Video: 'On This Day: Last Public Execution Held in US'
(Friday, August 14, 1936, 5:44 a.m. local time ) — Rainey Bethea, an African-American who was about 27 years old, became the last man to be publicly executed in the United States today as he was hanged in Owensboro, Kentucky, for raping and murdering Lischia Edwards, a 70-year-old white woman. Continue reading Rainey Bethea hangs in last public execution in U.S. 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 14 1936)
(Saturday, August 13, 1966) — “Summer in the City” by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Aug. 13/20/27, 1966). The song is ranked number 401 on Rolling Stone‘s list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.” Continue reading ‘Summer in the City’ by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 13 1966)
(Saturday, August 13, 1966) — “They’re Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!” by Napoleon XIV peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘They’re Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!’ by Napoleon XIV peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 13 1966)
(Saturday, August 13, 1966) — “Mother’s Little Helper” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, August 13, 1966) — “Somewhere My Love” by Ray Conniff & The Singers peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Video: 'The Ed Sullivan Show - Vol. 2 (Hosted by Burt Reynolds)' (August 6, 1956, at 57:51)
(Sunday, August 12, 1956, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — Comedian Phil Silvers hosted The Ed Sullivan Show tonight on CBS-TV, filling in for Ed Sullivan, 54, who was injured in a head-on collision on Aug. 6, 1956, in Seymour, Connecticut. Continue reading Phil Silvers fills in for injured Ed Sullivan 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1956)
Video: 'Mini Bio: Jackson Pollock'
(Saturday, August 11, 1956, 10:15 p.m. EDT) — Jackson Pollock, an influential American painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement, died tonight in a single-car crash in his Oldsmobile convertible on Long Island, New York, while driving under the influence of alcohol. He was 44 years old.
Video: 'Ben Stiller Gives you Introduction To The Smithsonian'
(Monday, August 10, 1846) — U.S. President James K. Polk signed the legislation today that established the Smithsonian Institution, a group of museums and research centers administered by the government of the United States “for the increase and diffusion of knowledge.” Continue reading President Polk signs measure establishing Smithsonian Institution 170 years ago today (Aug 10 1846)
(Saturday, August 9, 1986) — “Mad About You” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, August 9, 1986) — “Taken In” by Mike + The Mechanics peaked at #32 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks.
