Daily Archives: March 5, 2018

President Andrew Johnson’s impeachment trial begins 150 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 5 1868)

1860s, U.S. Presidents


Videos: 'Andrew Johnson battle the Radical Republicans'/Impeachment of Andrew Johnson'

(Thursday, March 5, 1868, 1:00 p.m. local time) — The impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson, accused of committing “high crimes and misdemeanors” by attempting to fire Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton in violation of the Tenure of Office Act, began today in the U.S. Senate with Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase presiding. Continue reading President Andrew Johnson’s impeachment trial begins 150 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 5 1868) →

‘Can’t Stay Away from You’ by Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine peaks at #6 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 5 1988)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, March 5, 1988) — “Can’t Stay Away from You” by Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Can’t Stay Away from You’ by Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine peaks at #6 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 5 1988) →