Daily Archives: December 12, 2020

Supreme Court votes 5-4 to give presidential election to George W. Bush 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 2000)

2000s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '2000 Election December 12 Gore v. Bush Supreme Court Decision' (5 videos)

(Tuesday, December 12, 2000, about 10 p.m. EST; during the United States presidential election, 2000) — Five weeks after one of the most unsettled presidential elections in American history, Texas Governor George W. Bush, a Republican, became president-elect tonight as the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 it was reversing the ruling of the Florida Supreme Court allowing hand recount of votes in Florida.

The ruling, in effect, ensured Bush would win the presidency over incumbent Vice President Al Gore of Tennessee, a Democrat. Continue reading Supreme Court votes 5-4 to give presidential election to George W. Bush 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 2000) →

Jim Morrison performs final show with The Doors 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1970)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Doors


Video: 'Riders On The Storm - The Doors Live In New Orleans 1970'

(Saturday, December 12, 1970, following the 8:00 p.m. CST scheduled start time for opening act Kansas) — Jim Morrison, facing a losing battle with alcoholism, gave his final live performance with The Doors tonight at a rock and roll venue in New Orleans, Louisiana, known at the time as “a Warehouse.” Continue reading Jim Morrison performs final show with The Doors 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1970) →

‘The Tears of a Clown’ by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1970)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, December 12, 1970) — “The Tears of a Clown” by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Dec. 12/19, 1970). Continue reading ‘The Tears of a Clown’ by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1970) →

‘Think About Your Children’ by Mary Hopkin peaks at #87 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1970)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s

(Saturday, December 12, 1970) — “Think About Your Children” by Mary Hopkin (released on The Beatles’ Apple label) peaked at #87 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Think About Your Children’ by Mary Hopkin peaks at #87 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1970) →

‘A Thousand Stars’ by Kathy Young with The Innocents peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1960)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Monday, December 12, 1960) — “A Thousand Stars” by Kathy Young with The Innocents peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘A Thousand Stars’ by Kathy Young with The Innocents peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1960) →

‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ by Brenda Lee debuts at #64 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1960)

1960s, Christmas, Popular Music 1960s

(Monday, December 12, 1960) — “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee debuted at #64 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ by Brenda Lee debuts at #64 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1960) →