorde service between Paris and Caracas, Venezuela. Hundreds of Venezuelans turn out to watch the inaugural sunset landing.

Air France launches once-weekly Concorde service between Paris and Caracas, Venezuela. Hundreds of Venezuelans turn out to watch the inaugural sunset landing.

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On an episode of Sesame Street, Margaret Hamilton, who played the Wicked Witch of the West in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, reprises her role. Promptly, calls flood PBS complaining about the frightening nature of her performance, and the traumatization of American children, and PBS agrees never to air the episode again.

On an episode of Sesame Street, Margaret Hamilton, who played the Wicked Witch of the West in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, reprises her role. Promptly, calls flood PBS complaining about the frightening nature of her performance, and the traumatization of American children, and PBS agrees never to air the episode again.

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George Lucas is reportedly testing new “laser sword” props for his upcoming film “The Star Wars.”

George Lucas is reportedly testing new “laser sword” props for his upcoming film “The Star Wars.”

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The Academy sends a TV crew to Pickfair Manor to speak with soon-to-be 84-year-old retired Hollywood actress Mary Pickford, offering the public a rare view into the reclusive Manor. On the eve of the Academy Awards, Pickford is awarded an honorary Oscar. Here is her reaction:

The Academy sends a TV crew to Pickfair Manor to speak with soon-to-be 84-year-old retired Hollywood actress Mary Pickford, offering the public a rare view into the reclusive Manor. On the eve of the Academy Awards, Pickford is awarded an honorary Oscar. Here is her reaction:

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On Armed Forces radio in Saigon, an announcer says calmly: “the temperature in Saigon is 105 degrees and rising,” and then puts on a record of “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas.” This is the signal for American defense personnel outside the Embassy to get there immediately for evacuation.

On Armed Forces radio in Saigon, an announcer says calmly: “the temperature in Saigon is 105 degrees and rising,” and then puts on a record of “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas.” This is the signal for American defense personnel outside the Embassy to get there immediately for evacuation.

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Before a crowd of 100,000 people at England’s Wembley Stadium, Manchester City beats Newcastle United 2-1 to capture the Football League Cup.

Before a crowd of 100,000 people at England’s Wembley Stadium, Manchester City beats Newcastle United 2-1 to capture the Football League Cup.

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French President Valéry Giscard d’Estaing arrives for a state visit to the United States, landing in a Concorde at Andrews Air Force Base, marking the first time that a Concorde has ever come to the Washington, DC area.

French President Valéry Giscard d’Estaing arrives for a state visit to the United States, landing in a Concorde at Andrews Air Force Base, marking the first time that a Concorde has ever come to the Washington, DC area.

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“Sufferin’ Till Suffrage,” a new Schoolhouse Rock special, premieres on ABC.

“Sufferin’ Till Suffrage,” a new Schoolhouse Rock special, premieres on ABC.

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The Concorde supersonic airliner begins commercial operations in the United States as a British Airways flight from London lands at Dulles International Airport, followed by an Air France flight from Paris three minutes later. The cost of a one-way nonstop Concorde flight from Paris to Washington is $827.

The Concorde supersonic airliner begins commercial operations in the United States as a British Airways flight from London lands at Dulles International Airport, followed by an Air France flight from Paris three minutes later. The cost of a one-way nonstop Concorde flight from Paris to Washington is $827.

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It’s noon on 30 April in Saigon. The North Vietnamese Army has almost completely taken the city. A lone PAVN tank crashes through the gates of the Presidential Palace and its crew raises the flag of the Viet Cong over the building. The Vietnam War is over.

It’s noon on 30 April in Saigon. The North Vietnamese Army has almost completely taken the city. A lone PAVN tank crashes through the gates of the Presidential Palace and its crew raises the flag of the Viet Cong over the building. The Vietnam War is over.

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Nadia Comaneci, a 14-year-old gymnast from Romania, achieves the first-ever perfect 10 rating as she finishes first in the qualifying round of the American Cup international competition at Madison Square in New York City.

Nadia Comaneci, a 14-year-old gymnast from Romania, achieves the first-ever perfect 10 rating as she finishes first in the qualifying round of the American Cup international competition at Madison Square in New York City.

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It’s a surreal environment: as the slow crooner Christmas music plays, staff scurry around burning documents and helicopters land as tens of thousands of refugees plea for entry.

It’s a surreal environment: as the slow crooner Christmas music plays, staff scurry around burning documents and helicopters land as tens of thousands of refugees plea for entry.

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President of South Vietnam Duong Văn Minh has reportedly personally surrendered to a North Vietnamese officer, Colonel Bui Van Tung. According to Tung, Minh tried to reopen negotiations on the spot, to which Tung replied “your power has crumbled. You cannot give up what you do not have.”

President of South Vietnam Duong Văn Minh has reportedly personally surrendered to a North Vietnamese officer, Colonel Bui Van Tung. According to Tung, Minh tried to reopen negotiations on the spot, to which Tung replied “your power has crumbled. You cannot give up what you do not have.”

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Margaret Hamilton, who played the Wicked Witch of the West in 1939’s Wizard of Oz, appears on an episode of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood and explains to children how she transformed into the witch, and how they shouldn’t be scared of the character.

Margaret Hamilton, who played the Wicked Witch of the West in 1939’s Wizard of Oz, appears on an episode of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood and explains to children how she transformed into the witch, and how they shouldn’t be scared of the character.

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“The Preamble,” a Schoolhouse Rock special about the U.S. Constitution, is released.

“The Preamble,” a Schoolhouse Rock special about the U.S. Constitution, is released.

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The Soviet Union holds massive parades in observance of the 58th anniversary of its 7 November 1917 revolution.

The Soviet Union holds massive parades in observance of the 58th anniversary of its 7 November 1917 revolution.

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