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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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The last British soldiers withdraw from Singapore.

The last British soldiers withdraw from Singapore.

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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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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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While visiting Papua New Guinea, Belgian anthropologist Jean-Pierre Dutilleux shows Toulambi natives a mirror for the first time. Their panicked reactions are caught on video:

While visiting Papua New Guinea, Belgian anthropologist Jean-Pierre Dutilleux shows Toulambi natives a mirror for the first time. Their panicked reactions are caught on video:

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Swedish pop group ABBA debut a new song in tribute to the royal wedding of Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf and Silvia Sommerlath, to occur tomorrow. The song is called “Dancing Queen,” and it is broadcast nationally on Swedish television.

Swedish pop group ABBA debut a new song in tribute to the royal wedding of Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf and Silvia Sommerlath, to occur tomorrow. The song is called “Dancing Queen,” and it is broadcast nationally on Swedish television.

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At the Montreal Olympics, 14-year-old Romanian gymnast Nadia Comăneci makes history as she achieves the first perfect 10 in Olympics history.

At the Montreal Olympics, 14-year-old Romanian gymnast Nadia Comăneci makes history as she achieves the first perfect 10 in Olympics history.

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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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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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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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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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The United States celebrates its Bicentennial, in recognition of the 200th anniversary of the nation’s independence from the United Kingdom. In New York City, “tall ships” of the navies of the world sail down the Hudson River as British guided missile destroyer HMS London salutes them all. A massive parade in Washington, DC is led by Johnny Cash. A Bicentennial Wagon train that has travelled nationwide ends up at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.

The United States celebrates its Bicentennial, in recognition of the 200th anniversary of the nation’s independence from the United Kingdom. In New York City, “tall ships” of the navies of the world sail down the Hudson River as British guided missile destroyer HMS London salutes them all. A massive parade in Washington, DC is led by Johnny Cash. A Bicentennial Wagon train that has travelled nationwide ends up at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.

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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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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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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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At the Democratic National Convention in New York City, Jimmy Carter is chosen as the 1976 Democratic candidate for President. Walter Mondale will be his running mate.

At the Democratic National Convention in New York City, Jimmy Carter is chosen as the 1976 Democratic candidate for President. Walter Mondale will be his running mate.

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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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During an appearance on ‘Meet the Press’, 1976 Presidential candidate Jimmy Carter says on abortion: “I will do everything I can as president to minimize the need for abortions. I think abortions are wrong.”

During an appearance on ‘Meet the Press’, 1976 Presidential candidate Jimmy Carter says on abortion: “I will do everything I can as president to minimize the need for abortions. I think abortions are wrong.”

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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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“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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At the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, Nina Simone sings and records a rendition of Janis Ian’s ‘Stars’ that is so moving as to leave the entire room silent and, often, in tears, due to the emotional intensity of her voice.

At the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, Nina Simone sings and records a rendition of Janis Ian’s ‘Stars’ that is so moving as to leave the entire room silent and, often, in tears, due to the emotional intensity of her voice.

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French President Valéry Giscard d’Estaing lands in London for a state visit with Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace.

French President Valéry Giscard d’Estaing lands in London for a state visit with Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace.

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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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