Video: 'Clutter Family Murders'
(Sunday, November 15, 1959, just after midnight CST) — Four members of the Clutter family – Herb Clutter, his wife Bonnie, and their teenage children Nancy and Kenyon – were murdered early this morning in their home in the small farming community of Holcomb, Kansas. Continue reading Clutter family murdered by two ex-cons in Holcomb, Kansas 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1959)
(Monday, October 26, 1959) — “Primrose Lane” by Jerry Wallace peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Primrose Lane’ by Jerry Wallace peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1959)
(Monday, October 26, 1959) — “Shout – part 1” by The Isley Brothers peaked at #47 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Shout – part 1’ by The Isley Brothers peaks at #47 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1959)
(Monday, October 12, 1959) — “Poison Ivy” by The Coasters peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Poison Ivy’ by The Coasters peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1959)
(Monday, October 5, 1959) — “Mack the Knife” by Bobby Darin peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for nine non-consecutive weeks (Oct 5/12/19/26, Nov. 2/9/23/30, Dec. 7, 1959). Continue reading ‘Mack the Knife’ by Bobby Darin peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1959)
(Monday, October 5, 1959) — “Put Your Head on My Shoulder” by Paul Anka peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Put Your Head on My Shoulder’ by Paul Anka peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1959)
Video: '001 The Twilight Zone Where Is Everybody clip1'
(Friday, October 2, 1959, 10:00-10:30 p.m EDT) — The Twilight Zone, an American anthology television series created and presented by Rod Serling, debuted tonight on CBS-TV. Continue reading ‘The Twilight Zone’ anthology series debuts on CBS-TV 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 2 1959)
(Monday, September 21, 1959) — “Sleep Walk” by Santo & Johnny peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Sept. 21/28, 1959). Continue reading ‘Sleep Walk’ by Santo & Johnny peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1959)
(Monday, September 21, 1959) — “(Till) I Kissed You” by The Everly Brothers peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘(Till) I Kissed You’ by The Everly Brothers peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1959)
Video: 'Khrushchev Arrives in America - A Clip from "Cold War Roadshow"'
(Tuesday, September 15, 1959, 11:30 a.m. EDT; during the Cold War) — Nikita Khrushchev became the first Soviet leader to visit the United States today as he was welcomed by President Dwight Eisenhower at Andrews Air Force Base at the beginning of an 11-day visit. Continue reading Khrushchev becomes first Soviet leader to visit United States 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1959)
