Monthly Archives: May 2018

Catonsville Nine burn draft files to protest Vietnam War 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 17 1968)

1960s, Vietnam War


Video: 'The Catonsville Nine original 5/17/68 footage'

(Friday, May 17, 1968, part of the Opposition to the Vietnam War) — Nine Catholic anti-war activists entered the Selective Service office today in Catonsville, Maryland, seized several hundred draft files and set fire to them with homemade napalm in the parking lot of the building to protest the Vietnam War before being arrested.

The Catonsville Nine, as they came to be known, included Father Daniel Berrigan, a Jesuit priest, his brother Philip Berrigan, a former Josephite priest, and artist Tom Lewis.


Video: 'The Catonsville Nine: Taking A Fiery Stand Against The Vietnam War Drafts'

President Andrew Johnson acquitted 150 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 16 1868)

1860s, U.S. Presidents


Videos: 'YOU ARE THERE: THE IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT ANDREW JOHNSON - OLD TIME RADIO'

(Saturday, May 16, 1868, vote began at 12:30 p.m. local time) — The U.S. Senate today failed to find President Andrew Johnson guilty of “high crimes and misdemeanors” over his attempted dismissal of Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, voting 35–19 on the first of 11 articles of impeachment, one vote short of the necessary two-thirds majority needed to convict. Continue reading President Andrew Johnson acquitted 150 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 16 1868) →

Lennon, McCartney return to London from New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 16 1968)

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


Video: 'THE BEATLES APPLE AND BEYOND 1968 VOL.2' (May 16, 1968, at 4:09)

(Thursday, May 16, 1968, early morning BST) — John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles arrived today at Heathrow Airport in London, returning home from a promotional trip to the United States to launch Apple Corps. Continue reading Lennon, McCartney return to London from New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 16 1968) →

‘This Is Love’ video by George Harrison debuts on MTV 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 16 1988)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s, Television 1980s, The Beatles 1980s


Video: 'George Harrison - This Is Love'

(Monday, May 16, 1988) — The promotional video for “This is Love” by former Beatle George Harrison, the third and final single pulled from his album Cloud Nine, premiered today on MTV. Continue reading ‘This Is Love’ video by George Harrison debuts on MTV 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 16 1988) →

‘No Rest for the Wicked’ episode airs on ‘Supernatural’ 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 15 2008)

2000s, Television 2000s


Video: 'supernatural 2' (4 videos)

(Thursday, May 15, 2008, 9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. EDT) — Sam, Dean, and Bobby hunt down Lilith and fight her and her demons in a final effort to save Dean’s life on tonight’s episode of the CW fantasy horror television series Supernatural. Continue reading ‘No Rest for the Wicked’ episode airs on ‘Supernatural’ 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 15 2008) →

‘Gigi’ premieres in New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 15 1958)

1950s, Movies 1950s


Video: 'Gigi' trailer

(Thursday, May 15, 1958, scheduled for 8:30 p.m. EDT) — Gigi, an American musical-romance film about a Parisian girl who is raised to be a kept woman but dreams of love and marriage, premiered tonight at the Royale Theatre in New York City. Continue reading ‘Gigi’ premieres in New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 15 1958) →

Twisters kill 72 people in four states 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 15 1968)

1960s


Video: 'Charles City Tornado May 15, 1968'

(Wednesday, May 15, 1968, 3:28 p.m. CDT) — An outbreak of 46 tornadoes began today in 10 Midwestern and Southern states, killing at least 72 people (including 45 in Arkansas and 18 in Iowa) over the next 27 hours and 32 minutes. Continue reading Twisters kill 72 people in four states 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 15 1968) →

Disney cartoon character Mickey Mouse first seen 90 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 15 1928)

1920s, movies 1920s


Video: 'Plane Crazy Mickey Mouse Classic Walt Disney 1928 Sound Cartoon'

(Tuesday, May 15, 1928) — Mickey Mouse, a funny animal cartoon character and the mascot of The Walt Disney Company, was first seen today in a test screening of the cartoon short Plane Crazy. Continue reading Disney cartoon character Mickey Mouse first seen 90 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 15 1928) →

Soviets begin withdrawal from Afghanistan 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 15 1988)

1980s, Cold War


Video: 'CNN, Cold War, Soldiers of God, Afghanistan' (May 15, 1988, at 43:36)

(Sunday, May 15, 1988; during the Soviet–Afghan War, part of the War in Afghanistan and the Cold War) — A long convoy of tanks, trucks and happy Soviet soldiers rumbled through a narrow mountain pass and into Kabul today as the first official step of the withdrawal of 115,000 Soviet troops from Afghanistan. Continue reading Soviets begin withdrawal from Afghanistan 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 15 1988) →

100,000 welcome Nixon back from stormy tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 15 1958)

1950s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Nixon' (May 15, 1958, at 1:48)

(Thursday, May 15, 1958, 11:59 a.m. EDT) — Vice President Richard Nixon received a hero’s welcome today from President Dwight D. Eisenhower and other well-wishers on his return to Washington from a violence-marred tour of Latin America. Continue reading 100,000 welcome Nixon back from stormy tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 15 1958) →