Daily Archives: October 12, 2023

U.S. President Richard Nixon nominates House Minority Leader Gerald Ford to succeed Spiro Agnew as vice president 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1973)

1970s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Nixon Nominates Gerald R. Ford as VP'

(Friday, October 12, 1973, 9:04 p.m. EDT) — Urging Americans to look to the future, U.S. President Richard Nixon tonight nominated U.S. Representative Gerald Ford, the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, to succeed Spiro Agnew as vice president of the United States. Continue reading U.S. President Richard Nixon nominates House Minority Leader Gerald Ford to succeed Spiro Agnew as vice president 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1973) →

‘Sugar Shack’ by Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1963)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, October 12, 1963) — “Sugar Shack” by Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five weeks (Oct.12/19/26, Nov. 2/9, 1963). Continue reading ‘Sugar Shack’ by Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1963) →

‘Cry Baby’ by Garnet Mimms and the Enchanters peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1963)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, October 12, 1963) — “Cry Baby” by Garnet Mimms and the Enchanters peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Cry Baby’ by Garnet Mimms and the Enchanters peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1963) →