Video: 'Unthinkable: The Susan Smith Story'
(Saturday, July 22, 1995, announced shortly before 8:00 p.m. EDT) — Susan Smith was convicted by a jury today in Union, South Carolina, of first-degree murder for drowning her two young sons. Smith was later sentenced to life in prison, and will not be eligible for parole until 2024.
Video: 'This Man Was Tried in Tennessee for Teaching Evolution'
(Tuesday, July 21, 1925, 11:27 a.m. EDT) — The so-called “Monkey Trial” trial of John Thomas Scopes for teaching Darwin’s Theory of Evolution in Dayton, Tennessee, which defense attorney Clarence Darrow characterized today as “the first case of its kind since we stopped trying people for witchcraft” (three-time Democratic presidential nominee William Jennings Bryan was the special prosecutor in the case) is over. Continue reading Scopes ‘Monkey Trial’ ends with guilty verdict, fine 100 years ago this hour (July 21 1925)
Video: 'The 1955 Geneva Conference and Open Skies' (July 21, 1955, at 1:59)
(Thursday, July 21, 1955, 4:00-6:10 pm. CEST; during the Cold War) — During a summit in Geneva, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower presented his Open Skies proposal under which the U.S. and the Soviet Union would trade information on each other’s military facilities and allow aerial reconnaisance (the Soviets rejected the proposal).
Video: 'the manhattan project trinity test'
(Saturday, July 21, 1945, 3:45 p.m. CEST; during World War II) — U.S. President Harry S. Truman received a description of the July 16, 1945, test of the atomic bomb today while at the Potsdam Conference, becoming fully aware of its awesome power for the first time (click here for a clip of this event from “American Experience: Truman” at 2:02:36). Continue reading U.S. President Truman briefed on atomic bomb test 80 years ago this hour (July 21 1945)
(Saturday, July 20, 1985) — “Raspberry Beret” by Prince and the Revolution peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Raspberry Beret’ by Prince and the Revolution peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago today (July 20 1985)
(Saturday, July 20, 1985) — “19” by Paul Hardcastle peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘19’ by Paul Hardcastle peaks at #15 in USA 40 years ago today (July 20 1985)
Video: 'Bob Dylan - Like a Rolling Stone (Official Audio)'
(Tuesday, July 20, 1965) — The single “Like a Rolling Stone” by Bob Dylan was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘Like a Rolling Stone’ single by Bob Dylan released in USA 60 years ago today (July 20 1965)
Video: 'POTSDAM REVISITED: THE RIFLEMAN'S VIOLIN (JFI WinterFest '16 | Dir. Sam Ball)'
(Thursday, July 19, 1945, 8:30 p.m. CEST; during World War II) — In the spirit of their war-inspired partnership, President Harry S. Truman threw a party tonight for Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin at U.S. headquarters in Potsdam, occupied Germany during the Potsdam Conference, flying in two young American GI’s to entertain: pianist Eugene List and violinist Stuart Canin (click here for a clip of this event from “American Experience: Truman” at 2:01:32). Continue reading Truman throws a party for Churchill, Stalin at Potsdam 80 years ago this hour (July 19 1945)
Video: '16- Wings- Venus and Mars (Full Album)' (13 clips)
(Saturday, July 19, 1975) — Venus and Mars by Paul McCartney’s band Wings peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Venus and Mars’ album by Wings peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (July 19 1975)
Video: 'Listen To What The Man Said'
(Saturday, July 19, 1975) — “Listen to What the Man Said” by (former Beatle Paul McCartney and) Wings peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Listen to What the Man Said’ by Wings peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (July 19 1975)
