Daily Archives: January 19, 2018

Carter: Energy, economy and Panama are 1978’s priorities 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 19 1978)


Video: 'President Jimmy Carter - 1978 State of the Union'

(Thursday, January 19, 1978, at approximately 9:00-9:46 p.m. EST) — In his first State of the Union message, U.S. President Jimmy Carter tonight listed his administration’s priorities for 1978 as a strong energy bill, a coordinated economic program and Senate approval of the Panama Canal treaties. Continue reading Carter: Energy, economy and Panama are 1978’s priorities 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 19 1978)

Rockabilly pioneer Carl Perkins dies 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 19 1998)


Video: 'Carl Perkins Death - Network News Reports - 1998'

(Monday, January 19, 1998, 10:30 a.m. CST)Carl Perkins, the pioneering rockabilly singer, songwriter and guitarist who wrote “Blue Suede Shoes,” died this morning at Jackson-Madison County Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee, from throat cancer. Continue reading Rockabilly pioneer Carl Perkins dies 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 19 1998)