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EPA orders ban on domestic use of pesticide DDT, effective at year’s end 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 14 1972)

1970s


Video: 'Pesticides - DDT - Rachel Carson - Silent Spring'

(Wednesday, June 14, 1972) — DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane), a widely used and well-known pesticide that experts say lodges in the food chain of humans, animals, birds, and fish, was banned today in the United States by order of Environmental Protection Agency Director William D. Ruckelshaus, with all use to cease by the end of 1972. Continue reading EPA orders ban on domestic use of pesticide DDT, effective at year’s end 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 14 1972) →

First of two Nazi saboteur teams land on Long Island in New York 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1942)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'Operation Pastorius - Hitler's Dream to See New York in Flames'

(Saturday, June 13, 1942, about 12:10 a.m. EDT; during Operation Pastorius, part of the American Theater of World War II) — The first of two four-man Nazi sabotage teams arrived early this morning in the United States, disembarking from U-202 at Amagansett, New York, about 100 miles east of New York City, on Long Island, at what today is Atlantic Avenue beach. Continue reading First of two Nazi saboteur teams land on Long Island in New York 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1942) →

‘The Other Woman’ by Ray Parker Jr. peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, June 12, 1982) — “The Other Woman” by Ray Parker Jr. peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Other Woman’ by Ray Parker Jr. peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1982) →

‘Always on My Mind’ by Willie Nelson peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, June 12, 1982) — “Always on My Mind” by Willie Nelson peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Always on My Mind’ by Willie Nelson peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1982) →

One million people demonstrate in New York City against nuclear arms race 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1982)

1980s, Cold War


Video: ''March For Disarmament' Anti-Nuclear Rally video - New York City, June 12th 1982'

(Saturday, June 12, 1982, protesters were scheduled to converge in Central Park at 1:00 p.m. EDT for a program of speeches and music that ended at 7:00 p.m. EDT; during the Cold War) — In the largest political demonstration in American history, one million people gathered in New York City’s Central Park today to demonstrate against nuclear weapons and call for an end to the cold war arms race. Continue reading One million people demonstrate in New York City against nuclear arms race 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1982) →

‘Some Time in New York City’ double album by John Lennon and Yoko Ono released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Sometime in New York City (Remastered 2010)' (16 videos)

(Monday, June 12, 1972) — Some Time in New York City, a part-studio, part-live double album by ex-Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, as Plastic Ono Band that included backing by the American rock band Elephant’s Memory was released today in the U.S. (Sept. 15, 1972, in the UK) on Apple Records. Continue reading ‘Some Time in New York City’ double album by John Lennon and Yoko Ono released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1972) →

‘Deep Throat’ pornographic film opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1972)

1970s, Movies 1970s


Video: 'Inside deep Throat (2005) - Trailer [Linda Lovelace]'

(Monday, June 12, 1972, advertised to open at 9:45 a.m. EDT) — Deep Throat, an American pornographic film that was at the forefront of the Golden Age of Porn (1969–1984), made its debut today at the World Theatre, located at 153 W. 49th Street, between 6th and 7th avenues, in the Manhattan borough of New York City. Continue reading ‘Deep Throat’ pornographic film opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1972) →

Three prisoners escape Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary on ‘The Rock’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 11 1962)

1960s


Video: 'Escape From Alcatraz (1962)'

(Monday, June 11, 1962, approximately 10:00 p.m. PDT; during the June 1962 Alcatraz escape attempt) — Three prisoners at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, located on Alcatraz Island (also known as “The Rock”) in San Francisco Bay in California, staged an escape tonight, leaving the island on a makeshift raft; they were never found or heard from again. Continue reading Three prisoners escape Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary on ‘The Rock’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 11 1962) →

Anne Frank receives a diary for her 13th birthday 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1942)

1940s, The Holocaust


Video: '12th June 1942: Anne Frank receives a diary for her 13th birthday'

(Friday, June 12, 1942, 6:45 a.m. Central European Summer Time; during The Holocaust, part of World War II) — Anne Frank, a German-born Jewish girl living in Amsterdam, received an autograph book for her 13th birthday today that she decided to use as a diary and would name it “Kitty.” Continue reading Anne Frank receives a diary for her 13th birthday 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1942) →

The Beatles record second BBC radio performance in Manchester 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 11 1962)

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


Video: 'The Beatles - Ask Me Why (BBC, Teenagers' Turn - Here We Go - 15 June 1962)'

(Monday, June 11, 1962, 8:45-9:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles (John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Pete Best) recorded their second BBC radio appearance tonight at Playhouse Theater in Manchester, performing “Ask Me Why” (the first Lennon-McCartney original composition played on BBC radio), “Besame Mucho,” and “A Picture Of You.” Continue reading The Beatles record second BBC radio performance in Manchester 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 11 1962) →