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‘(Just Like) Romeo and Juliet’ by The Reflections peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, May 30, 1964) — “(Just Like) Romeo and Juliet” by The Reflections peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘(Just Like) Romeo and Juliet’ by The Reflections peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1964) →

U.S. President Franklin Pierce signs Kansas–Nebraska Act, clearing path for slavery expansion 170 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1854)

1850s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'The Kansas Nebraska Act'

(Tuesday, May 30, 1854) — U.S. President Franklin Pierce today signed the Kansas-Nebraska Act, allowing people in the territories of Kansas and Nebraska to decide for themselves whether or not to allow slavery within their borders. Continue reading U.S. President Franklin Pierce signs Kansas–Nebraska Act, clearing path for slavery expansion 170 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1854) →

Paul McCartney attends Billy J. Kramer recording session for ‘From a Window’ in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1964)

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


Video: 'From a Window'

(Friday, May 29, 1964) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles attended a recording session today at EMI Studios in London for “From a Window” as performed by Billy J. Kramer with The Dakotas and written primarily by Paul (officially attributed to fellow Beatle John Lennon and McCartney). Continue reading Paul McCartney attends Billy J. Kramer recording session for ‘From a Window’ in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1964) →

Democrats nominate James K. Polk for president of the United States 180 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1844)

1940s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1844'

(Wednesday, May 29, 1844, approximately 11:45 a.m. local time) — Former Speaker of the House of Representatives James K. Polk of Tennessee was nominated for president of the United States today by delegates to the 1844 Democratic National Convention meeting at Odd Fellows Hall in Baltimore. Continue reading Democrats nominate James K. Polk for president of the United States 180 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1844) →

‘Ain’t She Sweet’ by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1964)

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


Video: 'Ain't She Sweet'

(Friday, May 29, 1964) — “Ain’t She Sweet” by The Beatles (recorded June 22, 1961, in West Germany with Pete Best on drums) was released as a single today in the UK on the Polydor label (July 6, 1964 in the U.S. on ATCO Records). Continue reading ‘Ain’t She Sweet’ by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1964) →

1,012 people die when Canadian ocean liner RMS Empress of Ireland collides with Norwegian cargo ship 110 years ago this hour (May 29 1914)

1910s


Video: 'Disasters of the Century | The Empress of Ireland'

(Friday, May 29, 1914, 1:56 a.m. EST) — The Canadian ocean liner RMS Empress of Ireland sank early this morning in the St. Lawrence River in eastern Quebec after colliding with the much smaller Norwegian cargo ship SS Storstad, which sustained only minor damage. Continue reading 1,012 people die when Canadian ocean liner RMS Empress of Ireland collides with Norwegian cargo ship 110 years ago this hour (May 29 1914) →

Thousands of troops who will spearhead D-Day landings are on the move 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 28 1944)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'Ten Days to D-Day 1/7' (May 28, 1944, at 2:36-10:01)

(Sunday, May 28, 1944, 7:00 a.m. British Double Summer Time (BDST)/1:00 a.m. Eastern War Time(EWT); 9 days before the Normandy landings on the Western Front of World War II) — All over Britain, tens of thousands of troops who will spearhead the D-Day landings are on the move today. Their job is to lead the way for the Allied invasion force against Nazi-occupied continental Europe. Continue reading Thousands of troops who will spearhead D-Day landings are on the move 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 28 1944) →

‘Let’s Hear It for the Boy’ by Deniece Williams peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 26 1984)

1980s, Movies 1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, May 12, 1984) — ““Let’s Hear It for the Boy”” by Deniece Williams at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks (May 26, June 2, 1984). Continue reading ‘Let’s Hear It for the Boy’ by Deniece Williams peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 26 1984) →