Video: 'NBC News - Muhammad Ali on not going to war'
(Tuesday, June 20, 1967; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — Muhammad Ali, the deposed heavyweight boxing champion, was convicted by a jury tonight in Houston of violating the U.S. Selective Service laws by refusing to be drafted and was sentenced to five years in prison. Continue reading Ali convicted for refusing draft, gets five years in prison 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 20 1967)
(Saturday, June 20, 1987) — “Head to Toe” by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Head to Toe’ by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 20 1987)
(Saturday, June 20, 1987) — “Diamonds” by Herb Alpert featuring Janet Jackson and Lisa Keith peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Diamonds’ by Herb Alpert peaks at #5 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 20 1987)
