Category Archives: 1950s

Earl Warren sworn-in as 14th Chief Justice of the United States 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1953)

1950s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '1953 Chief Justice: Governor Earl Warren Named To U.S. Highest Court'

(Monday, October 5, 1953, noon EST) — Former California Governor Earl Warren was sworn in today as the 14th Chief Justice of the United States; he would preside over a major shift in American constitutional jurisprudence, which has been recognized by many as a “Constitutional Revolution” in the liberal direction. Continue reading Earl Warren sworn-in as 14th Chief Justice of the United States 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1953) →

U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy marries Jacqueline Lee Bouvier in Newport, Rhode Island 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1953)

1950s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'The Wedding of John F. Kennedy & Jacqueline Bouvier in Color'

(Saturday, September 12, 1953, 11:00 a.m. EDT) — U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy, 36, married Jacqueline Lee Bouvier, 24, today at St. Mary’s Church in Newport, Rhode Island, in a mass celebrated by Boston’s Archbishop Richard Cushing. Continue reading U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy marries Jacqueline Lee Bouvier in Newport, Rhode Island 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1953) →

‘Vaya con Dios (May God Be with You)’ by Les Paul and Mary Ford peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 8 1953)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Saturday, August 8, 1953) — “Vaya con Dios (May God Be with You)” by Les Paul and Mary Ford peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for the first of 11 non-consecutive weeks (Aug. 8/15/22/29, Sept. 5/12/19/26, Oct. 2, Nov. 7/14, 1953). Continue reading ‘Vaya con Dios (May God Be with You)’ by Les Paul and Mary Ford peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 8 1953) →

‘From Here to Eternity’ romantic war drama film premieres in New York City 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 5 1953)

1950s, Movies 1950s


Video: 'From Here to Eternity' trailer

(Wednesday, August 5, 1953, 10:00 a.m. EDT) — From Here to Eternity, an American romantic war drama film about the tribulations of three soldiers stationed on Hawaii in the months leading up to the Dec. 7, 1941, Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, premiered this morning at the Capitol Theatre, a movie palace located at 1645 Broadway, just north of Times Square in New York City. Continue reading ‘From Here to Eternity’ romantic war drama film premieres in New York City 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 5 1953) →

U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower hails Korean War truce with prayers of thanksgiving 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1953)

1950s, Cold War, Korean War


Video: 'Eisenhower Talks On Korea Armistice In White House (1950)'

(Sunday, July 26, 1953, 10:00 p.m. EDT; during the Korean War, part of the Cold War) — U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower greeted the news of the Korean War Agreement, signed 59 minutes ago, with prayers of thanksgiving tonight but warned the nation that the Allies had won an armistice only on a single battleground and had not achieved peace in the world. Continue reading U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower hails Korean War truce with prayers of thanksgiving 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1953) →

Korean Armistice Agreement signed in Panmunjom to end Korean War hostilities 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 27 1953)

1950s, Cold War, Korean War


Video: 'Korean Truce Signed (1953)'

(Monday, July 27, 1953, 10:01 a.m. Korea Standard Time; during the Korean War, part of the Cold War and the Korean conflict) — The long-awaited Korean Armistice Agreement was signed this morning at Panmunjom, calling for a cease-fire in the Korean War after three years of bloody fighting, effective at 10:00 p.m. Korea Standard Time (9:00 a.m. EDT). Continue reading Korean Armistice Agreement signed in Panmunjom to end Korean War hostilities 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 27 1953) →

‘I’m Walking Behind You’ by Eddie Fisher peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1953)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Saturday, July 25, 1953) — “I’m Walking Behind You” by Eddie Fisher with Hugo Winterhalter and his Orchestra and Sally Sweetland peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for the first of two consecutive weeks (July 25, Aug. 1, 1953). Continue reading ‘I’m Walking Behind You’ by Eddie Fisher peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1953) →

American spies Julius Rosenberg and his wife, Ethel, are executed at New York’s Sing Sing prison 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 1953)

1950s, Cold War


Video: 'Spy Saga of Julius & Ethel Rosenberg - Decades TV Network'

(Friday, June 19, 1953) — Americans Julius Rosenberg, 35, and his wife, Ethel, 37, convicted of spying for the Soviet Union, were executed tonight at Sing Sing Prison in Ossining, New York; Julius at 8:06 p.m. and Ethel at 8:16 p.m. EDT. Continue reading American spies Julius Rosenberg and his wife, Ethel, are executed at New York’s Sing Sing prison 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 1953) →

Soviets crush anti-government riots in East Berlin 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1953)

1950s, Cold War


Video: 'Dramatic Scenes - Berlin Riots (1953)'

(Wednesday, June 17, 1953, during the East German uprising of 1953, part of the Cold War and the anti-communist insurgencies in Central and Eastern Europe) — Soviet tanks, troops, and armored cars moved into East Berlin, and martial law was declared today after 30,000 to 50,000 rioting workers had threatened to swamp the local police and seize the East German government. Continue reading Soviets crush anti-government riots in East Berlin 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1953) →

Queen Elizabeth II crowned in London’s Westminster Abbey by Archbishop of Canterbury 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 2 1953)

1950s


Video: 'BBC TV Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II: Westminster Abbey 1953 (William McKie)'

(Tuesday, June 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth II arrived at Westminster Abbey at about 11:00 a.m. British Summer Time; during the Coronation of Elizabeth II) — The coronation of Elizabeth II as queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms took place today at Westminster Abbey in London. Continue reading Queen Elizabeth II crowned in London’s Westminster Abbey by Archbishop of Canterbury 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 2 1953) →