Category Archives: 1960s

U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson orders retaliatory strikes in Gulf of Tonkin, propelling U.S. into Vietnam War 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1964)

1960s, Cold War, Vietnam War


Video: 'President Johnson's Vietnam Address, 8/4/64. MP498.'

(Tuesday, August 4, 1964, 11:34 p.m. EDT; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — President Lyndon B. Johnson announced tonight that he had ordered retaliatory action against gunboats and “certain supporting facilities in North Vietnam” following renewed attacks on American destroyers in the second Gulf of Tonkin incident. Continue reading U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson orders retaliatory strikes in Gulf of Tonkin, propelling U.S. into Vietnam War 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1964) →

‘A Hard Day’s Night’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964)

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

(Saturday, August 1, 1964) — “A Hard Day’s Night” by The Beatles peaked today at #1 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutives weeks (Aug. 1/8, 1964). Continue reading ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964) →

‘The Little Old Lady from Pasadena’ by Jan and Dean peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, August 1, 1964) — “The Little Old Lady from Pasadena” by Jan and Dean peaked today at #3 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Little Old Lady from Pasadena’ by Jan and Dean peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964) →

‘Nobody I Know’ by Peter and Gordon peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, August 1, 1964) — “Nobody I Know” by Peter and Gordon (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked today at #12 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Nobody I Know’ by Peter and Gordon peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964) →

‘You’re My World’ by Cilla Black peaks at #26 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964)

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

(Saturday, August 1, 1964) — “You’re My World” by Cilla Black (production by The Beatles’ producer George Martin) peaked today at #26 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You’re My World’ by Cilla Black peaks at #26 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964) →

‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ by Boston Pops Orchestra peaks at #55 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964)

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

(Saturday, August 1, 1964) — “I Want to Hold Your Hand” by the Boston Pops Orchestra (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked today at #55 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ by Boston Pops Orchestra peaks at #55 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964) →