(Friday, March 4, 1853, 1:30 p.m. local time) — Former U.S. Senator Franklin Pierce of New Hampshire took the oath of office today as the 14th president of the United States on the East Portico of the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading Franklin Pierce sworn in as 14th president of the United States, William R. King becomes 13th VP 170 years ago today (Mar 4 1853)
Video: 'President Franklin Roosevelt 1933 Inauguration'
(Saturday, March 4, 1933, 1:06 p.m. EST) — Former Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York took the oath of office today as the 32nd President of the United States at the East Portico of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. Continue reading Franklin D. Roosevelt inaugurated as 32nd president of the United States, John Nance Garner as 32nd VP 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1933)
(Tuesday, March 4, 1873, 12:30 p.m. local time) — President Ulysses S. Grant of Illinois took the oath of office today for a second term as the 18th President of the United States on the East Portico of the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading President Ulysses S. Grant sworn in for second term, Henry Wilson as 18th VP 150 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1873)
(Monday, March 4, 1833, 12:00 p.m. local time) — President Andrew Jackson of Tennessee took the oath of office today for a second term as the 7th President of the United States in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading U.S. President Andrew Jackson sworn in for second term, Martin Van Buren as 8th VP 190 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1833)
(Thursday, March 4, 1813, noon local time; during the War of 1812) — President James Madison of Virginia took the oath of office today for a second term as the 4th President of the United States in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading President James Madison sworn in for second term as 4th president of the United States, Elbridge Gerry as 5th VP 210 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1813)
(Monday, March 4, 1793, noon local time) — President George Washington of Virginia took the oath of office today for a second term as the first president of the United States in the Senate Chamber of Congress Hall in Philadelphia. Continue reading President George Washington, VP John Adams sworn in for second terms in Philadelphia 230 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1793)
Video: 'Ringo Starr and Harry Nilsson At The 15th Annual Grammy Awards - 3 March 1973'
(Saturday, March 3, 1973, 9:00-10:30 p.m. CST) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr, along with singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson, presented the award for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male at the 15th Annual Grammy Awards tonight at Tennessee Theater, Nashville, Tennessee. Continue reading Ringo Starr appears twice at 15th Annual Grammy Awards in Nashville 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 3 1973)
(Saturday, March 3, 1973) — “Last Song” by Edward Bear peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Last Song’ by Edward Bear peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 3 1973)
(Saturday, March 3, 1973) — “Could It Be I’m Falling in Love” by The Spinners peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Could It Be I’m Falling in Love’ by The Spinners peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 3 1973)
(Saturday, March 3, 1973) — “Rocky Mountain High” by John Denver peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Rocky Mountain High’ by John Denver peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 3 1973)
