Category Archives: 1960s

‘The Flintstones’ animated sitcom series debuts on ABC-TV 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1960)

1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'History of The Flintstones'

(Friday, September 30, 1960, 8:30-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Flintstones, an American animated situation comedy television series that follows the activities of the title family, the Flintstones, and their next-door neighbors, the Rubbles (who are also their best friends) in a romanticized Stone Age setting, debuted tonight on ABC-TV, becoming the first animated series to hold a prime time slot on television.
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‘My Three Sons’ sitcom series debuts on ABC-TV 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 29 1960)

1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'MY THREE SONS - S1 E1 CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK'

(Thursday, September 29, 1960, 9:00-9:30 p.m. EDT) — My Three Sons, an American situation comedy television series about widower and aeronautical engineer Stephen Douglas as he raises his three sons, debuted tonight on ABC-TV.
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Kennedy and Nixon clash in first televised debate between major party presidential candidates 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1960)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '1960 PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE #1 (JOHN F. KENNEDY VS. RICHARD NIXON) (9/26/60)'

(Monday, September 26, 1960, 8:30 p.m. CDT; during the 1960 United States presidential election) — The two leading candidates for President of the United States, Senator John F. Kennedy, a Democrat, and Vice President Richard M. Nixon, a Republican, participated in the first televised debate between presidential nominees in U.S. history tonight in Chicago at the television studios of WBBM-TV. Continue reading Kennedy and Nixon clash in first televised debate between major party presidential candidates 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1960) →

‘My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own’ by Connie Francis peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1960)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Monday, September 26, 1960) — “My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own” by Connie Francis peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 1960). Continue reading ‘My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own’ by Connie Francis peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1960) →

‘Clarabell’s Big Surprise’ revealed on ‘Howdy Doody’ series finale 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 24 1960)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Howdy Doody Show September 24, 1960 Full Last Episode'

(Saturday, September 24, 1960, 10:00-11:00 a.m. EDT) — Clarabell the Clown, who had used pantomime and honking horns to communicate for 13 years on Howdy Doody but had never spoken, surprised his audience today by saying, “Goodbye, kids” on the final episode of the American children’s television series featuring host Buffalo Bob Smith. Continue reading ‘Clarabell’s Big Surprise’ revealed on ‘Howdy Doody’ series finale 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 24 1960) →

‘The Twist’ by Chubby Checker peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 19 1960)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Monday, September 19, 1960) — “The Twist” by Chubby Checker peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Twist’ by Chubby Checker peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 19 1960) →

‘I am not the Catholic candidate for President’: JFK addresses ‘religious issue’ head on 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1960)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'The Primary Source: JFK's 1960 Speech'

(Monday, September 12, 1960, 9:00 p.m. CDT; during the 1960 United States presidential election) — Democratic presidential nominee John F. Kennedy, a Roman Catholic, bluntly told a group of 300 Protestant clergymen meeting tonight at Rice Hotel in Houston that he would resign the presidency if holding it ever required violating his conscience or the national interest. Continue reading ‘I am not the Catholic candidate for President’: JFK addresses ‘religious issue’ head on 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1960) →

Wilma Rudolph wins first of three gold medals at Summer Olympics in Rome 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1960)

1960s


Video: 'WILMA RUDOLPH oro 100 m. Roma 1960'

(Friday, September 2, 1960; during the 1960 Summer Olympics) — American sprinter Wilma Rudolph, who had overcome childhood polio, won the women’s 100 meter dash today at Stadio Olimpico in Romewith a time of 11.0 seconds. Continue reading Wilma Rudolph wins first of three gold medals at Summer Olympics in Rome 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1960) →

‘Walk, Don’t Run’ by The Ventures peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1960)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Monday, August 29, 1960) — “Walk, Don’t Run” by The Ventures peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Walk, Don’t Run’ by The Ventures peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1960) →

50 people injured in racially motivated ‘Ax Handle Saturday’ attack in Jacksonville, Florida 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1960)

1960s, African-American Civil Rights


Video: 'AX HANDLE SATURDAY'

(Saturday, August 27, 1960, early afternoon; during Ax Handle Saturday) — 50 people were injured today when group of 200 middle aged and older white men (allegedly some were members of the Ku Klux Klan), armed with baseball bats and ax handles, clashed with African Americans who were engaging in sit-in protests opposing racial segregation in Hemming Park in Jacksonville, Florida. Continue reading 50 people injured in racially motivated ‘Ax Handle Saturday’ attack in Jacksonville, Florida 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1960) →