(Saturday, June 28, 2003) — “This Is the Night” by Clay Aiken peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two consecutive weeks (June 28, July 5, 2003). Continue reading ‘This Is the Night’ by Clay Aiken peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 2003)
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U.S. President Abraham Lincoln appoints Maj. Gen. George G. Meade commander of the Army of the Potomac 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1863)
Video: 'Ken.Burns.The.Civil.War.5of9.The Universe of Battle.' (Meade appointed at 8:49)
(Sunday, June 28, 1863, early morning; during the American Civil War) — U.S. President Abraham Lincoln appointed Maj. Gen. George Meade as commander of the Army of the Potomac today, following the resignation of Maj. Gen. Joseph Hoooker and his disappointing performance in the Battle of Chancellorsville. Continue reading U.S. President Abraham Lincoln appoints Maj. Gen. George G. Meade commander of the Army of the Potomac 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1863)
