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Senator Robert F. Kennedy delivers ‘Day of Affirmation speech’ in South Africa 60 years ago this evening (June 6 1966)

1960s, African-American Civil Rights


Video: 'Robert F. Kennedy: Day of Affirmation Address in South Africa (aka 'Ripple of Hope') - FULL'

(Monday, June 6, 1966, evening SAST; during the African-American Civil Rights Movement (1954–68)) — Senator Robert F. Kennedy (D-NY) addressed members of the National Union of South African Students tonight at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, on the University’s “Day of Reaffirmation of Academic and Human Freedom.” Continue reading Senator Robert F. Kennedy delivers ‘Day of Affirmation speech’ in South Africa 60 years ago this evening (June 6 1966) →

‘Is It True What They Say About Dixie?’ by Jimmy Dorsey peaks at #1 in USA 90 years ago today (Jun 6 1936)

1930s, Popular Music 1930s

(Saturday, April 25, 1936) — “Is It True What They Say About Dixie?” by Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra (Bob Eberly on vocal) peaked at #1 on today’s Your Hit Parade weekly music chart for five non-consecutive weeks (June 6/13/20/27, July 11, 1936). Continue reading ‘Is It True What They Say About Dixie?’ by Jimmy Dorsey peaks at #1 in USA 90 years ago today (Jun 6 1936) →

Democrats nominate James Buchanan for President of the United States 170 years ago today (June 6 1856)

1850s, U.S. Presidents

(Friday, June 6, 1856) — Former Secretary of State James Buchanan of Pennsylvania was unanimously nominated President of the United States today at the 1856 Democratic National Convention meeting at Smith and Nixon’s Hall in Cincinnati. Continue reading Democrats nominate James Buchanan for President of the United States 170 years ago today (June 6 1856) →

Snowstorm strikes northeastern U.S., heralding ‘Year Without a Summer’ 210 years ago today (Jun 6 1816)

1810s


Video: 'Mount Tambora: The Year Without a Summer'

(Thursday, June 6, 1816) — A snowstorm struck the northeastern U.S. today, specifically in Albany, New York, and Dennysville, Maine, heralding what would become known as the “Year Without a Summer.” Continue reading Snowstorm strikes northeastern U.S., heralding ‘Year Without a Summer’ 210 years ago today (Jun 6 1816) →

The Beatles perform (via tape) on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Jun 5 1966)

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


Video: 'The Beatles - Paperback Writer and Rain (Ed Sullivan Show 1966)'

(Sunday, June 5, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles performed “Paperback Writer” and “Rain” (videotaped May 19, 1966, in London) on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show. Continue reading The Beatles perform (via tape) on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Jun 5 1966) →

Elvis Presley performs on final ‘Milton Berle Show’ 70 years ago this hour (June 5 1956)

1950s, Elvis Presley, Popular Music 1950s, Television 1950s


Video: 'Elvis Presley at Milton Berle Show (Live TV 5th June 1956) Full Appearance Remastered HD | S8 E13'

(Tuesday, June 5, 1956, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — Elvis Presley performed “Hound Dog” doing his hip-gyrating act live tonight on the final episode of the original The Milton Berle Show in Los Angeles. Continue reading Elvis Presley performs on final ‘Milton Berle Show’ 70 years ago this hour (June 5 1956) →

‘Happy Days’ by Pratt & McClain peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago today (Jun 5 1976)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, Television 1970s

(Saturday, June 5, 1976) — “Happy Days” by Pratt & McClain peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Happy Days’ by Pratt & McClain peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago today (Jun 5 1976) →

‘Shannon’ by Henry Gross peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Jun 5 1976)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, June 5, 1976) — “Shannon” by Henry Gross peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Shannon’ by Henry Gross peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Jun 5 1976) →

Teton Dam in Idaho bursts, 14 people killed 50 years ago this hour (June 5 1976)

1970s


Video: 'CBS News original report - 50 years since the collapse of the Teton Dam'

(Saturday, June 5, 1976, 11:55 a.m. MDT) — 11 people were killed today when the Teton Dam, an earthen dam in eastern Idaho built by the Bureau of Reclamation on the Teton River, suffered a catastrophic failure as it was filling for the first time. Continue reading Teton Dam in Idaho bursts, 14 people killed 50 years ago this hour (June 5 1976) →

‘Fool to Cry’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago today (Jun 5 1976)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, June 5, 1976) — “Fool to Cry” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Fool to Cry’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago today (Jun 5 1976) →