Monthly Archives: June 2022

Nixon, Haldeman discuss Watergate break-in during secret recording that would later be partially erased 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 20 1972)

1970s, U.S. Presidents, Watergate


Video: 'Watergate: The 18 ½ Minute Gap and Haldeman's Notes'

(Tuesday, June 20, 1972, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. EDT; during the Watergate scandal) — On their first day back at the White House after the June 17, 1972, break-in of the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate complex and the arrest of five Nixon re-election operatives, President Richard Nixon and Chief of Staff H.R. Haldeman met today in the Oval Office. Continue reading Nixon, Haldeman discuss Watergate break-in during secret recording that would later be partially erased 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 20 1972) →

‘Sleepy Lagoon’ by Harry James peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 20 1942)

1940s, Popular Music 1940s

(Saturday, June 20, 1942) — “Sleepy Lagoon” by Harry James and His Orchestra peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for the first of four consecutive weeks (June 20/27, July 4/11, 1942). Continue reading ‘Sleepy Lagoon’ by Harry James peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 20 1942) →

Kazimierz Piechowski, three other prisoners escape Auschwitz death camp 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 20 1942)

1940s, The Holocaust, World War II


Video: 'AUSCHWITZ ,THE NAZIS AND THE FINAL SOLUTION'

(Saturday, June 20, 1942, morning Central European Summer Time; during The Holocaust, part of World War II) — Kazimierz Piechowski, who was among Polish Boy Scouts sent to the camp as political prisoners in 1940, and three other inmates (Stanislaw Gustaw Jaster, Józef Lempart, and Eugeniusz Bendera), conducted a daring escape today from Auschwitz I, the main camp (Stammlager) of the Nazi death camp in Oswiecim. Continue reading Kazimierz Piechowski, three other prisoners escape Auschwitz death camp 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 20 1942) →

‘Crimson and Clover’ by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, June 19, 1982) — “Crimson and Clover” by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Crimson and Clover’ by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 1982) →

Rock music icon Paul McCartney born in Liverpool, England 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1942)

1940s, Popular Music 1940s, The Beatles 1940s


Video: 'Paul McCartney Documentary'

(Thursday, June 18, 1942) — Paul McCartney, an English singer, songwriter, and musician who gained worldwide fame as co-lead vocalist, co-songwriter, and bassist for the rock music band The Beatles, was born James Paul McCartney today at Walton Hospital in the Walton area of Liverpool. Continue reading Rock music icon Paul McCartney born in Liverpool, England 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1942) →

U.S. declares war on Britain, beginning War of 1812 210 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1812)

1810s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'History Documentary The War of 1812' (June 1812 at 13:58)

(Thursday, June 18, 1812; during the War of 1812) — Motivated by a desire to uphold national honor in the face of what was considered to be British insults, the War of 1812 began today as the United States Congress approved, and President James Madison signed, a declaration of war against Britain. Continue reading U.S. declares war on Britain, beginning War of 1812 210 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1812) →

U.S. Senate defeats ‘Bonus Bill’ despite 10,000 veterans massed around Capitol 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1932)

1930s


Video: Senate defeats 'Bonus' bill, June 17, 1932 (at 14:07)

(Friday, June 17, 1932, 8:20 p.m. EDT; during the Great Depression) — The U.S. Senate voted 62-18 tonight to reject the Wright Patman Bonus Bill, burying all hopes of several thousand war veterans massed at the Capitol for immediate payment of $2.4 billion on their bonus certificates. Continue reading U.S. Senate defeats ‘Bonus Bill’ despite 10,000 veterans massed around Capitol 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1932) →

‘(Last Night) I Didn’t Get to Sleep at All’ by The 5th Dimension peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, June 17, 1972) — “(Last Night) I Didn’t Get to Sleep at All” by The 5th Dimension peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘(Last Night) I Didn’t Get to Sleep at All’ by The 5th Dimension peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1972) →

‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’ by Wings debuts at #85 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1972)

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

(Saturday, June 17, 1972) — “Mary Had a Little Lamb” by former Beatle Paul McCartney and his new group, Wings, debuted at #85 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’ by Wings debuts at #85 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1972) →