Video: 'Ken.Burns.The.Civil.War.9of9.The.Better.Angels.Of.Our.Nature' (May 22, 1865 at 28:07)
(Monday, May 22, 1865) — Former Confederate President Jefferson Davis, captured by union forces on May 10, 1865, was incarcerated for two years beginning today at Fort Monroe, Virginia, made to wear chains in a cell kept perpetually lit.
(Friday, May 22, 1835) — U.S. Vice President Martin Van Buren of New York was unanimously nominated president today at the 1835 Democratic National Convention meeting at the Fourth Presbyterian Church in Baltimore, more than 19 months ahead of the 1836 general election. Continue reading Democrats unanimously tap VP Martin Van Buren as Andrew Jackson’s successor 190 years ago today (May 22 1835)
Video: 'Chuck Berry - Maybelline (1955)'
(Saturday, May 21, 1955) — Chuck Berry today recorded “Maybellene,” his first single release and his first hit, at Universal Recording Studios in Chicago for Chess Records. Continue reading Chuck Berry records his first single, ‘Maybellene’ for Chess Records in Chicago 70 years ago today (May 21 1955)
(Saturday, May 21, 1955) — “Dance with Me, Henry” by Georgia Gibbs was the #2 song on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dance with Me, Henry’ by Georgia Gibbs peaks at #2 in USA 70 years ago today (May 21 1955)
Video: ‘Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall Wedding at Malabar’
(Monday, May 21, 1945, shortly after noon EWT; during World War II) — Actors Humphrey Bogart, 45, and Lauren Bacall, 20, were married today in the spacious hallway of the twenty-room house of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Louis Bromfield on Malabar Farm in Lucas, Ohio, in a three-minute ceremony. Continue reading Film actors Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall wed in Lucas, Ohio 80 years ago this hour (May 21 1945)
Video: 'The Return of the Pink Panther' trailer
(Wednesday, May 21, 1975, 11:00 a.m. EDT) — The Return of the Pink Panther, the fourth in a series of comedy films featuring an inept French police detective, Inspector Jacques Clouseau, opened this morning at the Rivoli Theatre, located at the north end of Times Square on Broadway between 49th and 50th Streets. Continue reading ‘The Return of the Pink Panther’ opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour (May 21 1975)
Video: 'CBS Evening News says goodbye to Connie Chung'
(Saturday, May 20, 1995, evening) — CBS News has removed Connie Chung, the second woman to work as a regular anchor on a network evening newscast, from her post, the network announced tonight. Continue reading Connie Chung fired as co-anchor of ‘CBS Evening News’ 30 years ago tonight (May 20 1995)
Video: 'MUSIC OF THE SIXTIES SHINDIG 1965 THE ROLLING STONES'
(Monday, May 20, 1965) — The Rolling Stones taped a performance today in Los Angeles for the May 26, 1965, edition of the ABC-TV variety series Shindig!, performing “Down The Road A Piece,” “Little Red Rooster,” “The Last Time,” “Play with Fire” and “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.” Continue reading The Rolling Stones perform for ‘Shindig’ 60 years ago today (May 20 1965)
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(Sunday, May 19, 1935, shortly after 8:00 a.m. British Summer Time) — T.E. Lawrence, also known as the legendary “Lawrence of Arabia,” died today in Dorset, England, six days after being injured in a motorcycle crash. He was 46.
(Saturday, May 18, 1985) — “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” by Simple Minds peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’ by Simple Minds peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (May 18 1985)
