Video: 'Eisenhower's State Of The Union Message (1958)'
(Thursday, January 9, 1958, 12:30 p.m. EST) — In his sixth State of the Union address, U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower today laid down an eight-point “safety through strength” program and called on the American people for “sacrifice and a high degree of understanding” so the country can “wage total peace.” Continue reading Ike urges ‘sacrifice’ to ‘wage total peace’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 9 1958)
(Monday, January 6, 1958) — “At the Hop” by Danny & the Juniors peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for five consecutive weeks (Jan. 6/13/20/27, Feb. 3, 1958). Continue reading ‘At the Hop’ by Danny & the Juniors peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 6 1958)
(Monday, January 6, 1958) — “Great Balls of Fire” by Jerry Lee Lewis peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Great Balls of Fire’ by Jerry Lee Lewis peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 6 1958)
(Monday, January 6, 1958) — “Hey Schoolgirl” by Tom & Jerry (Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel) peaked at #49 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hey Schoolgirl’ by Tom & Jerry peaks at #49 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 6 1958)
(Monday, December 30, 1957) — “Peggy Sue” by Buddy Holly peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Top 100 Sides chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Peggy Sue’ by Buddy Holly peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1957)
(Monday, December 30, 1957) — “Bony Moronie” by Larry Williams peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Bony Moronie’ by Larry Williams peaks at #14 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1957)
Video: 'Buddy Holly on the Arthur Murray Dance Party 12/29/57'
(Saturday, December 28, 1957, 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST) — Buddy Holly and the Crickets (drummer Jerry Allison, bassist Joe B. Mauldin) made their first television appearance as a three-piece band tonight on the Arthur Murray Party television series on NBC, performing “Peggy Sue.” Continue reading The Crickets perform on ‘Arthur Murray Party’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1957)
(Thursday, December 26, 1957) — The Memphis Draft Board today granted rock music icon Elvis Presley, 22, a 60-day draft deferment until March 20, 1958, so he could film King Creole.
Video: 'Wild Strawberries' trailer
(Thursday, December 26, 1957) — Wild Strawberries, a Swedish drama film about a distinguished professor who thinks back on his loveless life on his way to an awards ceremony, opened today in Sweden. Continue reading ‘Wild Strawberries’ released in Sweden 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 26 1957)
(Monday, December 23, 1957) — “April Love” by Pat Boone peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for two consecutive weeks (Dec. 23/30, 1957). Continue reading ‘April Love’ by Pat Boone peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1957)
