Monthly Archives: August 2018

Police battle anti-war demonstrators in Chicago 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1968)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'PBS Documentary "Television" - Episode 4 of 8' (Aug. 28, 1968, at 33:02/35:14)

(Wednesday, August 28, 1968, shortly before 8:00 p.m. CDT; during the 1968 Democratic National Convention) — As Democrats picked their next presidential nominee tonight at the International Amphitheatre, a pitched battle between the police and thousands of young anti-Vietnam war demonstrators raged in the streets of Chicago. Continue reading Police battle anti-war demonstrators in Chicago 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1968) →

‘thirtysomething’ and ‘The Wonder Years’ big winners at Emmy Awards 30 years ago this hour (Aug 28 1988)

1980s, Television 1980s


Video: 'Bea Arthur @ The Emmy Awards 1988'

(Sunday, August 28, 1988, 8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. EDT) — thirtysomething won four major awards at the 40th Primetime Emmy Awards tonight at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California, including Outstanding Drama Series. Continue reading ‘thirtysomething’ and ‘The Wonder Years’ big winners at Emmy Awards 30 years ago this hour (Aug 28 1988) →

Fighting breaks out during rally at Chicago’s Grant Park 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1968)

1960s, Vietnam War


Video: '1968 Democratic Convention' (Aug. 28, 1968, at 29:46)

(Wednesday, August 28, 1968, afternoon CDT; during the 1968 Democratic National Convention) — As Democrats debated the party’s Vietnam plank at their national convention, fighting broke out this afternoon during a mass rally at nearby Grant Park when three demonstrators started hauling down an American flag from a pole by the park’s band shell where speakers were denouncing the Chicago authorities, the Johnson administration and the war on in Vietnam. Continue reading Fighting breaks out during rally at Chicago’s Grant Park 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1968) →

‘Twelfth Street Rag’ by Pee Wee Hunt and His Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1948)

1940s, Popular Music 1940s

(Saturday, August 28, 1948) — “Twelfth Street Rag” by Pee Wee Hunt and His Orchestra peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for eight non-consecutive weeks (Aug. 28, Sept. 4/11/18/25, Oct. 2/23/30, 1948). Continue reading ‘Twelfth Street Rag’ by Pee Wee Hunt and His Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1948) →

Democrats delay fight on Vietnam Plank 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1968)

1960s, U.S. Presidents, Vietnam War


Video: '1968 Democratic Convention' (Aug. 27-28, 1968, at 27:15)

(Wednesday, August 28, 1968, 1:17 a.m. CDT; during the 1968 Democratic National Convention) — The Democratic National Convention broke up in anger and confusion early this morning, just a few minutes after the start of the long-awaited debate on the Vietnam plank of the 1968 platform. Continue reading Democrats delay fight on Vietnam Plank 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1968) →

Biden accepts Democratic VPOTUS nomination 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 2008)

2000s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE) Addresses the DNC'

(Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at 8:29 p.m. MDT; during the 2008 Democratic National Convention) — Senator Joe Biden of Delaware accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination tonight at the Pepsi Center in Denver, declaring that the challenges America faces require “more than a good soldier” in the White House, hailing Senator Barack Obama of Illinois as a wise leader who can deliver the change the nation needs. Continue reading Biden accepts Democratic VPOTUS nomination 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 2008) →

CBS reporter Dan Rather assaulted at Democratic Convention 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1968)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'PBS Documentary "Television" - Episode 4 of 8' (Aug. 27, 1968, at 34:09)

(Tuesday, August 27, 1968, 8:25 p.m. CDT; during the 1968 Democratic National Convention) — CBS correspondent Dan Rather was punched in the stomach and knocked to the ground tonight during the network’s live coverage of the 1968 Democratic National Convention at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago as he attempted to interview a delegate from Georgia who appeared as though he was being forcibly removed by men without identification badges. Continue reading CBS reporter Dan Rather assaulted at Democratic Convention 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1968) →

‘I Don’t Wanna Go on with You Like That’ by Elton John peaks at #2 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1988)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, August 27, 1988) — “I Don’t Wanna Go on with You Like That” by Elton John peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Don’t Wanna Go on with You Like That’ by Elton John peaks at #2 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1988) →