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FDR signs National Labor Relations Act guaranteeing workers’ right to unionize 90 years ago today (July 5 1935)

1930s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'What is the National Labor Relations Act? | Union Facts Friday Episode 16'

(Friday, July 5, 1935, morning EDT; during the Great Depression) — The National Labor Relations Act of 1935, a foundational statute of U.S. labor law which guarantees basic rights of private sector employees to organize into trade unions, engage in collective bargaining for better terms and conditions at work, and take collective action including strike if necessary was signed today by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Continue reading FDR signs National Labor Relations Act guaranteeing workers’ right to unionize 90 years ago today (July 5 1935) →

U.S. Secret Service founded to suppress counterfeit currency 160 years ago today (July 5 1865)

1860s


Video: 'The History of the United States Secret Service'

(Wednesday, July 5, 1865) — With a reported one third of the currency in circulation being counterfeit at the time, the Secret Service Division of the U.S. Treasury Department was founded today in Washington D.C. with the mission of suppressing counterfeit currency.

Arthur Ashe becomes first Black man to win Wimbledon singles title 50 years ago this hour (July 5 1975)

1970s


Video: 'Arthur Ashe v Jimmy Connors: Wimbledon Final 1975 (Extended Highlights)'

(Saturday, July 5, 1975, 2:00-4:05 p.m. British Summer Time) — Arthur Ashe became the first black man to win a Wimbledon singles title today as he defeated Jimmy Connors, 6-1, 6-1, 5-7, 6-4.

American soldier Elisha Hunt Rhodes writes about his fifth 4th of July in the Army 160 years ago today (July 4 1865)

1860s


Video: 'Ken.Burns.The.Civil.War.9of9.The.Better.Angels.Of.Our.Nature' (July 4, 1865 at 37:57)

(Tuesday, July 4, 1865) — Elisha Hunt Rhodes, an American soldier who served for the entire duration of the American Civil War, wrote today in Halls Hill, Virginia, about his fifth (and what would turn out to be his final) 4th of July holiday while serving in the Union Army.

The Beatles return to London after European Tour 60 years ago today (July 4 1965)

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

(Sunday, July 4, 1965) — The Beatles flew back to England from Barcelona in Spain this morning, following their nine-date European Tour. Continue reading The Beatles return to London after European Tour 60 years ago today (July 4 1965) →

The Beatles perform Plaza de Toros La Monumental in Barcelona 60 years ago this hour (July 3 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles - Live at the Plaza De Toros, Barcelona, Spain (July 3, 1965)'

(Saturday, July 3, 1965, approximately 11:20 p.m. CET) — The Beatles performed tonight at Plaza de Toros La Monumental in Barcelona, Spain, the band’s 15th and final concert of their 1965 European Tour.

‘For Your Love’ by The Yardbirds peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago today (July 3 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, July 3, 1965) — “For Your Love” by The Yardbirds peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘For Your Love’ by The Yardbirds peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago today (July 3 1965) →

‘The Seventh Son’ by Johnny Rivers peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (July 3 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, July 3, 1965) — “The Seventh Son” by Johnny Rivers peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘The Seventh Son’ by Johnny Rivers peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (July 3 1965) →

‘Catch the Wind’ by Donovan peaks at #23 in USA 60 years ago today (July 3 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, July 3, 1965) — “Catch the Wind” by Donovan (in his first appearance on the chart) peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Catch the Wind’ by Donovan peaks at #23 in USA 60 years ago today (July 3 1965) →

‘Back to the Future’ opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour (July 3 1985)

1980s, Movies 1980s


Video: 'Back to the Future' trailer

(Wednesday, July 3, 1985, 12 noon EDT) — Back to the Future, a comic science fiction film about a young man who travels into the past and almost keeps his parents from getting married, opened today at Loew’s State Twin in Times Square, New York City. Continue reading ‘Back to the Future’ opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour (July 3 1985) →