Category Archives: 1960s

Johnson pledges vote for all, calls Selma ‘American tragedy’ 50 years ago today (Mar 13 1965)

1960s, African-American Civil Rights


Video: 'President Johnson's Meeting with Governor George Wallace, 3/13/65. MP538.'

(Saturday, March 13, 1965, during the African-American Civil Rights Movement (1954–68)) — U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson told Gov. George C. Wallace Alabama today that police brutality in Selma, Alabama, “just must not be repeated” and that federal force would be used if necessary to protect African-Americans there. Continue reading Johnson pledges vote for all, calls Selma ‘American tragedy’ 50 years ago today (Mar 13 1965) →

General Khanh accepts Viet ouster 50 years ago this hour (Feb 22 1965)

1960s, Cold War, Vietnam War


Video: 'Vietnam: A Television History - LBJ Goes to War [3/11]' (Feb. 22, 1965, at 28:40)

(Monday, February 22, 1965, 6:30 a.m. ICT; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Khanh formally announced his resignation today as commander-in-chief of South Vietnamese armed forces during a telephone call to his generals from a military air strip at Da Lat, about 150 miles northeast of Saigon, where his plane landed after running low on fuel.

The Armed Forces Council had unanimously decided late Sunday to replace Khanh with Maj. Gen. Tran Van Minh as commander in chief.

Comedian Joan Rivers debuts on ‘Tonight’ with Johnny Carson 50 years ago this hour (Feb 17 1965)

1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'Joan Rivers is Hilarious on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show FULL INTERVIEW, 1986' (they extensively refer to her Feb. 17, 1965, debut)

(Wednesday, February 17, 1965, 11:30 p.m. EST) — Comedian Joan Rivers made her first appearance tonight on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.

James Brown records ‘Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag’ 50 years ago today (Feb 1 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'James Brown - Papa's Got A Brand New Bag (Parts 1 & 2) [stereo]'

(Monday, February 1, 1965) — James Brown recorded “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag” today at Arthur Smith Studios in Charlotte, North Carolina. Continue reading James Brown records ‘Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag’ 50 years ago today (Feb 1 1965) →

Saigon battalions retake Binh Gia in long fight 50 years ago today (Dec 30 1964)

1960s, Cold War, Vietnam War


Video: 'Vietnam: A Television History - America's Enemy [5/11]' (Dec. 30, 1964, at 19:35)

(Wednesday, December 30, 1964; during the Battle of Binh Gia of the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — Saigon troops recaptured the village of Binh Gia today after U.S. helicopters flew in reinforcements. The battle continued through Jan. 1, 1975.

Viet Cong capture South Vietnamese village of Binh Gia 50 years ago today (Dec 28 1964)

1960s, Cold War, Vietnam War


Video: 'Vietnam: A Television History - America's Enemy [5/11]' (Dec. 28, 1964, at 19:06)

(Monday, December 28, 1964, early hours; during the Battle of Binh Gia of the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — Some 1,500 Vietcong, armed with machine guns and recoil-less rifles, today captured the village of Binh Gia, 40 miles southeast of Saigon. Continue reading Viet Cong capture South Vietnamese village of Binh Gia 50 years ago today (Dec 28 1964) →

The Supremes debut on ‘Ed Sullivan’ 50 years ago this hour (Dec 27 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'Supremes: "Come See About Me" (USA, 1964)'

(Sunday, December 27, 1964, 8 p.m. EST) — The Supremes debuted on the live CBS television variety series The Ed Sullivan Show tonight, performing “Come See About Me.” It was the group’s first of sixteen appearances on the celebrated program (1964-1969).

Cleveland blitz leaves Colts in ruins in NFL Championship Game 50 years ago this hour (Dec 27 1964)

1960s


Video: 'Cleveland Browns Frank Ryan last NFL championship QB (1964)' (Dec. 27, 1964, at 4:30)

(Sunday, December 27, 1964, 1:35 p.m. EST) — The Cleveland Browns defeated the Baltimore Colts 27-0 today to win the NFL Championship Game played at Cleveland Municipal Stadium.

Viet Cong operatives bomb Saigon quarters of U.S. officers 50 years ago this hour (Dec 24 1964)

1960s, Cold War, Vietnam War


Video: 'Vietnam: A Television History - LBJ Goes to War [3/11]' (Dec. 24, 1964, at 21:15)

(Thursday, December 24, 1964, Christmas Eve, 5:45 p.m. local time; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — Two Viet Cong operatives detonated a car bomb tonight underneath the Brink Hotel in Saigon, which housed United States Army officers. The explosion killed two Americans, an officer and an NCO, and injured approximately 60, including military personnel and Vietnamese civilians.