Daily Archives: March 14, 2024

Jack Ruby convicted of murdering JFK’s accused assassin 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1964)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'The Jack Ruby Trial Guilty Verdict (1964)'

(Saturday, March 14, 1964, 12:22 p.m. CST) — Jack Ruby was found guilty today of murdering Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused assassin of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, and recommended that his punishment be execution in the electric chair. Continue reading Jack Ruby convicted of murdering JFK’s accused assassin 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1964) →

‘I Only Want to Be with You’ by Dusty Springfield peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, March 14, 1964) — “I Only Want to Be with You” by Dusty Springfield peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Only Want to Be with You’ by Dusty Springfield peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1964) →

‘Twist and Shout’ by The Beatles debuts at #55 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s

(Saturday, March 14, 1964) — “Twist and Shout” by The Beatles debuted at #55 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, the group’s seventh appearance on the chart in nine weeks. Continue reading ‘Twist and Shout’ by The Beatles debuts at #55 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1964) →

U.S. Vice President Thomas R. Marshall born in North Manchester, Indiana 170 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1854)

1850s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'America's WITTIEST Vice President??? Thomas Marshall's interesting legacy'

(Tuesday, March 14, 1854) — Thomas R. Marshall, 28th vice president of the United States from 1913 to 1921 under President Woodrow Wilson, was born today in North Manchester, Indiana. Continue reading U.S. Vice President Thomas R. Marshall born in North Manchester, Indiana 170 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1854) →