Video: 'Detroit Riots 1967'
(Sunday, July 23, 1967, 4:45 a.m. EDT) — The 1967 Detroit riot, also known as the 12th Street riot, one of the most violent riots in U.S. history, began today in the predominantly African-American inner city of Detroit. Continue reading 1967 Detroit riot begins 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 23 1967)
Video: 'Sing This All Together'
(Saturday, July 22, 1967) — The Rolling Stones completed another round of recordings for their next album, Their Satanic Majesties Request today at Olympic Sound Studios in London, having completed “Sing This All Together,” “Sing This All Together (See What Happens)” and “On with the Show.” Continue reading The Rolling Stones wrap up latest round of studio sessions 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 22 1967)
(Saturday, July 22, 1967) — “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” by Frankie Valli at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off You’ by Frankie Valli peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 22 1967)
(Saturday, July 22, 1967) — “All You Need Is Love” by The Beatles debuted at #71 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘All You Need Is Love’ by The Beatles debuts at #71 in USA 50 years ago (July 22 1967)
(Monday, July 22, 1957) — “Over the Mountain; Across the Sea” by Johnnie & Joe peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Top 100 chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Over the Mountain; Across the Sea’ by Johnnie & Joe peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 22 1957)
(Monday, July 22, 1957) — “Wonderful! Wonderful!” by Johnny Mathis peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Wonderful! Wonderful!’ by Johnny Mathis peaks at #14 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 22 1957)
(Monday, July 22, 1957) — “Loving You” by Elvis Presley peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Loving You’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #20 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 22 1957)
Video: 'Carl Sandburg: His Life, His Poetry, His Cause'
(Saturday, July 22, 1967, shortly after 9:00 a.m. EDT) — Carl Sandburg, the snowyhaired poet, folk singer and biographer of Lincoln, died today of natural causes at his 240-acre goat ranch in Flat Rock, North Carolina. He was 89 years old. Continue reading Poet, Lincoln biographer Carl Sandburg dies 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 22 1967)
Video: 'Reshaping the Supreme Court' (July 20, 1937, at 1:37)
(Tuesday, July 20, 1937, 4:30-5:50 p.m. EDT) — U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt asked Vice President John Garner today what his chances were with Congress regarding his plan to increase the number of Supreme Court justices to obtain favorable rulings regarding New Deal legislation. Continue reading VP Garner tells FDR ‘you’re beat’ on ‘court-packing plan’ 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 20 1937)
