Daily Archives: May 20, 2016

First hydrogen bomb to be dropped from a plane exploded 60 years ago this hour (May 21 1956)

1950s, Cold War


Video: 'Bikini Atoll Nuclear Testing 1956 - the "H-Bomb" Test'

(Monday, May 21, 1956, 5:50:38.7 a.m. MHT/Sunday, May 20, 1956, 1:50:38.7 p.m. EDT; during the Cold War) — The United States today exploded the first airborne hydrogen bomb over Bikini Atoll in the Pacific.

Saturday Evening Post publishes first Norman Rockwell cover 100 years ago today (May 20 1916)

1910s

(Wednesday, May 20, 1916) — The Saturday Evening Post published its first Norman Rockwell cover today. The illustration showed a scowling boy dressed in his Sunday best, dutifully pushing a baby carriage past a couple of young baseball players, one of whom mockingly doffs his cap.

The Beatles film outdoor promo clips for new single 50 years ago today (May 20 1966)

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


Video: 'Paperback Writer - 1s Preview'

(Friday, May 20, 1966, morning/afternoon BST) — The English rock band The Beatles gathered today at Chiswick House in London to film outdoor promotional videos for their new single “Paperback Writer”/“Rain.” Continue reading The Beatles film outdoor promo clips for new single 50 years ago today (May 20 1966) →