Monthly Archives: May 2019

Soviets lift land, water blockade of West Berlin 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1949)

1940s, Cold War


Video: 'Berlin Blockade Lifted - 1949 | Today In History | 12 May 18'

(Thursday, May 12, 1949, 12:01 a.m. CEST; during the Cold War) — The Berlin Blockade, which the Western powers had succeeded in circumventing with their Berlin Airlift,  ended today, 328 days after the Soviet Union blocked the Western Allies‘ railway, road, and canal access to the sectors of Berlin under Western control. Continue reading Soviets lift land, water blockade of West Berlin 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1949) →

Golden spike completes First Transcontinental Railroad at Promontory, Utah 150 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 10 1869)

1860s


Video: 'The Last Spike: A Trip to Golden Spike National Historic Site'

(Monday, May 10, 1869, 12:47 p.m. local time) — A golden spike was driven today in Promontory, Utah, marking the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in the United States. Continue reading Golden spike completes First Transcontinental Railroad at Promontory, Utah 150 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 10 1869) →

‘Get Back’ by The Beatles with Billy Preston debuts at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 10 1969)

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


Video: 'The Beatles - Get Back (Promo Video, 1969) [2015 Remastered]'

(Saturday, May 10, 1969) — “Get Back” by The Beatles debuted at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Get Back’ by The Beatles with Billy Preston debuts at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 10 1969) →

‘Don’t Let Me Down’ by The Beatles with Billy Preston debuts at #40 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 10 1969)

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

(Saturday, May 10, 1969) — “Don’t Let Me Down” by The Beatles, released as the B-side of the “Get Back” single, debuted at #40 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Don’t Let Me Down’ by The Beatles with Billy Preston debuts at #40 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 10 1969) →