Video: 'The Last Spike: A Trip to Golden Spike National Historic Site'
(Monday, May 10, 1869, 12:47 p.m. local time) — A golden spike was driven today in Promontory, Utah, marking the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in the United States. Continue reading Golden spike completes First Transcontinental Railroad at Promontory, Utah 150 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 10 1869)
(Saturday, May 10, 1969) — “Hair” by The Cowsills peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Hair’ by The Cowsills peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 10 1969)
(Saturday, May 10, 1969) — “Hawaii Five-O” by The Ventures peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hawaii Five-O’ by The Ventures peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 10 1969)
Video: 'The Beatles - Get Back (Promo Video, 1969) [2015 Remastered]'
(Saturday, May 10, 1969) — “Get Back” by The Beatles debuted at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Get Back’ by The Beatles with Billy Preston debuts at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 10 1969)
(Saturday, May 10, 1969) — “My Way” by Frank Sinatra peaked at #27 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘My Way’ by Frank Sinatra peaks at #27 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 10 1969)
(Saturday, May 10, 1969) — “Don’t Let Me Down” by The Beatles, released as the B-side of the “Get Back” single, debuted at #40 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Don’t Let Me Down’ by The Beatles with Billy Preston debuts at #40 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 10 1969)
(Saturday, May 10, 1969) — “Someday Man” by The Monkees, the B-side of their single “Listen to the Band,” debuted at #85 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart . Continue reading ‘Someday Man’ by The Monkees debuts at #85 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 10 1969)
Video: 'Battle of Hill 937 aka Hamburger Hill'
(Saturday, May 10, 1969; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — The Battle of Hamburger Hill, a battle of the Vietnam War that was fought by U.S. Army and Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) forces against People’s Army of Vietnam (PAVN) forces during Operation Apache Snow, began today. Continue reading Battle of Hamburger Hill begins in South Vietnam 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 10 1969)
