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)
Video: '1959: Luna 2 (USSR)'
(Monday, September 14, 1959, 2:24 a.m. Moscow Standard Time) — The first human-made object to make contact with another celestial body landed on the Moon today as the Soviet satellite Lunik 2 crashed near the Sea of Tranquility. Continue reading Soviet probe becomes first man-made object to land on the Moon 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1959)
Video: 'Bonanza S1 E1 A Rose For Lotta'
(Saturday, September 12, 1959, 7:30-8:30 p.m EDT) — Bonanza, an American western television series that was set in the 1860s and centered on the wealthy Cartwright family that live in the vicinity of Virginia City, Nevada, bordering Lake Tahoe, debuted tonight on NBC-TV. Continue reading ‘Bonanza’ series debuts in color on NBC-TV 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1959)
(Monday, September 7, 1959) — “See You in September” by The Tempos peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘See You in September’ by The Tempos peaks at #23 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1959)
(Monday, September 7, 1959) — “High Hopes” by Frank Sinatra “and a bunch of kids” with orchestra conducted by Nelson Riddle peaked at #30 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘High Hopes’ by Frank Sinatra peaks at #30 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1959)
(Monday, August 24, 1959) — “The Three Bells (Les Trois Cloches)” by The Browns peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Aug. 24/31, Sep. 7/14, 1959). Continue reading ‘The Three Bells’ by The Browns peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1959)
(Monday, August 24, 1959) — “Sea of Love” by Phil Phillips peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Sea of Love’ by Phil Phillips peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1959)
Video: 'Hawaii Joins the Union'
(Friday, August 21, 1959, 4:00-4:10 p.m. EDT) — Hawaii, a group of islands located in the central Pacific Ocean, was admitted as the 50th state of the United States today As President Dwight Eisenhower signed the document of proclamation at the long table at which he meets his Cabinet. Continue reading Hawaii becomes the 50th state 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 21 1959)
(Monday, August 17, 1959) — “There Goes My Baby” by The Drifters peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘There Goes My Baby’ by The Drifters peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 17 1959)
(Monday, August 17, 1959) — “What’d I Say” by Ray Charles peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘What’d I Say’ by Ray Charles peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 17 1959)
