Video: 'George P. Metesky confesses after being arrested in the United States. HD Stock Footage'
(Monday, January 21, 1957, shortly before midnight EST) — 53-year-old George Metesky, suspected of being the “Mad Bomber” who injured 15 people over a 16-year period, was arrested tonight in Waterbury, Connecticut. Continue reading New York City ‘Mad Bomber’ arrested in Waterbury, Connecticut 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 21 1957)
Video: 'The Monkees - Live in Phoenix, AZ. 1/21/1967' (7 videos)
(Saturday, January 21, 1967) — The Monkees’ performance tonight at the Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona, was filmed in documentary style and recorded (vocals were not properly captured and were later overdubbed) for “The Monkees on Tour,” the final episode of the band’s premiere season on NBC-TV. Continue reading The Monkees’ performance filmed documentary style for TV episode 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 21 1967)
(Saturday, January 21, 1967) — “Words of Love” by The Mamas & the Papas peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, January 21, 1967) — “Standing in the Shadows of Love” by the Four Tops peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Standing in the Shadows of Love’ by Four Tops peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 21 1967)
Video: 'Jan. 21, 1957: Inaugural Ceremonies for Dwight D. Eisenhower'
(Monday, January 21, 1957, 12:22 p.m. EST) — President Dwight D. Eisenhower, 66, was publicly inaugurated today for a second term of office on the East Portico of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., with Chief Justice Earl Warren administering oath of office. Continue reading President Eisenhower, VP Nixon publicly sworn in for second terms 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 21 1957)
(Saturday, January 21, 1967) — “Colour My World” by Petula Clark peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, January 21, 1967) — “Gallant Men” by Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen peaked at #29 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Video: 'Jan. 21, 1977: Carter Pardons Draft Evaders'
(Friday, January 21, 1977, at about 9:30 a.m. EST) — On his first full day in office, U.S. President Jimmy Carter pardoned almost all draft evaders of the Vietnam war era today, but he left unsettled the status of those who deserted the armed forces in the long Asian conflict. Continue reading President Carter pardons Vietnam War draft evaders 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 21 1977)
