Video: 'Robert F. Kennedy death announcement'
(Thursday, June 6, 1968, 1:44 a.m. PDT; during the Democratic Party presidential primaries, 1968) — Senator Robert F. Kennedy of New York, the younger brother of slain President John F. Kennedy, died today at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles, California. Continue reading Robert F. Kennedy dies of gunshot wounds 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1968)
Video: 'The President: June 1968. MP897.' (June 4-5, 1968, at 0:23)
(Wednesday, June 5, 1968, 10:02 p.m. EDT) — In an emotional and at times even angry statement on television tonight, President Lyndon Johnson responded to this morning’s shooting of Robert F. Kennedy with plea for Americans to end the violence in their midst once and for all, to tolerate neither hatred nor the preaching of violence and to resolve to live under the law. Continue reading LBJ seeks ‘end to violence’ after RFK shooting 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 5 1968)
Video: 'RFK Assassination - As It Happened' (3 videos)
(Wednesday, June 5, 1968, at approximately 12:15 a.m. PDT; during the Democratic Party presidential primaries, 1968) — Senator Robert F. Kennedy of New York, the younger brother of slain President John F. Kennedy, was shot and critically wounded this morning at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles just after he claimed victory in California’s Democratic presidential primary. Continue reading Robert F. Kennedy shot and gravely wounded 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 5 1968)
Video: 'American Experience The Kennedys 2' (June 4, 1968, at 1:20:19)
(Tuesday, June 4, 1968, polls closed in California at 8:00 p.m. PDT; during the Democratic Party presidential primaries, 1968) — Senator Robert F. Kennedy of New York rebounded tonight from his stunning loss in Oregon on May 28, 1968, winning both the California and South Dakota Democratic primaries. Continue reading RFK wins California, South Dakota primaries 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 4 1968)
Video: 'Revolution (take your knickers off) - Beatles'
(Tuesday, June 4, 1968, 2:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m. BST) — In the earliest glimpse (currently available) of The Beatles’ “White Album” sessions that began just last Thursday (May 30, 1968), John Lennon re-recorded his lead vocals for “Revolution 1” while lying on his back in an attempt to alter the sound of his voice today at EMI Studio 3 in London. Continue reading The Beatles add overdubs to ‘Revolution 1’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 4 1968)
Video: 'The Sinner | Famous Murders Bizarre Motives: Valerie Solanas | USA Network'
(Monday, June 3, 1968, 4:20 p.m. EDT) — Pop artist and underground film producer Andy Warhol, 39, was shot and critically wounded this afternoon at his New York film studio, known as “The Factory.” Continue reading Pop artist Andy Warhol shot in New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1968)
Video: 'Eugene McCarthy Robert Kennedy Debate 1968 ElectionWallDotOrg'
(Saturday, June 1, 1968, 6:30-7:30 p.m. PDT; during the Democratic Party presidential primaries, 1968) — Senators Robert F. Kennedy and Eugene J. McCarthy met tonight in the first face-to-face confrontation of their campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination, disputing one key point relating to the Vietnam negotiations. Continue reading Kennedy, McCarthy hold first TV debate 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1968)
Video: 'Helen Keller - Her Amazing Story'
(Saturday, June 1, 1968, 3:35 p.m. EDT) — Author-lecturer Helen Keller, who triumphed over blindness and deafness almost since her birth and was revered by millions throughout the world as a symbol of the indomitable human spirit, died today at her home, Arcan Ridge, located in Easton, Connecticut, at age 87. Continue reading Helen Keller, symbol of courage, dies 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1968)
(Saturday, June 1, 1968) — “Mrs. Robinson” by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (June 1/8/15, 1968). Continue reading ‘Mrs. Robinson’ by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1968)
(Saturday, June 1, 1968) — “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” by Hugo Montenegro peaks at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’ by Hugo Montenegro peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1968)
