Video: 'Vietnam a Television History Episode 10' (Oct. 21, 1967, at 12:01)
(Monday, October 16, 1967; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — “Stop the Draft Week” was launched today in front of the induction centers of 30 American cities, by thousands of people protesting against the Vietnam War. Continue reading ‘Stop the Draft Week’ begins in 30 American cities 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1967)
(Saturday, October 14, 1967) — Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower unveiled today the cornerstone of a new National Presbyterian Church that will replace the one he attended while he was in office (click here to watch video). Continue reading Eisenhower feted on 77th birthday 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1967)
(Saturday, October 14, 1967) — “Gimme Little Sign” by Brenton Wood peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Gimme Little Sign’ by Brenton Wood peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1967)
(Saturday, October 14, 1967) — “Hey Baby (They’re Playing Our Song)” by The Buckinghams peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Hey Baby (They’re Playing Our Song)’ by The Buckinghams peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1967)
(Saturday, October 14, 1967) — “Dandelion” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dandelion’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1967)
Video: 'The Beatles cartoons Episode 38'
(Saturday, October 14, 1967, 12:00 noon EDT) — The Beatles are strolling around Salisbury Plain when they all fall into a well; and later, Ringo loses his voice on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC. Continue reading ‘Tomorrow Never Knows/I’ve Just Seen A Face’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1967)
(Saturday, October 14, 1967) — “A Banda (Ah Bahn-da)” by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass peaked at #35 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘A Banda (Ah Bahn-da)’ by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass peaks at #35 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1967)
(Saturday, October 14, 1967) — “Purple Haze” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience peaked at #65 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Purple Haze’ by The Jimi Hendrix Experience peaks at #65 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1967)
Video: '1967 World Series'
(Thursday, October 12, 1967, at approximately 1:00 p.m.-3:53 p.m. EDT) — The St. Louis Cardinals won the 1967 World Series today, beating the Boston Red Sox 7-2 at Fenway Park in Boston, in the seventh and deciding game. Continue reading Cardinals beat Red Sox to win World Series 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1967)
Video: 'The President: October 1967. MP889.' (Oct. 10, 1967, at 12:25)
(Tuesday, October 10, 1967, 11:25 a.m. EDT; during the Cold War) — The Outer Space Treaty, prohibiting the placing of weapons of mass destruction on the moon or elsewhere in space, took effect today at a ratification ceremony held at the East Room of the White House. Continue reading Outer Space Treaty enters into force 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1967)
