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)
(Saturday, August 7, 1965) — “I’m Down” by The Beatles debuted at #118 on today’s Billboard‘s Bubbling Under The Hot 100 chart. Continue reading ‘I’m Down’ by The Beatles debuts at #118 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 7 1965)
Video: 'Aug. 6, 1965 | LBJ Signs Voting Rights Act'
(Friday, August 6, 1965, 12:05 p.m. EDT; during the African-American Civil Rights Movement (1954–68)) — U.S. President Lyndon Johnson signed today the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which prohibits racial discrimination in voting, and announced steps to bring about its quick and vigorous enforcement. Continue reading U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs Voting Rights Act, orders immediate enforcement 60 years ago this hour (Aug 6 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles - Help! (Remastered 2009) Full Album' (14 tracks)
(Friday, August 6, 1965) — Help!, the fifth studio album by British rock group the Beatles, was released today with side one containing songs from the soundtrack to their new feature film Help! Continue reading The Beatles release fifth British studio album ‘Help!’ 60 years ago today (Aug 6 1965)
