Category Archives: 1960s

Jack Ruby, killer of accused JFK assassin, dies 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 3 1967)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'January 3, 1967 - Jack Ruby dies at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas'

(Tuesday, January 3, 1967, 10:30 a.m. CST) — Jack Ruby, the man who shot the accused assassin of President John F. Kennedy before a nationwide television audience on Nov. 24, 1964, died today at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas, the same hospital in which Kennedy and his assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, died. Continue reading Jack Ruby, killer of accused JFK assassin, dies 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 3 1967) →

Ronald Reagan sworn-in as California’s 33rd governor 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 2 1967)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '[Governor Ronald Reagan #1]'

(Monday, January 2, 1967, 12:16 a.m. PST) — Ronald Reagan, the former film actor and future U.S. president who defeated incumbent Pat Brown in the Nov. 1966 election, became the 33rd governor of California in a post-midnight ceremony today, vowing to “try very hard.” Continue reading Ronald Reagan sworn-in as California’s 33rd governor 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 2 1967) →

‘I’m a Believer’ by The Monkees peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 31 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Monkees

(Saturday, December 31, 1966) — “I’m a Believer” by The Monkees peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for seven consecutive weeks (Dec. 31, 1966, Jan. 7/14/21/28, Feb. 4/11, 1967).

It was the group’s second of three number one hits on the chart (1966-1967).

‘Mustang Sally’ by Wilson Pickett peaks at #23 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 24 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, December 24, 1966) — “Mustang Sally” by Wilson Pickett peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.

In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked Wilson Pickett’s recording of the song at #434 on a list of “500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”

‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’ released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1966)

1960s, Movies 1960s


Video: 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' (trailer)

(Friday, December 23, 1966) — The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, an Italian epic Spaghetti Western film about a three men seeking hidden loot during the Civil War (the third and final installment in the Dollars Trilogy following A Fistful of Dollars and For a Few Dollars More), was released today in Italy. Continue reading ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’ released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1966) →

‘Love in the Open Air’/’Theme From ‘The Family Way” single by George Martin Orchestra released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1966)

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


Video: 'Love In The Open Air 'The Family Way' Paul McCartney (1966) (HQ)'

(Friday, December 23, 1966) — “Love in the Open Air” backed with “Theme From ‘The Family Way'” by Beatles’ producer George Martin & His Orchestra, two tracks from the The Family Way (Original Soundtrack Album), were released as a single today, featuring Paul McCartney of The Beatles as composer. Continue reading ‘Love in the Open Air’/’Theme From ‘The Family Way” single by George Martin Orchestra released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1966) →