Video: 'The American Presidents: James Monroe'
(Independence Day, Monday, July 4, 1831, at about 3:15 p.m. local time) — James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States from 1817 to 1825, died today at his son-in-law’s home at 63 Prince Street at Lafayette Place in New York City from heart failure and tuberculosis. He was 73. Continue reading Former U.S. President James Monroe, 73, dies in New York City 190 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1831)
(Saturday, July 3, 1971) — “Treat Her Like a Lady” by Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two weeks. Continue reading ‘Treat Her Like a Lady’ by Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 3 1971)
Video: 'Riders on the Storm (2017 Remaster)'
(Saturday, July 3, 1971) — “Riders on the Storm” by The Doors (with Jim Morrison, who died today in Paris, on lead vocals) debuted at #74 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
Continue reading ‘Riders On The Storm’ by The Doors debuts at #74 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 3 1971)
Video: 'Jim Morrison: The Final 24 (Full Documentary)'
(Saturday, July 3, 1971, 5:00 a.m. Central European Time) — James Douglas “Jim” Morrison, an American singer, musician, songwriter and poet, who was the lead vocalist of the rock band The Doors and regarded by music critics and fans as one of the most iconic and influential frontmen in rock history, died unexpectedly this morning in Paris. He was 27. Continue reading Jim Morrison, lead singer of The Doors, dies of ‘heart failure’ in Paris 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 3 1971)
Video: 'George Harrison with Art Garfunkel at Carly Simon concert NYC Central Park 07/27/71'
(Friday, July 2, 1971, concert was scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. EDT) — Former Beatle George Harrison was captured briefly on videotape tonight chatting with singer Art Garfunkel in New York City’s Central Park during the beginning of a performance by Carly Simon at the Schaefer Music Festival. Continue reading George Harrison attends Schaefer Musical Festival in New York’s Central Park 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1971)
Video: 'The Assassination of James Garfield'
(Saturday, July 2, 1881, 9:30 a.m. local time; during the Assassination of James A. Garfield) — U.S. President James A. Garfield, on his way to his alma mater Williams College, where he was scheduled to deliver a speech before beginning his summer vacation, was shot today at the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station on the southwest corner of Sixth Street and Constitution Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. Continue reading U.S. President James A. Garfield fatally shot by disappointed and delusional office seeker 140 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1881)
Video: 'Diana, Princess of Wales' 60th birthday - British Royal Documentary'
(Saturday, July 1, 1961, 7:45 p.m. BST) — Diana, Princess of Wales, the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales — the heir apparent to the British throne — and mother of Prince William and Prince Harry, was born Diana Frances Spencer tonight at Park House in Sandringham, England. Continue reading Diana, the princess of Wales, born in Sandringham, England 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 1 1961)
Video: 'John Lennon - Borrowed Time. Top Of The Pops 1984' (July 1, 1971, at 2:12)
(Thursday, July 1, 1971, 10:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. EDT) — Former Beatle John Lennon and and his wife, Yoko Ono, were filmed today aboard the PS Alexander Hamilton for a day long trip up and down New York`s Hudson River. Continue reading John Lennon & Yoko Ono filmed aboard steamboat on New York’s Hudson River 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 1 1971)
Video: '26th Amendment & Voting Age - Decades TV Network'
(Thursday, July 1, 1971, morning EDT; during the Vietnam War) — The Twenty-sixth Amendment to the Constitution, prohibiting the states and the federal government from using age as a reason for denying the right to vote to citizens of the United States who are at least eighteen years old, was ratified today as North Carolina became the 38th state to approve it, providing the necessary three-quarters majority necessary to become law. Continue reading States ratify constitutional amendment lowering voting age to 18 for all elections 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 1 1971)
