U.S. Secretary of State George Marshall outlines plan for American reconstruction, relief aid to Europe 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 5 1947)

1940s, Cold War


Video: 'The Marshall Plan Speech (video presentation by the Marshall Foundation)'

(Thursday, June 5, 1947, 2:50 p.m. EDT; during the Cold War) — U.S. Secretary of State George Marshall gave a speech today at Harvard University in which he outlined the Marshall Plan (officially the European Recovery Program, ERP), an American initiative to aid Western Europe, in which the United States would give over $13 billion in economic support to help rebuild Western European economies after the end of World War II. Continue reading U.S. Secretary of State George Marshall outlines plan for American reconstruction, relief aid to Europe 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 5 1947) →

About 10 million American men begin registering for draft 100 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 5 1917)

1910s, World War I


Video: 'THE DRAFT | The Selective Service Act | PBS'

(Tuesday, June 5, 1917; during World War I) — About 10 million American men between the ages of 21 and 31 began registering for the draft today. Continue reading About 10 million American men begin registering for draft 100 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 5 1917) →

Israel launches surprise preemptive strike on Egypt 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 5 1967)

1960s


Video: 'The Six-Day War Begins - 1967 | Today in History | 5 June 16'

(Monday, June 5, 1967, 7:48 a.m. IST) — The Six-Day War erupted today in the Middle East as Israel, anticipating a possible attack by its Arab neighbors, launched a series of preemptive airfield strikes that destroyed nearly the entire Egyptian air force (Syria, Jordan and Iraq immediately entered the conflict). Continue reading Israel launches surprise preemptive strike on Egypt 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 5 1967) →

‘Mission: Impossible,’ ‘The Monkees’ big winners at Emmy Awards 50 years ago this hour (Jun 4 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s, The Monkees


Video: ‘Monkees at the Emmys 1967’

(Sunday, June 4, 1967, 9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) — Mission: Impossible dominated the 19th Emmy Awards tonight, winning three major awards, including Outstanding Dramatic Series. The Monkees won Outstanding Comedy Series. Continue reading ‘Mission: Impossible,’ ‘The Monkees’ big winners at Emmy Awards 50 years ago this hour (Jun 4 1967) →

The Young Rascals perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 4 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'Groovin' - The Young Rascals'

(Sunday, June 4, 1967, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Young Rascals performed “Groovin'” on tonight’s CBS television variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading The Young Rascals perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 4 1967) →

Jimi Hendrix performs ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 4 1967)

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


Video: 'jimi hendrix - sgt peppers lonely hearts club band' (filmed Dec. 22, 1967)

(Sunday, June 4, 1967) — The Jimi Hendrix Experience opened their show tonight at London’s Saville Theatre with “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” the title song of The Beatles’ legendary album released just three days before, with two of the band’s members, Paul McCartney and George Harrison, in attendance, much to their astonishment and delight. Continue reading Jimi Hendrix performs ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 4 1967) →

‘Mainstreet’ by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band peaks at #24 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (June 4 1977)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, June 4, 1977) — “Mainstreet” by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band peaked at #24 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Mainstreet’ by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band peaks at #24 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (June 4 1977) →

Former U.S. Vice President William A. Wheeler dies 130 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 4 1887)

1880s, U.S. Presidents

(Saturday, June 4, 1887, 10:10 a.m. local time) — William A. Wheeler, the 19th Vice President of the United States from 1877 to 1881, during the administration of President Rutherford B. Hayes, died today at his home in Malone, New York. He was 67.

‘Miracle on 34th Street’ opens in New York City 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 4 1947)

1940s, Christmas, Movies 1940s


Video: 'Miracle on 34th Street' trailer

(Wednesday, June 4, 1947, doors opened at 10:30 a.m. EDT) — Miracle on 34th Street, a Christmas comedy-drama film about a department store Santa who claims to be the real thing, opened this morning at the Roxy Theatre at 153 West 50th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues, just off Times Square in New York City. Continue reading ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ opens in New York City 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 4 1947) →