Category Archives: 1960s

Native American occupation of Alcatraz begins 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1969)

1960s


Video: '20th November 1969: Native Americans begin their occupation of Alcatraz Island'

(Thursday, November 20, 1969, at approximately 5:00 a.m. PST; during the Occupation of Alcatraz) — The first of five boatloads of American Indians of various Native American tribes arrived and took up residence this morning on Alcatraz Island, claiming the island located in California’s San Francisco Bay from the U.S. government based on a 19th century land treaty. Continue reading Native American occupation of Alcatraz begins 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1969) →

Apollo 12 astronauts begin mankind’s second moonwalk 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 19 1969)

1960s, space exploration


Video: 'Apollo 12 - Moonwalking (Full Mission 17)' (Conrad's first steps on Moon at 15:25)

(Wednesday, November 19, 1969, 6:44:22 a.m. EST/Monday, July 21, 1969, 11:44:22 UTC Coordinated Universal Time) — A third person from Earth set foot on the Moon today as American astronaut Charles “Pete” Conrad, commander of the Apollo 12 manned mission, climbed down the lunar module’s ladder and said, “Whoopie! Man, that may have been a small one for Neil, but that’s a long one for me.” Continue reading Apollo 12 astronauts begin mankind’s second moonwalk 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 19 1969) →

The Rolling Stones perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'The Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter - 1969 Ed Sullivan Show'

(Tuesday, November 18, 1969) — The Rolling Stones performed “Gimme Shelter,” “Live with Me” and “Honky Tonk Women” live to a pre-recorded backing track today at CBS Television City studios in Los Angeles for the Nov. 23, 1969, edition of the CBS-TV variety series The Ed Sullivan Show. Continue reading The Rolling Stones perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1969) →

Kennedy clan patriarch Joseph P. Kennedy, 81, dies 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1969)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Joseph Kennedy Sr Father Of An American Dynasty'

(Tuesday, November 18, 1969, 11:05 a.m. EST) — Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., the patriarch of a political dynasty beset by tragedy, died peacefully today at his summer home in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, at the age of 81. Continue reading Kennedy clan patriarch Joseph P. Kennedy, 81, dies 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1969) →

Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jerry Lee Lewis, Moms Mabley perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'Creedence Clearwater Revival - Fortunate Son - Live 1969'

(Sunday, November 16, 1969, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Creedence Clearwater Revival performed “Fortunate Son” and “Down on the Corner,” Jerry Lee Lewis performed “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On” and standup comedian Moms Mabley discussed her preference for younger men on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety series The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jerry Lee Lewis, Moms Mabley perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1969) →

‘Cold Turkey’ by Plastic Ono Band debuts at #86 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'Cold Turkey - John Lennon Plastic Ono Band [Original video]'

(Saturday, November 15, 1969) — “Cold Turkey” by Plastic Ono Band, a rock band formed by John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, as a vehicle for their collaborative and solo projects, debuted at #86 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Cold Turkey’ by Plastic Ono Band debuts at #86 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1969) →

Largest anti-war protest in U.S. history begins 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1969)

1960s, Cold War, The Beatles 1960s, U.S. Presidents, Vietnam War


Video: '15th November 1969: 500,000 people march on Washington in the Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam'

(Saturday, November 15, 1969, 10:25 a.m.-4:00 p.m. EST; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — The Vietnam Moratorium Committee staged what is believed to be the largest antiwar protest in United States history today when as many as half a million people attended a mostly peaceful demonstration in Washington. Continue reading Largest anti-war protest in U.S. history begins 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1969) →

Apollo 12 blasts off in second attempt to land humans on Moon 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1969)

1960s, space exploration


Video: 'Apollo 12 Launch on TV with Jack King: "The Kennedy Launch Control communication", November 14, 1969' (launch at 21:55)

(Friday, November 14, 1969, 11:22:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time/16:22:00 Coordinated Universal Time) — Apollo 12, carrying astronauts Pete Conrad, Richard Gordon and Alan Bean, blasted off from Cape Kennedy in Florida today in man’s second attempt to walk on another world — the Moon. Continue reading Apollo 12 blasts off in second attempt to land humans on Moon 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1969) →

VP Spiro Agnew assails TV news coverage of Vietnam War 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1969)

1960s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents, Vietnam War


Video: 'Spiro Agnew attacks television media November 13, 1969 Des Moines [FULL]'

(Thursday, November 13, 1969, approximately 6:00 p.m. CST; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — U.S. Vice President Spiro Agnew accused the three American television networks (whose affiliate stations’ broadcast rights were licensed by the United States government) tonight of permitting producers of news programs, newscasters and commentators to give the American people a highly selected and often biased presentation of the news. Continue reading VP Spiro Agnew assails TV news coverage of Vietnam War 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1969) →

Jim Morrison arrested after landing in Phoenix 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 11 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors


Video: 'Additional Scenes The Doors The Movie 7' (Nov. 11, 1969, at 0:33)

(Tuesday, November 11, 1969, evening MST) — One day after pleading not guilty in Miami to charges of indecent exposure and public intoxication during a March 1, 1969, concert, Jim Morrison, lead singer of The Doors rock group, was arrested again tonight upon his arrival in Phoenix, Arizona. Continue reading Jim Morrison arrested after landing in Phoenix 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 11 1969) →