Monthly Archives: December 2017

LBJ visits Pope Paul VI at Vatican 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1967)

1960s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents, Vietnam War


Video: 'The President: December 1967. MP891.' (Dec. 23, 1967, at 28:58)

(Saturday, December 23, 1967, 8:50 p.m.-10:17 p.m. CET; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — During a 4+ day, 27,000-mile round-the-world journey to promote peace ahead of the Christmas holiday, President Lyndon Johnson met with Pope Paul VI tonight in Vatican City, telling him the United States was ready to stop bombing North Vietnam if the Vietcong and North Vietnamese would offer “some guarantee” of movement toward peace talks. Continue reading LBJ visits Pope Paul VI at Vatican 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1967) →

‘She’s a Rainbow’/’2000 Light Years from Home’ single by The Rolling Stones released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'She’s A Rainbow (Remastered 2017 / Stereo)'

(Saturday, December 23, 1967) — The Rolling Stones released the single “She’s a Rainbow”/“2000 Light Years from Home” today in the U.S., pulled from the band’s new album Their Satanic Majesties Request. Continue reading ‘She’s a Rainbow’/’2000 Light Years from Home’ single by The Rolling Stones released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1967) →

‘I Am the Walrus’ by The Beatles peaks at #56 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1967)

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

(Saturday, December 23, 1967) — “I Am the Walrus” by The Beatles, the B-side to the band’s number 1 hit single “Hello, Goodbye,” peaked at #56 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Am the Walrus’ by The Beatles peaks at #56 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1967) →

‘Magical Mystery Tour’ album by The Beatles debuts at #157 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1967)

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


Video: 'Magical Mystery Tour (Full Album Remastered 2009) - The Beatles'

(Saturday, December 23, 1967) — Magical Mystery Tour, an album by the English rock band The Beatles that included the soundtrack to the band’s Magical Mystery Tour television film, debuted at #157 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ album by The Beatles debuts at #157 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1967) →

LBJ visits American troops in South Vietnam 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1967)

1960s, U.S. Presidents, Vietnam War


Video: 'The President: December 1967. MP891.' (Dec. 23, 1967, at 23:36)

(Saturday, December 23, 1967, 8:43 a.m.-10:25 a.m. local time/1:43-3:25 UTC; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — During a 4+ day, 27,000-mile round-the-world journey to promote peace ahead of the Christmas holiday, U.S. President Lyndon Johnson made an unannounced visit to American troops today in South Vietnam, stopping at the Cam Ranh Base on his way back from memorial services for Australian Prime Minister Holt. Continue reading LBJ visits American troops in South Vietnam 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1967) →

Frankie Lymon performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1957)

1950s, Christmas, Popular Music 1950s, Television 1950s


Video: 'Frankie Lymon - Goody Goody HD (The Ed Sullivan Show (December 22, 1957)'

(Sunday, December 22, 1957, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — Frankie Lymon performed “Goody Goody” and “It’s Christmas Time Once Again” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading Frankie Lymon performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1957) →

Lincoln Tunnel opens to traffic 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1937)

1930s


Video: 'Conquest of the Hudson - Building the Lincoln Tunnel' (Dec. 22, 1937, at 18:50)

(Wednesday, December 22, 1937, 4:00 a.m. EST) — The first, center tube of the Lincoln Tunnel connecting New York City and New Jersey beneath the Hudson River was opened to traffic this morning. Continue reading Lincoln Tunnel opens to traffic 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1937) →

‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ premieres in Los Angeles 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1937)

1930s, movies 1930s


Video: 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' trailer

(Tuesday, December 21, 1937) — Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, an American animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Productions about a a jealous queen who attempts to get rid of her beautiful step-daughter, Snow White, who takes refuge with seven dwarfs in their forest home, premiered tonight at the Carthay Circle Theatre in Los Angeles. Continue reading ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ premieres in Los Angeles 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1937) →