Category Archives: 1950s

Elvis Presley inducted into U.S. Army 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 24 1958)

1950s, Cold War, Elvis Presley, Popular Music 1950s


Video: 'Elvis Gets Drafted Into the War'

(Monday, March 24, 1958, 6:30 a.m. local time) — Rock music icon Elvis Presley, 23, reported for duty this morning at the draft board office in the M&M Building, 198 South Main in Memphis, Tennessee. Continue reading Elvis Presley inducted into U.S. Army 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 24 1958) →

Movie producer Mike Todd killed in plane crash 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1958)

1950s, Movies 1950s


Video: 'Mike Todd Is Killed In Air Crash (1958)'

(Saturday, March 22, 1958, 2:05 a.m. MST) — Theatrical and movie producer Mike Todd, the 48-year-old husband of actress Elizabeth Taylor, and three other people were killed early today when Todd’s private plane, the Liz, crashed and burned in the Zuni Mountains near Grants, New Mexico. Continue reading Movie producer Mike Todd killed in plane crash 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1958) →

‘South Pacific’ premieres in New York City 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 19 1958)

1950s, Movies 1950s, Popular Music 1950s


Video: 'South Pacific' trailer

(Wednesday, March 19, 1958) — South Pacific, an American romantic musical film based on the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific about a Navy nurse who must choose between love and prejudice during World War II, premiered tonight at the Criterion Theatre in New York City. Continue reading ‘South Pacific’ premieres in New York City 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 19 1958) →

‘Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay’ by Danny & the Juniors peaks at #19 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1958)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Monday, March 17, 1958) — “Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay” by Danny & the Juniors (orchestra conducted by Artie Singer) peaked at #19 on today’s Billboard Best Selling Pop Singles in Stores chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay’ by Danny & the Juniors peaks at #19 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1958) →

’26 Miles (Santa Catalina)’ by The Four Preps peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 10 1958)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Monday, March 10, 1958) — “26 Miles (Santa Catalina)” by The Four Preps peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for three weeks. Continue reading ’26 Miles (Santa Catalina)’ by The Four Preps peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 10 1958) →

First overland crossing of Antarctica completed 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1958)

1950s


Video: 'Fuchs' Triumph (1958)'

(Sunday, March 2, 1958, 1:47 p.m. NZST/Saturday, March 1, 1958, 8:47 EST) — A 2,158-mile multinational expedition led by British explorer Dr. Vivian Fuchs completed the first overland crossing of Antarctica today, reaching Scott Base on McMurdo Sound by way of the South Pole in 99 days. Continue reading First overland crossing of Antarctica completed 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1958) →