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American Civil War ‘Battle of Seven Pines’ ends with both sides claiming victory 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1862)

1860s, American Civil War


Video: 'American Civil War: Battle of Seven Pines - "Battle of Fair Oaks" - All Parts'

(Sunday, June 1, 1862, mid-morning local time; part of the Peninsula Campaign of the American Civil War) — The two-day Battle of Seven Pines, the culmination of an offensive up the Virginia Peninsula by Union Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan, in which the Army of the Potomac reached the outskirts of Richmond, ended today with both sides claiming victory. Continue reading American Civil War ‘Battle of Seven Pines’ ends with both sides claiming victory 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1862) →

U.S. President James Madison recounts Britain’s series of ‘hostile’ acts in ‘war message’ to Congress 210 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1812)

1810s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'History: The War of 1812 Documentary' (June 1, 1812 at 13:57)

(Monday, June 1, 1812) — U.S. President James Madison sent a “war message” to Congress today, recounting what he called Britain’s “series of acts hostile to the United States as an independent and neutral nation,” though not specifically calling for a declaration of war. Continue reading U.S. President James Madison recounts Britain’s series of ‘hostile’ acts in ‘war message’ to Congress 210 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1812) →

Kentucky admitted as 15th state 230 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1792)

1790s


Video: 'Kentucky - 50 States - US Geography'

(Friday, June 1, 1792) — The Commonwealth of Kentucky, located in the Upper South of the United States, became the 15h state to be admitted to the Union today, splitting from Virginia in the process. Continue reading Kentucky admitted as 15th state 230 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1792) →

Nazi mass murderer Adolf Eichmann executed in Israel 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1962)

1960s, The Holocaust, World War II


Video: 'Adolf Eichmann | Nazi Hunters | S1E02'

(Friday, June 1, 1962, a few minutes past midnight Israel Standard Time) — Adolf Eichmann, a German-Austrian SS-Obersturmbannführer and one of the major organizers of The Holocaust, the so-called “Final Solution to the Jewish Question” in Nazi terminology, was hanged at a prison in Ramla, Israel, early this morning. Continue reading Nazi mass murderer Adolf Eichmann executed in Israel 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1962) →

26 people killed as three terrorists open fire inside Lod Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1972)

1970s


Video: '1972 Lod Airport Massacre Revisited'

(Tuesday, May 30, 1972, 10:20 p.m. Israel Standard Time; during the Lod Airport massacre) — Three gunmen armed with automatic rifles and hand grenades attacked a crowd of 250 to 300 people tonight at Lod Airport (now Ben Gurion International Airport) near Tel Aviv, Israel, killing 26 people and injuring 79 others. Continue reading 26 people killed as three terrorists open fire inside Lod Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1972) →

Lincoln Memorial dedicated on National Mall in Washington, D.C. 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1922)

1920s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Lincoln Memorial Dedication May 30, 1922'

(Tuesday, May 30, 1922, 2:30 p.m. EDT) — The Lincoln Memorial, a U.S. national memorial built to honor the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, was dedicated today on the western end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., across from the Washington Monument. Continue reading Lincoln Memorial dedicated on National Mall in Washington, D.C. 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1922) →

Bing Crosby records ‘White Christmas,’ best-selling single of all-time, in Los Angeles 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1942)

1940s, Christmas, Movies 1940s, Popular Music 1940s

(Friday, May 29, 1942) — “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby, the world’s best-selling single (in terms of sales of physical media), was recorded today with the John Scott Trotter Orchestra and the Ken Darby Singers at the Radio Recorders recording studio, 932 N. Western Avenue in Los Angeles. Continue reading Bing Crosby records ‘White Christmas,’ best-selling single of all-time, in Los Angeles 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1942) →

‘Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)’ by Elton John peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s, The Beatles 1980s

(Saturday, May 29, 1982) — “Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)” by Elton John peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)’ by Elton John peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1982) →

‘Fantasy’ by Aldo Nova peaks at #23 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, May 29, 1982) — “Fantasy” by Aldo Nova peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Fantasy’ by Aldo Nova peaks at #23 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1982) →

‘Wake Up Little Susie’ by Simon and Garfunkel peaks at #27 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, May 29, 1982) — “Wake Up Little Susie” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at #27 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Wake Up Little Susie’ by Simon and Garfunkel peaks at #27 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1982) →