Daily Archives: December 14, 2019

Former U.S. President George Washington dies 220 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1799)


Video: 'The Man Who Wouldn't Be King'

(Friday, December 14, 1799, between 10:00-11:00 p.m. local time)George Washington, the first president of the United States (1789-1797), died tonight from acute epiglottitis at his Mount Vernon plantation near Alexandria, Virginia, at age 67. Continue reading Former U.S. President George Washington dies 220 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1799)

The Jackson 5 perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1969)


Video: 'Stand! - The Jackson 5 - Ed Sullivan Show - Subtitulado en Español'

(Sunday, December 14, 1969, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — The Jackson 5 performed “Stand,” “I Wonder Who’s Loving You Now” and “I Want You Back” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety series The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading The Jackson 5 perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1969)

‘Heartaches by the Number’ by Guy Mitchell peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1959)

(Monday, December 14, 1959)“Heartaches by the Number” by Guy Mitchell peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Dec. 14/21, 1959). Continue reading ‘Heartaches by the Number’ by Guy Mitchell peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1959)

Alabama enters Union as 22nd state 200 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1819)


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(Tuesday, December 14, 1819) — President James Monroe signed a congressional resolution today admitting Alabama, located in the southeastern region of the United States, as the 22nd state. Continue reading Alabama enters Union as 22nd state 200 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1819)