Category Archives: 1960s

‘Doctor Who’ premieres on BBC-TV 50 years ago this hour (1963)


Video: 'Doctor Who Unbound 01 - An Unearthly Child'

(Saturday, November 23, 1963, 17:16:20 GMT) — The classic British science-fiction series Doctor Who premiered today on BBC Television, starring William Hartnell as the first incarnation of the time-traveling title character.

President Kennedy’s body arrives at the White House 50 years ago this hour (1963)


Video: 'Saturday, November 23rd 1963 04.30 - Arrival to The White House'

(Saturday, November 23, 1963, 4:34 a.m. EST) — The body of President John F. Kennedy arrived at the White House this morning, where it was taken to the East Room and placed under ceremonial military guard. Continue reading President Kennedy’s body arrives at the White House 50 years ago this hour (1963)

Oswald arraigned for the murder of President Kennedy 50 years ago this hour (1963)


Video: '"FOUR DAYS IN NOVEMBER" (1964 DAVID L. WOLPER FILM)' (Oswald charged at 1:19:45)

(Saturday, November 23, 1963, shortly after 1:30 a.m. CST) — Lee Harvey Oswald was arraigned this morning before before Justice of the Peace David L. Johnston for the murder President John F. Kennedy (Oswald had been charged with the murder at 11:26 p.m. CST).

JFK assassin suspect Lee Harvey Oswald speaks with reporters 50 years ago this hour (1963)


Video: 'Oswald talks to Press' (3 clips from Oswald's midnight press conference)

(Saturday, November 23, 1963, 12:05 a.m. CST) — A press showing with Lee Harvey Oswald, a suspect in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and charged with the murder of police officer J.D. Tippit, was held tonight in the basement assembly room of Dallas police headquarters (click here to watch a CBS video clip of press conference). Jack Ruby attends. Continue reading JFK assassin suspect Lee Harvey Oswald speaks with reporters 50 years ago this hour (1963)

JFK assassin suspect charged with police officer’s murder 50 years ago this hour (1963)


Video: 'Arrest of Lee Oswald and death of Officer J.D. Tippit.'

(Friday, November 22, 1963, 8:10 p.m. EST) — Lee Harvey Oswald, a suspect in the assassination of President F. Kennedy, was charged tonight with the murder of Officer J.D. Tippit.

President Kennedy’s autopsy begins 50 years ago this hour (1963)


Video: 'Missing JFK Autopsy Photo Found - JFK Autopsy Part I'

(Friday, November 22, 1963, 7:35 p.m. EST) — The autopsy of President John F. Kennedy was performed tonight at the Bethesda Naval Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. 277 X-rays and photographs were taken preliminarily and the pathological examination began at about 8 p.m.

After the autopsy was concluded at approximately 11 p.m., the president’s body was prepared for burial. This was finished at approximately 4 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, 1963.

Air Force One carrying JFK’s body, new president arrives at Andrews AFB 50 years ago this hour (1963)


Video: 'Arrival of the Kennedy Party from Dallas on Nov. 22 1963'

(Friday, November 22, 1963, 5:58 p.m. EST) — Air Force One landed at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, this evening. Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy, met by the late president’s younger brother, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, and escorted the transfer of the casket to a waiting ambulance. Continue reading Air Force One carrying JFK’s body, new president arrives at Andrews AFB 50 years ago this hour (1963)

President Johnson makes first public statement 50 years ago this hour (1963)


Video: 'Johnson Speech Andrews Air Force base Nov. 22 1963'

(Friday, November 22, 1963, 6:10 p.m. EST) — U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson made his first statement to the nation as President of the United States from Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, some twelve minutes after arriving with the body of slain President John F. Kennedy. Continue reading President Johnson makes first public statement 50 years ago this hour (1963)

Air Force One departs Dallas carrying JFK’s body, new president 50 years ago this hour (1963)


Video: 'From Parkland Memorial Hospital to Dallas Love Field Airport' (Air Force One departs Love Field at 3:09)

(Friday, November 22, 1963, 2:47 p.m. CST) — Air Force One, carrying the body of slain President John F. Kennedy, his widow Jacqueline, President Lyndon B. Johnson, First Lady “Lady Bird” Johnson, departed Dallas this afternoon for Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland.


Video: 'Newly discovered Post-JFK Assassination Air Force One Flight Deck Recordings (11-22-1963)'

Body of President Kennedy loaded onto Air Force One 50 years ago this hour (1963)


Video: From Parkland Memorial Hospital to Dallas Love Field Airport (JFK's body arrives at Love Field at 1:04)

(Friday, November 22, 1963, 2:15 p.m. CST) — The casket carrying the body of President John F. Kennedy was lifted onto Air Force One today by Secret Service agents at Love Field in Dallas for transport back to Washington.