Video: Hoover's funeral, May 4, 1972 (at 1:05/43:41)
(Thursday, May 4, 1972) — FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover was buried in Washington today, extolled by U.S. President Richard Nixon as a giant who stood head and shoulders above his countrymen.
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Kentucky Derby televised nationally for first time 60 years ago today (1952)
(Saturday, May 3, 1952) — The Kentucky Derby was televised nationally for the first time today airing from then-CBS affiliate WHAS. The winner was Hill Gail.
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Johnston’s troops evacuate Yorktown 150 years ago today (1862)
Video: May 3, 1862 (at 58:52)
(Saturday, May 3, 1862, during the Siege of Yorktown, part of the American Civil War) — Yorktown, Virginia, was evacuated today by Gen. Joseph Johnston’s troops, overwhelmed by the enormous force of the Army of the Potomac without a major battle.
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LA begins to clean up after three days of riots 20 years ago today (1992)
Video: 1992 Los Angeles Riots (KNBC-TV, May 2, 1992, 11 p.m. PDT, part 1)
(Saturday, May 2, 1992) — With armed soldiers standing guard, residents of burned and looted neighborhoods in Los Angeles swept up today after three days of rioting that deeply scarred the city and shook the nation. Continue reading LA begins to clean up after three days of riots 20 years ago today (1992)
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The Weather Channel debuts 30 years ago today (1982)
Video: Pre-launch ceremony from Las Vegas and Atlanta (30 minutes) followed by first 30 minutes of the Weather Channel's broadcast
(Sunday, May 2, 1982) — The Weather Channel (TWC), a U.S. cable and satellite television network that broadcasts weather forecasts and weather-related news, debuted today.
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91 workers killed as fire sweeps big silver mine 40 years ago today (1972)
(Tuesday, May 2, 1972) — A fire today at the Sunshine silver mine in Kellogg, Idaho, claimed the lives of 91 workers who succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Era of commercial jet passenger service begins 60 years ago today (1952)
(Friday, May 2, 1952) — The era of commercial jet passenger service began today as a BOAC de Havilland Comet carrying 36 passengers took off on a multi-stop flight from London to Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Jack Benny’s first radio show debuts 80 years ago today (1932)
(Monday, May 2, 1932) — Jack Benny’s first radio show, sponsored by Canada Dry, made its debut today on the NBC Blue Network and continuing there for six months until October 26, moving the show to CBS on October 30, 1932.
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Paul McCartney performs at The Palace of Auburn Hills 10 years ago tonight (2002)
Video: 'Hello Goodbye'
(Wednesday, May 1, 2002) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney performed tonight at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan, the 13th stop of his 19-city Driving USA Tour.
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Reagan opens 1982 World’s Fair in Knoxville 30 years ago today (1982)
Video: '1982 World's Fair - Overview'
(Saturday May 1, 1982) — The 1982 World’s Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee, was opened today by President Ronald Reagan with the theme: “Energy Turns the World.”
