Video: 'ABC News Coverage of STS-8' (parts 1-6)
(Tuesday, August 30, 1983, 2:32:00 a.m. EDT) — Guion Bluford, 40, became the first African-American in space early today, traveling aboard Space Shuttle Challenger on the mission STS-8 following a 17-minute delay due to thunderstorms near the launch site. Continue reading Guion Bluford becomes first African-American astronaut in space 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1983)
Video: 'The Mersey Sound - Full Documentary - Featuring The Beatles - 9 October 1963' (Aug. 29, 1963, at 22:33-22:39/22:44-22:54)
(Thursday, August 29, 1963) — For the third of four days of filming for Don Haworth’s BBC documentary The Mersey Sound, The Beatles were filmed today in their home city Liverpool. Continue reading The Beatles filmed for BBC documentary ‘The Mersey Sound’ in Liverpool 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1963)
Video: 'August 28, 1963 - President John F. Kennedy meets with the leaders of the March On Washington'
(Wednesday, August 28, 1963, 5:00-6:12 p.m. EDT; during the civil rights movement) — Following the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, highlighted by the “I Have A Dream” speech delivered by American civil rights activist and Baptist minister Martin Luther King Jr., 10 leaders of the event walked over to the White House today for a 72-minute meeting with President John F. Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson in the Oval Office. Continue reading U.S. President John F. Kennedy meets with civil rights leaders following March on Washington 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1963)
Video: 'Martin Luther King | I Have A Dream Speech | August 28, 1963, Full Speech'
(Wednesday, August 28, 1963, approximately 3:00 p.m. EDT; during the civil rights movement) — American civil rights activist and Baptist minister Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have A Dream” speech today from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Continue reading Martin Luther King Jr. delivers ‘I Have a Dream’ speech during March on Washington 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1963)
Video: 'The Mersey Sound - Full Documentary - Featuring The Beatles - 9 October 1963' (Aug. 28, 1963, at 15:00-15:20/17:54-22:03/22:39-22:44/22:54-23:29/26:59-28:12)
(Wednesday, August 28, 1963) — The Beatles were filmed today for a second day for the BBC documentary The Mersey Sound in a dressing room at the BBC’s Dickenson Road studio in Manchester, England. Continue reading The Beatles are interviewed for BBC documentary ‘The Mersey Sound’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1963)
Video: 'Anything Else' trailer
(Wednesday, August 27, 2003) — Anything Else, an American romantic comedy film about an older guy who guides younger guy through a messy and hilarious love story, premiered today at the Venice Film Festival. Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘Anything Else’ romantic comedy film premieres at Venice Film Festival 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 2003)
(Saturday, August 27, 1983) — “I’ll Tumble 4 Ya” by Culture Club peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I’ll Tumble 4 Ya’ by Culture Club peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1983)
(Saturday, August 27, 1983) — “China Girl” by David Bowie peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘China Girl’ by David Bowie peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1983)
(Saturday, August 27, 1983) — “All Time High” by Rita Coolidge peaked at #36 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘All Time High’ by Rita Coolidge peaks at #36 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1983)
(Saturday, August 27, 1983) — “Sharp Dressed Man” by ZZ Top peaked at #56 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sharp Dressed Man’ by ZZ Top peaks at #56 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1983)
