Category Archives: 1960s

Robert F. Kennedy shot and gravely wounded 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 5 1968)

1960s, U.S. Presidents

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) →

RFK wins California, South Dakota primaries 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 4 1968)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


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) →

The Beatles add overdubs to ‘Revolution 1’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 4 1968)

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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) →

Pop artist Andy Warhol shot in New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1968)

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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) →

Kennedy, McCarthy hold first TV debate 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1968)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


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) →

Helen Keller, symbol of courage, dies 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1968)

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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) →

‘Mrs. Robinson’ by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1968)

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(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) →

‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’ by Hugo Montenegro peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1968)

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(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) →

The Beatles begin recording ‘The White Album’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1968)

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Video: 'The Making of The Beatles (White Album)'

(Thursday, May 30, 1968, 2:30 p.m.-2:40 a.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles began recording their ninth studio album, a double album simply titled The Beatles but more commonly known as “The White Album,” today at EMI Studios in London, recording 16 takes of John Lennon’s “Revolution 1.” Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘The White Album’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1968) →

Kennedy arrives in California after Oregon loss 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1968)

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Video: 'American Experience The Kennedys 2' (Kennedy loses Oregon at 1:19:40)

(Wednesday, May 29, 1968; during the Democratic Party presidential primaries, 1968) — The morning after his upset loss to Senator Eugene McCarthy in the Oregon Democratic presidential primary, Senator Robert F. Kennedy hosted a press conference today at the Los Angeles airport, saying “I think I probably have to win” the next primary on June 4, 1968, in California. Continue reading Kennedy arrives in California after Oregon loss 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1968) →