This Week in History: March 5-9, 1970:
The No. 1 song is “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon & Garfunkel.
The No. 1 movie is “Airport” starring Dean Martin and Burt Lancaster.
Actress Andrea Parker and actor William Hopper died.
Quote: “I told my coach, Jimi Hendrix just died, and I’m quitting the team to become a guitar player,” said Joe Satriani.
~ Information Compiled by Mike Hack
More This Week in History: January 15-19, 1973; January 22-26, 1964; February 26-March 2, 1981
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