Video: 'James Meredith Graduates from the University of Mississippi (August 18, 1963)'
(Sunday, August 18, 1963; during the civil rights movement) — James Meredith, 30, today became the first African-American to graduate from the University of Mississippi in its 115 years of existence. Continue reading James Meredith becomes first Black student to graduate from University of Mississippi 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1963)
(Saturday, August 17, 1963) — “Blowin’ in the Wind” by Peter, Paul and Mary peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’ by Peter, Paul and Mary peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 17 1963)
(Saturday, August 17, 1963) — “Judy’s Turn to Cry” by Lesley Gore peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Judy’s Turn to Cry’ by Lesley Gore peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 17 1963)
Video: 'The Beatles - Twist And Shout (1963) HD'
(Wednesday, August 14, 1963) — The Beatles drove from Liverpool to Granada TV Centre in Manchester today to record two performances for the Scene At 6.30 show, a current affairs magazine show broadcast to England’s northern ITV region. Continue reading The Beatles appear on Granada TV’s ‘Scene at 6:30’ program 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 14 1963)
(Saturday, August 10, 1963) — “Fingertips Pt. 2” by Little Stevie Wonder peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (August 10/17/24, 1963). Continue reading ‘Fingertips Pt. 2’ by Little Stevie Wonder peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 10 1963)
(Saturday, August 10, 1963) — “Wipe Out” by The Surfaris peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Wipe Out’ by The Surfaris peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 10 1963)
(Saturday, August 10, 1963) — “(You’re the) Devil in Disguise” by Elvis Presley peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘(You’re the) Devil in Disguise’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 10 1963)
(Saturday, August 10, 1963) — “Marlena” by The Four Seasons peaked at #36 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Marlena’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #36 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 10 1963)
Video: 'Aug. 9. 1963 - Pierre Salinger Announces Death of Patrick Bouvier Kennedy'
(Friday, August 9, 1963, 4:04 a.m. EDT) — Patrick Bouvier Kennedy, fourth child and second son of U.S. President John F. Kennedy and first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, died today from complications of hyaline membrane disease (HMD) at the Children’s Hospital Boston only 39 hours and 12 minutes after being delivered by emergency caesarean section, five and a half weeks early, at the Otis Air Force Base Hospital in Bourne, Massachusetts. Continue reading President and Mrs. John F. Kennedy’s fourth child dies at age 39 hours and 12 minutes 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 9 1963)
Video: 'The Beatles At Jersey Airport, Jersey, England - Color Home Movie - 8 August 1963' (Aug. 8, 1963)
(Thursday, August 8, 1963) — The Beatles were filmed today boarding a 12-seater aeroplane on Jersey for the 30-mile journey to Guernsey, separate islands in the English Channel off the northwest coast of France. Continue reading The Beatles are filmed departing Jersey for Guernsey islands in England 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 8 1963)
