Video: 'Plessy v Ferguson and Segregation: Crash Course Black American History #21'
(Monday, May 18, 1896) — The U.S. Supreme Court, in Plessy v. Ferguson, today upheld the constitutionality of state laws requiring racial segregation in public facilities under the doctrine of “separate but equal.” Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court upholds racial segregation 130 years ago today (May 18 1896)
Video: '"Got To Get You Into My Life" (Second Version: Take 8)'
(Wednesday, May 18, 1966, 2:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles resumed production of their seventh studio album Revolver this evening at EMI Studio 2 in London, as Paul McCartney overdubbed various instruments and new vocals for his song “Got To Get You Into My Life.”
Video: 'Bob Dylan - The Bootleg Series Vol. 4: Bob Dylan Live 1966, The “Royal Albert Hall” Concert (1998)' (15 videos)
(Tuesday, May 17, 1966, scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — Bob Dylan recorded his Royal Albert Hall concert today, actually recorded at the Manchester Free Trade Hall in England. Continue reading Bob Dylan records ‘Royal Albert Hall’ concert in Manchester, England 60 years ago this hour (May 17 1966)
(Saturday, May 17, 1986) — “The Greatest Love of All” by Whitney Houston peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (May 17/24/31, 1986). Continue reading ‘The Greatest Love of All’ by Whitney Houston peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (May 17 1986)
(Saturday, May 17, 1986) — “What Have You Done for Me Lately” by Janet Jackson peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘What Have You Done for Me Lately’ by Janet Jackson peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago today (May 17 1986)
Video: 'President Clinton Signing Megan's Law'
(Monday, May 17, 1996, 10:50 a.m. EDT) — U.S. President Bill signed legislation today that requires states to warn communities when convicted sex offenders who might still pose a danger settle in their neighborhoods. Continue reading President Bill Clinton signs ‘Megan’s Law’ bill on warning of sex offenders 30 years ago this hour (May 17 1996)
Video: 'The Searchers' trailer
(Wednesday, May 16, 1956, 8:30 p.m. CDT) — The Searchers, a Western film about a middle-aged Civil War veteran who spends years looking for his abducted niece, premiered tonight at the Chicago Theatre on North State Street in the Loop area of Chicago. Continue reading ‘The Searchers’ epic Western film premieres in Chicago 70 years ago this hour (May 16 1956)
Video: 'Annie Get Your Gun (1946 Cast Recording)' (12 clips)
(Thursday, May 16, 1946, 8:30 p.m. EDT) — The Irving Berlin musical Annie Get Your Gun, starring Ethel Merman as Annie Oakley and Ray Middleton as Frank Butler, opened tonight on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre, 249 West 45th Street (George Abbott Way) in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City.
Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings - Live in Landover, MD (May 16th, 1976)'
(Sunday, May 16, 1976, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EDT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the second of two shows tonight at Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland on the seventh stop of the 21-city, 31-show Wings Over America leg of his band’s Wings Over The World tour.
Video: 'The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds (2016 Stereo)' (13 videos)
(Monday, May 16, 1966) — Pet Sounds, the 11th studio album by the American rock band the Beach Boys, widely considered to be one of the most influential albums in music history, was released today. Continue reading ‘Pet Sounds’ album by The Beach Boys released 60 years ago today (May 16 1966)
