Video: 'The Hubert Humphrey Presidential Campaign of 1968'
(Saturday, April 27, 1968, 1:00 p.m. EST; during the Democratic Party presidential primaries, 1968) — Vice President Hubert Humphrey announced his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination today during a televised speech to 1,700 friends and supporters jammed into the Regency Ballroom of the Shoreham Hotel in Washington. Continue reading VP Humphrey joins presidential race 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1968)
(Saturday, April 27, 1968) — “Cry Like a Baby” by The Box Tops peaks at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Cry Like a Baby’ by The Box Tops peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1968)
(Saturday, April 27, 1968) — “If You Can Want” by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles peaks at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘If You Can Want’ by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1968)
(Saturday, April 27, 1968) — “Forever Came Today” by Diana Ross & the Supremes peaks at #28 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Forever Came Today’ by Diana Ross & the Supremes peaks at #28 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1968)
Video: 'Olympic Games In London (1908)'
(Monday, April 27, 1908) — King Edward VII opened the 1908 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the IV Olympiad, during ceremonies today at White City Stadium in London. Continue reading 1908 Summer Olympics open in London 110 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1908)
