Video: 'Earthquake Hits Managua - 1972 | Today in History | 23 Dec 16'
(Saturday, December 23, 1972, 12:29:44 a.m. CST) — A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Managua, the capital of Nicaragua, early today, causing widespread damage and casualties. Continue reading 6.3 magnitude earthquake shatters Managua, Nicaragua, killing 4,000-11,000 people 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1972)
(Saturday, December 22, 1962) — “Telstar” by The Tornados peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks (Dec. 22/29, 1962, Jan. 5, 1963). Continue reading ‘Telstar’ by The Tornados peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1962)
(Saturday, December 22, 1962) — “Limbo Rock” by Chubby Checker peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Limbo Rock’ by Chubby Checker peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1962)
Video: 'The Beatles - Live at the Star Club December 21st, 1962.'
(Friday, December 21, 1962, evening Central European Time) — The Beatles performed tonight during the group’s third and final residency at the Star-Club in Hamburg, West Germany, situated on Große Freiheit off the infamous Reeperbahn. Continue reading The Beatles perform at Star-Club in Hamburg, West Germany 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1962)
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)
Video: 'NAFTA 20TH ANNIV - BUSH SIGNING NAFTA BILL'
(Thursday, December 17, 1992, Bush spoke at 2:32 p.m. EST) — U.S. President George H.W. Bush, Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and Mexican President Carlos Salinas de Gortari signed the The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) today in separate ceremonies (click here to watch today’s full ceremony in the main hall of the Organization of American States in Washington, D.C.), creating a trilateral trade bloc in North America Continue reading U.S. President George H.W. Bush and leaders of Mexico and Canada formally sign North American Free Trade Agreement 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1992)
Video: 'Alcatraz 1934-1977 Part 5 of 6' (Scott escapes Alcatraz at 2:28)
(Sunday, December 16, 1962, just before 6:00 p.m. PST) — John Paul Scott, convicted of bank robbery and the possession of unregistered firearms, tonight became the first person confirmed to have escaped from the prison on Alcatraz Island and to have made it to the California mainland. Continue reading Two inmates escape Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, one reaches shore 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1962)
