Video: 'PBS American Experience The Kennedys: The Father 1900 - 1961' (Aug. 21, 1936, at 23:16)
(Friday, August 21, 1936) — In a book entitled I’m For Roosevelt, published today, Joseph P. Kennedy, former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, presented arguments for why businessmen should support the New Deal and President Franklin Roosevelt for re-election. Continue reading Joseph Kennedy endorses FDR polices in new book 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 21 1936)
(Saturday, August 20, 1966) — “Sunny” by Bobby Hebb peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, August 20, 1966) — “I Couldn’t Live Without Your Love” by Petula Clark peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
Video: 'The End of the Civil War (August 20) | This Day in History #20'
(Monday, August 20, 1866; during the Reconstruction Era) — Months after fighting in the American Civil War had ended, President Andrew Johnson today issued Proclamation 157, which declared that “peace, order, tranquility, and civil authority now exist in and throughout the whole of the United States of America.” Continue reading President Andrew Johnson formally declares American Civil War over 150 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1866)
Video: 'The Edmond Post Office Shooting - Detroit 2 News 1986'
(Wednesday, August 20, 1986, shortly after 7:00 a.m. CST) — Mail carrier Patrick Sherrill, in trouble with his supervisors, opened fire in a crowded post office in Edmond, Oklahoma early this morning, killing 14 workers and injuring six others before killing himself with a bullet in the head. Continue reading Mail carrier kills 14 in post office, then himself 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1986)
Video: 'BEATLES ANTHOLOGY 6 xvid' (Aug. 20, 1966, the evening shots between 15:50-16:09)
(Saturday, August 20, 1966, 2:45 a.m. EDT) — The Beatles arrived at Cincinnati Airport this morning, having escaped Memphis intact. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in Cincinnati 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1966)
Video: '1976 Gerald Ford Republican Convention Acceptance Speech'
(Thursday, August 19, 1976, 10:45 p.m. CDT) — President Gerald R. Ford of Michigan accepted the Republican nomination for President tonight at the 1976 Republican National Convention meeting at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri. Continue reading President Ford accepts Republican presidential nomination 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 19 1976)
Video: 'The Beatles Live in Memphis 1966 From Many Footages'
(Thursday, August 19, 1966, 10:10 p.m. CDT) — The Beatles performed the second of two shows tonight at Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis on the eighth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading ‘Cherry Bomb’ incident mars The Beatles’ second performance in Memphis 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 19 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles - Live At Mid-South Coliseum - August 19th, 1966 (Afternoon Performance)'
(Thursday, August 19, 1966, 4:00 p.m. CDT) — The Beatles performed the first of two shows today at Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis on the eighth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform in Memphis 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 19 1966)
(Saturday, August 19, 2006) — “London Bridge” by Fergie peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Aug. 19/26, Sept. 2, 2006).
