Monthly Archives: January 2015

Johnson outlines ‘Great Society’ plan in State of the Union address 50 years ago this hour (Jan 4 1965)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'President Johnson's 1965 State of the Union Address, 1/4/1965.'

(Monday, January 4, 1965, 9:00 p.m. EST) — In his second State of the Union address, President Lyndon Johnson tonight outlined a sweeping program for improved education and for moving the nation “toward the Great Society.” Continue reading Johnson outlines ‘Great Society’ plan in State of the Union address 50 years ago this hour (Jan 4 1965) →

‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds by Elton John peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 4 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s

(Saturday, January 4, 1975) — “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” by Elton John (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles and featuring backing vocals and guitar by Lennon) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Jan. 4/11, 1975). It was John’s third of nine number one hits on the chart (1973-1997).

Roosevelt outlines plan to create 3.5 million jobs in State of the Union address 80 years ago this hour (Jan 4 1935)

1930s, U.S. Presidents

(Friday, January 4, 1935, 12:30 p.m. EST, during the Great Depression) — In his annual State of the Union address, U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt told the Congress today that the “federal government must and shall quit this business of relief” by providing 3,500,000 jobs on public works projects for the nation’s idle “employables.”

‘The Beatles’ Story’ documentary album peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 2 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles - "The Beatles' Story" (U.S. Stereo LP - Capitol) [Full Album]'

(Saturday, January 2, 1965) — The Beatles’ Story, a documentary double album featuring interviews, press conferences, and song snippets with voice-overs documenting the band’s history, peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard 200 album chart. It was the group’s sixth of 30 appearances in the top ten of the chart (1964-2006). Continue reading ‘The Beatles’ Story’ documentary album peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 2 1965) →

‘Beatles ’65’ album by The Beatles debuts at #98 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 2 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles Beatles 65'

(Saturday, January 2, 1965) — Beatles ’65, by The Beatles debuted at #98 on Billboard‘s 200 album chart. It was the group’s 11th appearance on the chart since Feb. 1, 1964. Continue reading ‘Beatles ’65’ album by The Beatles debuts at #98 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 2 1965) →

Watergate jury convicts Mitchell, Haldeman, Ehrlichman and Mardian 40 years ago this hour (Jan 1 1975)

1970s, U.S. Presidents, Watergate

(Wednesday, January 1, 1975, 4:25 p.m. EST; during the Watergate scandal) — Four men who under U.S. President Richard Nixon were among the most powerful officials in the nation—John N. Mitchell, H.R. Haldeman, John D. Ehrlichman and Robert C. Mardian—were convicted today by a jury in Washington on all counts in the Watergate cover-up trial.

A fifth defendant, Kenneth Parkinson, was acquitted, and Mardian’s conviction for conspiracy was later overturned on appeal.