Video: 'American Experience - Truman (1997) - Part 3' (Aug. 8, 1945, at 41:11)
(Wednesday, August 8, 1945, 10:45 a.m. EWT; during World War II) — Secretary of War Henry Stimson showed President Harry S. Truman aerial photographs of Hiroshima following Monday’s atomic bombing. Continue reading Truman shown aerial photographs of Hiroshima bombing aftermath 80 years ago this hour (Aug 8 1945)
Video: 'The World at War: The Bomb: February-September 1945 (24 of 26)' (Aug. 9, 1945, at 45:16)
(Thursday, August 9, 1945, 12:01 a.m. Trans-Baikal time; during the Soviet–Japanese War (1945) of World War II) — Having declared war on Japan an hour ago (in conjunction with the Allies), the Soviet Union today commenced their invasion simultaneously on three fronts to the east, west and north of Manchuria (the Soviets would also occupy northern Korea). Continue reading Soviet Union invades Manchuria after declaring war on Japan 80 years ago this hour (Aug 9 1945)
Video: 'U.S. Grant Funeral'
(Saturday, August 8, 1885, procession began: 8:30 a.m. at City Hall with arrival at Riverside Park and internment at about 4:30 p.m. local time) — More than one million people witnessed the funeral procession of former President Ulysses S. Grant (who had died July 23, 1885) today in New York City. Continue reading Million+ witness funeral procession for former President Grant in New York City 140 years ago this hour (Aug 8 1885)
Video: 'The World at War: The Bomb: February-September 1945 (24 of 26)' (Aug. 8, 1945, at 45:05)
(Wednesday, August 8, 1945, 11:00 p.m. Trans-Baikal time; during World War II) — Soviet foreign minister Vyacheslav Molotov tonight informed Japanese ambassador Naotake Sato that the Soviet Union had declared war on the Empire of Japan, and that from August 9, 1945, the Soviet government would consider itself to be at war with Japan.
Video: 'Bill Haley & His Comets "Rock Around The Clock" on The Ed Sullivan Show'
(Sunday, August 7, 1955, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — Bill Haley & his Comets performed “Rock Around The Clock” on tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading Bill Haley & his Comets perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 70 years ago this hour (Aug 7 1955)
(Saturday, August 7, 1965) — “I’m Henry the Eighth, I Am” by Herman’s Hermits peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I’m Henry the Eighth, I Am’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 7 1965)
(Saturday, August 7, 1965) — “I Like It Like That” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Like It Like That’ by The Dave Clark Five peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 7 1965)
(Saturday, August 7, 1965) — “Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows” by Lesley Gore peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows’ by Lesley Gore peaks at #13 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 7 1965)
(Saturday, August 7, 1965) — “To Know You Is to Love You” by Peter and Gordon peaked at #24 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘To Know You Is to Love You’ by Peter and Gordon peaks at #24 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 7 1965)
(Saturday, August 7, 1965) — “Help!” by The Beatles debuted at #41 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Help!’ by The Beatles debuts at #41 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 7 1965)
