Video: 'Vertigo' trailer
(Friday, May 9, 1958) — Vertigo, a film noir psychological thriller film about a detective who falls for the mysterious woman he’s been hired to tail, premiered today at the Stage Door Theater in San Francisco, the movie’s setting. Continue reading Hitchcock’s ‘Vertigo’ premieres in San Francisco 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1958)
Video: 'Nixon in Peru - 1958 | Today In History | 8 May 17'
(Thursday, May 8, 1958) — Vice President Richard Nixon, on an eight-nation tour of South America, was spat upon, grazed on the neck by a stone, shoved and booed as he marched today in Lima, Peru, into mobs of Communist-led demonstrators demanding his ouster from the country. Continue reading Vice President Nixon Nixon stoned by rioters in Lima, Peru 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 8 1958)
(Monday, April 28, 1958) — “Witch Doctor” by David Seville peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Selling Pop Singles in Stores chart for two consecutive weeks (Apr. 28, May 5, 1958). Continue reading ‘Witch Doctor’ by David Seville peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 28 1958)
(Monday, April 28, 1958) — “Wear My Ring Around Your Neck” by Elvis Presley peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Best Selling Pop Singles in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Wear My Ring Around Your Neck’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 28 1958)
Video: 'Touch of Evil' trailer
(Wednesday, April 23, 1958) — Touch of Evil, a film noir about a narcotics agent who risks his wife’s life to investigate a crooked cop, was released today in ten theaters Los Angeles. Continue reading ‘Touch of Evil’ released in Los Angeles 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 23 1958)
(Monday, April 21, 1958) — “Twilight Time” by The Platters peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Selling Pop Singles in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Twilight Time’ by The Platters peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 21 1958)
(Monday, April 21, 1958) — “The Book of Love” by The Monotones peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Top 100 Sides chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Book of Love’ by The Monotones peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 21 1958)
Video: 'Korean War - PART 2, Prelude to war (1946-1947) 6.25' (Apr. 19-22, 1948, at 7:29)
(Monday, April 19, 1948) — The North Korean People’s Committee convened a meeting for Korean leaders from both zones of occupation today at Moranbong Theater in Pyongyang, the capital of the Soviet occupation zone, ostensibly to find a Korean solution for Korea’s problems. Continue reading North Korea conference opposes UN election 70 years ago today #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 19 1948)
Video: ''The Comedian' (aired February 14, 1957)
(Tuesday, April 15, 1958, 7:00-8:30 p.m. PST) — Playhouse 90, an American television anthology drama series, won four awards tonight at the 10th Primetime Emmy Awards, including Best Dramatic Anthology Series and Best Single Program of the Year (“The Comedian”). Continue reading ‘Playhouse 90’ wins four Emmys 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 15 1958)
(Monday, April 28, 1958) — “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” by Laurie London peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for four consecutive weeks (Apr. 14/21/28, May 5, 1958). Continue reading ‘He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands’ by Laurie London peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 14 1958)
