Video: 'Truman's Farewell To The American Nation (1953)'
(Thursday, January 15, 1953, 10:30 p.m. EST) — Harry S. Truman bade his official farewell tonight to the American people, whose national destinies he has had a large share in directing for almost eight years as President of the United States. Continue reading U.S. President Harry S. Truman says bids farewell to nation 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 15 1953)
(Saturday, January 15, 1983) — “Down Under” by Men at Work peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four non-consecutive weeks (Jan. 15/22/29, Feb. 12, 1983). Continue reading ‘Down Under’ by Men at Work peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 15 1983)
(Saturday, January 15, 1983) — “Heartbreaker” by Dionne Warwick peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Heartbreaker’ by Dionne Warwick peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 15 1983)
(Saturday, January 15, 1983) — “Love in Store” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at #22 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Love in Store’ by Fleetwood Mac peaks at #22 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 15 1983)
(Saturday, January 15, 1983) — “Eminence Front” by The Who peaked at #68 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Eminence Front’ by The Who peaks at #68 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 15 1983)
Video: 'The Pentagon - Decades TV Network'
(Friday, January 15, 1943; during World War II) — The Pentagon, headquarters building of the United States Department of War (now Defense), was completed today only 16 months after ground was broken in Arlington County, Virginia. Continue reading The Pentagon, headquarters building for U.S. Department of War, completed 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 15 1943)
