Category Archives: 1960s

Police battle anti-war demonstrators in Chicago 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1968)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'PBS Documentary "Television" - Episode 4 of 8' (Aug. 28, 1968, at 33:02/35:14)

(Wednesday, August 28, 1968, shortly before 8:00 p.m. CDT; during the 1968 Democratic National Convention) — As Democrats picked their next presidential nominee tonight at the International Amphitheatre, a pitched battle between the police and thousands of young anti-Vietnam war demonstrators raged in the streets of Chicago. Continue reading Police battle anti-war demonstrators in Chicago 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1968) →

Fighting breaks out during rally at Chicago’s Grant Park 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1968)

1960s, Vietnam War


Video: '1968 Democratic Convention' (Aug. 28, 1968, at 29:46)

(Wednesday, August 28, 1968, afternoon CDT; during the 1968 Democratic National Convention) — As Democrats debated the party’s Vietnam plank at their national convention, fighting broke out this afternoon during a mass rally at nearby Grant Park when three demonstrators started hauling down an American flag from a pole by the park’s band shell where speakers were denouncing the Chicago authorities, the Johnson administration and the war on in Vietnam. Continue reading Fighting breaks out during rally at Chicago’s Grant Park 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1968) →

Democrats delay fight on Vietnam Plank 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1968)

1960s, U.S. Presidents, Vietnam War


Video: '1968 Democratic Convention' (Aug. 27-28, 1968, at 27:15)

(Wednesday, August 28, 1968, 1:17 a.m. CDT; during the 1968 Democratic National Convention) — The Democratic National Convention broke up in anger and confusion early this morning, just a few minutes after the start of the long-awaited debate on the Vietnam plank of the 1968 platform. Continue reading Democrats delay fight on Vietnam Plank 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1968) →

CBS reporter Dan Rather assaulted at Democratic Convention 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1968)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'PBS Documentary "Television" - Episode 4 of 8' (Aug. 27, 1968, at 34:09)

(Tuesday, August 27, 1968, 8:25 p.m. CDT; during the 1968 Democratic National Convention) — CBS correspondent Dan Rather was punched in the stomach and knocked to the ground tonight during the network’s live coverage of the 1968 Democratic National Convention at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago as he attempted to interview a delegate from Georgia who appeared as though he was being forcibly removed by men without identification badges. Continue reading CBS reporter Dan Rather assaulted at Democratic Convention 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1968) →

Three Democratic presidential rivals debate 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1968)

1960s, U.S. Presidents, Vietnam War


Video: 'Vietnam: A Television History - Homefront USA [10/11]' (Aug. 27, 1968, at 27:03)

(Tuesday, August 27, 1968, 10:30 a.m.-12:05 p.m. CDT; during the 1968 Democratic National Convention) — The three leading candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination — Vice President Hubert Humphrey, Senator Eugene McCartny and Senator George McGovern — met face to face before the California convention delegation today at the LaSalle Hotel in Chicago in the first such encounter of the campaign. Continue reading Three Democratic presidential rivals debate 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1968) →

1968 Democratic National Convention opens 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1968)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '1968 Democratic Convention' (Aug. 26, 1968, at 19:49)

(Monday, August 26, 1968 7:30 p.m. CDT; during the 1968 Democratic National Convention) — The Democratic National Convention, unsettled by a brushfire movement to draft Senator Edward M. Kennedy for President, plunged into fights on its rules and on the seating of disputed delegations soon after it opened tonight at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago. Continue reading 1968 Democratic National Convention opens 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1968) →

The Beatles release ‘Hey Jude’/’Revolution’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1968)

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


Video: 'Hey Jude (Remastered 2015)'

(Monday, August 26, 1968) — The single “Hey Jude”/“Revolution” by The Beatles was released today in the U.S. (Aug. 30, 1968, in the UK). Continue reading The Beatles release ‘Hey Jude’/’Revolution’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1968) →

VP Humphrey arrives in Chicago for Democratic Convention 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 25 1968)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '1968 Democratic Convention' (Aug. 25, 1968, at 1:18)

(Sunday, August 25, 1968) — Vice President Hubert Humphrey, front-runner for the presidential nomination, arrived today at O’Hare International Airport for the 1968 Democratic National Convention, which would begin the following day. Continue reading VP Humphrey arrives in Chicago for Democratic Convention 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 25 1968) →

Lennon and Ono on ‘Frost On Saturday’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1968)

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

(Saturday, August 24, 1968, 6:45-7:30 p.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — In their first joint appearance on television, John Lennon of The Beatles and his new girlfriend, Yoko Ono, were interviewed by David Frost tonight for his show Frost On Saturday, broadcast live from Studio One of Wembley Studios in London.

‘Born to Be Wild’ by Steppenwolf peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, August 24, 1968) — “Born to Be Wild” by Steppenwolf peaks at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Born to Be Wild’ by Steppenwolf peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1968) →