McCartney and Wings stage dress rehearsal for global tour before star-studded audience 50 years ago this hour (Sep 6 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s


Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings - Live in Borehamwood (September 6th, 1975)'

(Saturday, September 6, 1975, 7:45 p.m. British Summer Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed a full-scale dress rehearsal today at Elstree Film Studios in Hertfordshire, England, ahead of their upcoming Wings Over the World tour, playing to an invited audience of about 900 that included music executives, friends, family, and celebrities such as fellow ex-Ringo Starr, Elton John, Twiggy, and Dave Mason. Continue reading McCartney and Wings stage dress rehearsal for global tour before star-studded audience 50 years ago this hour (Sep 6 1975) →

‘Rhinestone Cowboy’ by Glen Campbell peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 6 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, September 6, 1975) — “Rhinestone Cowboy” by Glen Campbell peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Sep. 6/13, 1975). Continue reading ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’ by Glen Campbell peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 6 1975) →

President Harry S. Truman gives Congress program for peace 80 years ago this hour (Sep 6 1945)

1940s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'American Experience - Truman (1997) - Part 4' (Sep. 6, 1945, at 3:29)

(Thursday, September 6, 1945, 8:00 a.m. EDT) — U.S. President Harry S. Truman delivered a special message to Congress today, proposing a 21-point program for a peace time economy, including an increase in the minimum wage, aid for housing and a bill for the first pre-paid medical insurance in the nation’s history. Continue reading President Harry S. Truman gives Congress program for peace 80 years ago this hour (Sep 6 1945) →

Treaty of Portsmouth ends Russo-Japanese War 120 years ago this hour (Sep 5 1905)

1900s


Video: 'World War Zero - The Russo Japanese War 1904-1905 (Documentary)'

(Tuesday, September 5, 1905, 3:47 p.m. local time) — The Treaty of Portsmouth, ending the Russo-Japanese War, was signed today in New Hampshire. Continue reading Treaty of Portsmouth ends Russo-Japanese War 120 years ago this hour (Sep 5 1905) →

U.S. President Gerald Ford escapes assassination attempt 50 years ago this hour (Sep 5 1975)

1970s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme aims gun at President Ford'

(Friday, September 5, 1975, 10:04 a.m. PDT) — U.S. President Gerald R. Ford escaped an attempt on his life today in Sacramento, California, by Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme, a follower of Charles Manson (who was serving a life sentence for organizing the 1969 Tate-La Bianca murders). Continue reading U.S. President Gerald Ford escapes assassination attempt 50 years ago this hour (Sep 5 1975) →

Woman branded ‘Tokyo Rose’ arrested in Yokohama 80 years ago today (Sep 5 1945)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'Tokyo 'rose' Questioned (1945)'

(Wednesday, September 5, 1945) — Japanese-American Iva Toguri D’Aquino, suspected of being wartime broadcaster “Tokyo Rose,” was arrested today in Yokohama. Continue reading Woman branded ‘Tokyo Rose’ arrested in Yokohama 80 years ago today (Sep 5 1945) →

U.S. President George W. Bush taps John Roberts for chief justice 20 years ago this hour (Sep 5 2005)

2000s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'President picks Roberts to replace chief justice Rehnquist'

(Monday, September 5, 2005, 8:01 a.m. EDT) — U.S. President George W. Bush said today that he would nominate Judge John Roberts, who had been his choice to fill the Supreme Court seat being vacated by Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, to succeed William H. Rehnquist (who died Sept. 3, 2005) as chief justice of the United States.

Albert Schweitzer, 90, dies at his hospital 60 years ago this hour (Sep 4 1965)

1960s


Video: 'Albert Schweitzer: My Life is My Argument' (Sept. 4, 1965, at 32:58)

(Thursday, September 4, 1965, 11:30 p.m. WAT) — Albert Schweitzer, a German—and later French—theologian, organist, philosopher, physician, and medical missionary in Africa, also known for his historical work on Jesus, died tonight in his jungle hospital in Lambarene, Gabon. Continue reading Albert Schweitzer, 90, dies at his hospital 60 years ago this hour (Sep 4 1965) →