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American forces land on Guam 70 years ago today (July 21 1944)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'THE BATTLE OF GUAM: WORLD WAR II - Military History (documentary)' (July 21, 1944, at 7:20)

(Friday, July 21, 1944, 8:29 a.m. ChST; during the Battle of Guam, part of the Pacific War of World War II) — United States assault troops and sea forces began today the long awaited invasion of the big island of Guam and have established good beachheads against light opposition, although resistance increased in some sectors as the Americans drove inland. Continue reading American forces land on Guam 70 years ago today (July 21 1944) →

Democrats nominate Mondale-Ferraro ticket 30 years ago tonight (July 18 1984)

1980s

(Wednesday, July 18, 1984, evening PDT) — Former Vice President Walter Mondale was nominated for president tonight on the first ballot at the 1984 Democratic National Convention in San Francisco, defeating Sen. Gary Hart of Colorado 2,191-1,201. Continue reading Democrats nominate Mondale-Ferraro ticket 30 years ago tonight (July 18 1984) →

Harlem Riot of 1964 begins 50 years ago this hour (July 18 1964)

1960s, African-American Civil Rights


Video: 'NYC Riots 1964

(Saturday, July 18, 1964, about 10:00 p.m. EDT; during the African-American Civil Rights Movement (1954–68)) — Nearly a week of rioting erupted tonight in New York’s Harlem neighborhood, two days after the fatal police shooting of a black teenager, James Powell.

Tojo out as Japanese premier, war minister 70 years ago today (July 18 1944)

1940s, World War II

(Tuesday, July 18, 1944; during the Pacific War of World War II) — Nine days after the fall of Saipan, Hideki Tojo resigned today as the 40th Prime Minister of Japan and Minister of War because of a series of setbacks suffered by his country in the war, effective July 22, 1944.

320 sailors and civilians killed in Port Chicago disaster 70 years ago this hour (July 17 1944)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'The Great Port Chicago Explosion'

(Monday, July 17, 1944, 10:20 p.m. PWT; during World War II) — 320 men, two-thirds of them African-Americans, were killed tonight when a pair of ammunition ships exploded at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine in Port Chicago, California. Another 390 people were injured.

Jackson calls on Democrats to reconcile, back nominee 30 years ago tonight (July 17 1984)

1980s


Video: 'Matt Libman Presents: Jesse Jackson 1984 Democratic National Convention Keynote Address (1 of 5)'

(Tuesday, July 17, 1984, evening PDT) — The 1984 Democratic National Convention belonged to civil rights leader and presidential candidate Jesse Jackson tonight, who brought the house down in San Francisco as he preached a sermon of unity, harmony and victory following a fractious and contentious primary season (click here for audio/transcript of the full address).

New York Gov. Mario Cuomo electrifies Democrats with keynote address 30 years ago tonight (July 16 1984)

1980s


Video: 'Mario Cuomo's 1984 Convention Speech'

(Monday, July 16, 1984, evening PDT) — New York Governor Mario Cuomo, a new face on the national scene, electrified delegates attending the 1984 Democratic National Convention tonight San Francisco with his rousing “Tale of Two Cities” keynote address (click here for audio/transcript of the full address and/or click here for extended video the second half of the speech).

Republicans nominate Sen. Barry Goldwater for president 50 years ago this hour (July 15 1964)

1960s


Video: 'Mr. Conservative: Barry Goldwater at the 1964 Republican National Convention' (roll call at 3:04-3:49)

(Wednesday, July 15, 1964, 10:13 p.m. PDT) — Sen. Barry Goldwater of Arizona, the champion of a new American conservatism, was nominated for president tonight by the 1964 Republican National Convention meeting at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California. Continue reading Republicans nominate Sen. Barry Goldwater for president 50 years ago this hour (July 15 1964) →

Rockefeller booed by Goldwater supporters at GOP convention 50 years ago tonight (July 14 1964)

1960s


Video: 'Nelson Rockefeller: Republican Party must repudiate extremists'

(Tuesday, July 14, 1964) — In a speech to the Republican national convention in San Francisco tonight, New York Gov. Nelson Rockefeller was repeatedly interrupted and heckled by supporters of Barry Goldwateras he called on the GOP to denounce political extremists (click here to watch an extended clip of Rockefeller’s speech).