Category Archives: 1960s

RFK campaigns in Eugene, Oregon 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1968)

1960s, U.S. Presidents, Vietnam War


Video: 'April RDTV Part One The 1968 Oregon Primary' (May 18, 1968, at 19:36)

(Saturday, May 18, 1968, shortly before 2:00 PDT; during the Democratic Party presidential primaries, 1968) — Senator Robert F.Kennedy, seeking the 1968 Democratic presidential nomination, told 6,500 people today at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, that the Vietnam War “will not the settle the fate of Asia and it will not settle the fate of America, much less, the fate of the world.” Continue reading RFK campaigns in Eugene, Oregon 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1968) →

Jimi Hendrix Experience performs at Miami Pop Festival 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Foxey Lady (Miami Pop 1968)

(Saturday, May 18, 1968, afternoon EDT) — The Jimi Hendrix Experience performed “Foxey Lady” today at the Miami Pop Festival at Gulfstream Park, a horse racing track in Hallandale, Florida (now called Hallandale Beach), just north of Miami. Continue reading Jimi Hendrix Experience performs at Miami Pop Festival 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1968) →

‘Tighten Up’ by Archie Bell & the Drells peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, May 18, 1968) — “Tighten Up” by Archie Bell & the Drells peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (May 18/25, 1968). Continue reading ‘Tighten Up’ by Archie Bell & the Drells peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1968) →

‘The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees’ peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Monkees


Video: 'The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees (Full Album) 1968'

(Saturday, May 18, 1968) — The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees, the fifth studio album issued by The Monkees, peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for four consecutive weeks. Continue reading ‘The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees’ peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1968) →

‘Cowboys to Girls’ by The Intruders peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, May 18, 1968) — “Cowboys to Girls” by The Intruders peaks at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Cowboys to Girls’ by The Intruders peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1968) →

‘Love Is All Around’ by The Troggs peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, May 18, 1968) — “Love Is All Around” by The Troggs peaks at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Love Is All Around’ by The Troggs peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1968) →

The Monkees perform for ‘Head’ film 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 17 1968)

1960s, Movies 1960s, The Monkees


Video: 'The Monkees - Circle Sky (Live 1968)'

(Friday, May 17, 1968; 1:00-7:00 p.m. MDT) — The Monkees rehearsed and performed today at Valley Music Hall in Salt Lake City, Utah, wrapping up filming for Head, the made-for-TV band’s motion picture debut. Continue reading The Monkees perform for ‘Head’ film 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 17 1968) →

Harrison, Starr attend ‘Wonderwall’ premiere at Cannes 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 17 1968)

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


Video: 'The Wonderwall' trailer

(Friday, May 17, 1968) — Wonderwall, a psychedelic film about a eccentric professor who loses himself in daydreams and delusions after a model and her photographer boyfriend move in next to him, premiered today at the Cannes Film Festival with George Harrison (who composed and produced the film’s soundtrack) and Ringo Starr of The Beatles in attendance. Continue reading Harrison, Starr attend ‘Wonderwall’ premiere at Cannes 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 17 1968) →

Catonsville Nine burn draft files to protest Vietnam War 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 17 1968)

1960s, Vietnam War


Video: 'The Catonsville Nine original 5/17/68 footage'

(Friday, May 17, 1968, part of the Opposition to the Vietnam War) — Nine Catholic anti-war activists entered the Selective Service office today in Catonsville, Maryland, seized several hundred draft files and set fire to them with homemade napalm in the parking lot of the building to protest the Vietnam War before being arrested.

The Catonsville Nine, as they came to be known, included Father Daniel Berrigan, a Jesuit priest, his brother Philip Berrigan, a former Josephite priest, and artist Tom Lewis.


Video: 'The Catonsville Nine: Taking A Fiery Stand Against The Vietnam War Drafts'

Lennon, McCartney return to London from New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 16 1968)

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


Video: 'THE BEATLES APPLE AND BEYOND 1968 VOL.2' (May 16, 1968, at 4:09)

(Thursday, May 16, 1968, early morning BST) — John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles arrived today at Heathrow Airport in London, returning home from a promotional trip to the United States to launch Apple Corps. Continue reading Lennon, McCartney return to London from New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 16 1968) →