Video: 'The Heartbreaking Story Of Joe Biden's First Wife'
(Monday, December 18, 1972, 2:30 p.m. EST) — Neilia Hunter Biden, the 30-year-old wife of U.S. Senator-elect (and future U.S. Vice-President and President) Joe Biden, was killed today in a traffic accident, along with the couple’s 13-month-old daughter, Naomi. Continue reading Wife, 13-month-old daughter of U.S. Senator-elect Joe Biden killed in traffic accident 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1972)
(Saturday, December 18, 1982) — “Maneater” by Hall & Oates peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Dec. 18/25, 1982, Jan. 1/8, 1983). Continue reading ‘Maneater by Hall & Oates peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1982)
(Saturday, December 18, 1982) — “Everybody Wants You” by Billy Squier peaked at #32 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Everybody Wants You’ by Billy Squier peaks at #32 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1982)
Video: 'Wings over Vietnam - Part VIII of VIII - Linebacker II'
(Monday, December 18, 1972, 7:45 p.m. Indochina Time; during Operation Linebacker II, part of the Vietnam War — part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — Operation Linebacker II, described more generally as The Christmas Bombings — an aerial bombing campaign conducted by U.S. forces against targets in the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam) during the final period of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War — began this evening as the first wave of 129 B-52 bombers attacked the Yen Vien railroad yards. Continue reading Massive U.S. ‘Christmas Bombings’ of North Vietnam begin 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1972)
