Daily Archives: May 15, 2022

Democratic presidential candidate George Wallace shot in Laurel, Maryland 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 15 1972)

1970s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '1972 George Wallace Assassination Attempt'

(Monday, May 15, 1972, 4:04 p.m. EDT) — Alabama Governor George Wallace was shot five times by Arthur Bremer this afternoon while campaigning at the Laurel Shopping Center in Laurel, Maryland, at a time when he was receiving high ratings in national opinion polls. Continue reading Democratic presidential candidate George Wallace shot in Laurel, Maryland 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 15 1972) →

‘Ebony and Ivory’ by Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 15 1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s, The Beatles 1980s

(Saturday, May 15, 1982) — “Ebony and Ivory” by former Beatle Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder peaked on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart at #1 for seven consecutive weeks (May 15/22/29, June 5/12/19/26, 1982). Continue reading ‘Ebony and Ivory’ by Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 15 1982) →