Video: 'Ringo Starr - Photograph'
(Wednesday, May 13, 1998) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr performed today at The Bottom Line in New York City for the June 28, 1998, edition of VH1 Storytellers, a television music series produced by the VH1 network, and for a live album (released on Oct. 20, 1998). Continue reading Ringo Starr performs for ‘VH1 Storytellers’ 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1998)
Video: 'American Experience The Kennedys 1' (Kennedy's death at 53:57)
(Thursday, May 13, 1948, 6:30 p.m. local time) — Kathleen Cavendish, Marchioness of Hartington, the 28-year-old daughter of Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr. and Rose Kennedy, sister of future U.S. President John F. Kennedy and widow of the heir to the Devonshire dukedom, died today in a plane crash in the French Alps at Saint-Bauzile, Ardèche, France. Continue reading Kennedy sister killed in plane crash 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1948)
Video: 'Tragic Incidents In Venezuela Against Vice President Nixon (1958)'
(Tuesday, May 13, 1958, at about noon Venezuelan Standard Time) — A limousine carrying Vice President Richard Nixon, who was on an eight-nation tour of South America, was battered today by rocks thrown by anti-U.S. demonstrators in Caracas, Venezuela. Continue reading Mob attacks Vice President Nixon in Caracas, Venezuela 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1958)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & John Lennon 1968 Full Interview'
(Monday, May 13, 1968) — John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles, on the second of a four-day promotional trip to the United States to launch Apple Corps, conducted a series of interviews for newspaper and magazine reporters today at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City. Continue reading Lennon, McCartney promote Apple Corps launch 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1968)
(Saturday, May 13, 1978) — “If I Can’t Have You” by Yvonne Elliman peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘If I Can’t Have You’ by Yvonne Elliman peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1978)
(Saturday, May 13, 1978) — “The Closer I Get to You” by Roberta Flack with Donny Hathaway peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Closer I Get to You’ by Roberta Flack with Donny Hathaway peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1978)
(Saturday, May 13, 1978) — “Count On Me” by Jefferson Starship peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Count On Me’ by Jefferson Starship peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1978)
(Saturday, May 13, 1978) — “Werewolves Of London” by Warren Zevon peaked at #21 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Werewolves Of London’ by Warren Zevon peaks at #21 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1978)
