Jackson calls on Democrats to reconcile, back nominee 30 years ago tonight (July 17 1984)


Video: 'Matt Libman Presents: Jesse Jackson 1984 Democratic National Convention Keynote Address (1 of 5)'

(Tuesday, July 17, 1984, evening PDT) — The 1984 Democratic National Convention belonged to civil rights leader and presidential candidate Jesse Jackson tonight, who brought the house down in San Francisco as he preached a sermon of unity, harmony and victory following a fractious and contentious primary season (click here for audio/transcript of the full address).

New York Gov. Mario Cuomo electrifies Democrats with keynote address 30 years ago tonight (July 16 1984)


Video: 'Mario Cuomo's 1984 Convention Speech'

(Monday, July 16, 1984, evening PDT) — New York Governor Mario Cuomo, a new face on the national scene, electrified delegates attending the 1984 Democratic National Convention tonight San Francisco with his rousing “Tale of Two Cities” keynote address (click here for audio/transcript of the full address and/or click here for extended video the second half of the speech).

Republicans nominate Sen. Barry Goldwater for president 50 years ago this hour (July 15 1964)


Video: 'Mr. Conservative: Barry Goldwater at the 1964 Republican National Convention' (roll call at 3:04-3:49)

(Wednesday, July 15, 1964, 10:13 p.m. PDT) — Sen. Barry Goldwater of Arizona, the champion of a new American conservatism, was nominated for president tonight by the 1964 Republican National Convention meeting at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California. Continue reading Republicans nominate Sen. Barry Goldwater for president 50 years ago this hour (July 15 1964)

Rockefeller booed by Goldwater supporters at GOP convention 50 years ago tonight (July 14 1964)


Video: 'Nelson Rockefeller: Republican Party must repudiate extremists'

(Tuesday, July 14, 1964) — In a speech to the Republican national convention in San Francisco tonight, New York Gov. Nelson Rockefeller was repeatedly interrupted and heckled by supporters of Barry Goldwateras he called on the GOP to denounce political extremists (click here to watch an extended clip of Rockefeller’s speech).

Ehrlichman, three others found guilty in Ellsberg break-in case 40 years ago today (July 12 1974)


Video: 'Ehrlichman Convicted - CBS Radio - Leslie Stahl - July 12, 1974'

(Friday, July 12, 1974; during the Watergate scandal) — John Ehrlichman, former top aide to U.S. President Richard Nixon, and three others were convicted today of conspiring to violate the civil rights of Daniel Ellsberg’s former psychiatrist.

American forces secure Saipan as last Japanese defenses fall 70 years ago this hour (July 9 1944)


Video: 'Documentary World War 2 II in Colour The Second World War color' (final Allied assault on Saipan at 1:33:34)

(Sunday, July 9, 1944, 4:15 p.m. ChST; during the Battle of Saipan, part of World War IIPacific War) — The Allied conquest of Saipan Island in Japan’s inner defense line was completed this afternoon, clearing the way for direct strikes to the Japanese mainland by U.S. B-29 bombers. Continue reading American forces secure Saipan as last Japanese defenses fall 70 years ago this hour (July 9 1944)

Diem appointed prime minister of South Vietnam 60 years ago today (July 7 1954)


Video: 'Vietnam a Television History Episode 2' (July 7, 1954, at 4:18)

(Wednesday, July 7, 1954; during the First Indochina War, part of the Cold War) — Two months after the French surrendered to the Viet Minh at Dien Bien Phu, Emperor Bao Dai appointed Ngo Dinh Diem today as prime minister of what would become South Vietnam, hoping he would be able to attract American aid.