Monthly Archives: May 2014

Funeral for former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis held 20 years ago this hour (May 23 1994)


Video: 'Jackie Kennedy Onassis' (11 videos, coverage begins at 10:00 a.m. EDT)

(Monday, May 23, 1994, 2:30 p.m. EDT) — Eulogized by President Clinton as a “remarkable woman whose life will forever glow in the lives of her fellow Americans,” Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was buried this afternoon on an Arlington hillside next to her martyred first husband, John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States. Continue reading Funeral for former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis held 20 years ago this hour (May 23 1994)

Bank robbers Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker shot to death in police ambush 80 years ago this hour (May 23 1934)


Video: 'Real Bonnie and Clyde - Crime History Documentary' (May 23, 1934, at 38:58)

(Wednesday, May 23, 1934, approximately 9:15 a.m.) — Wanted outlaws Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker were shot to death by Texas and Louisiana state police officers today as they attempted to escape apprehension in a stolen 1934 Ford Deluxe near Bienville Parish, Louisiana.

President Johnson outlines goals of his ‘Great Society’ 50 years ago today (May 22 1964)


Video: 'President Lyndon B. Johnson's "Great Society" Speech'

(Friday, May 22, 1964) — U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, speaking today at the University of Michigan, outlined the goals of his “Great Society,” saying that it “rests on abundance and liberty for all” and “demands an end to poverty and racial injustice.” Continue reading President Johnson outlines goals of his ‘Great Society’ 50 years ago today (May 22 1964)

Bobby Franks, 14, murdered in ‘thrill killing’ 90 years ago today (May 21 1924)


Video: 'Leopold and Loeb trial'

(Wednesday, May 21, 1924) — In a case that drew much notoriety, 14-year-old Bobby Franks was murdered today in a “thrill killing” carried out by University of Chicago students Nathan Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb (Bobby’s cousin). Continue reading Bobby Franks, 14, murdered in ‘thrill killing’ 90 years ago today (May 21 1924)

‘Raincoats and Recipes’ episode airs on ‘Gilmore Girls’ 10 years ago this hour (May 18 2004)


Video: 'Gilmore Girls Season 4 Episode 22'

(Tuesday, May 18, 2003, 8:00 p.m. EDT) — Momentous changes are in the air as the Dragonfly Inn approaches opening day on tonight’s episode of the WB comedy-drama television series Gilmore Girls.

In 2009, the episode was ranked #75 on TV Guide‘s 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time.

The Beach Boys complete two tracks for ‘All Summer Long’ album 50 years ago today (May 18 1964)


Video: 'Beach Boys.....Do You Remember'

(Monday, May 18, 1964) — The Beach Boys completed two more tracks today for their album All Summer Long at Western Recorders studio in Hollywood: “Do You Remember?” and “We’ll Run Away.” Continue reading The Beach Boys complete two tracks for ‘All Summer Long’ album 50 years ago today (May 18 1964)