(Tuesday, May 9, 1865, 12 noon local time; during the American Civil War) — U.S. President Andrew Johnson issued a proclamation today declaring the American Civil War may be regarded as “virtually at an end” and that nations or ships still harboring fugitives would be denied entry into U.S. ports. Continue reading President Andrew Johnson declares American Civil War ‘virtually at an end’ 160 years ago this hour (May 9 1865)
Video: 'The 75th anniversary of the liberation of the German Nazi concentration camp KL Stutthof'
(Wednesday, May 9, 1945; part of The Holocaust during World War II) — The Stutthof concentration camp, built in a secluded, wet, and wooded area near the small town of Sztutowo (Stutthof) 34 km (21 mi) east of the city of Gdansk in northern Poland, was liberated today by Soviet forces. Continue reading Stutthof becomes last Nazi concentration camp liberated by Allies 80 years ago today (May 9 1945)
Video: 'Schindler's List (8/9) Movie CLIP - He Who Saves One Life Saves the World Entire (1993) HD'
(Wednesday, May 9, 1945; part of The Holocaust during World War II) — The labor camp Brünnlitz, a sub-camp of the Nazi concentration camp Gross-Rosen located in the village of Brnenec in the Czech Republic where 1,200 Jews worked in a munitions factory, was liberated today by Soviet troops about 11 hours after their protector Oskar Schindler escaped. Continue reading Oskar Schindler’s labor camp Brünnlitz liberated 80 years ago today (May 9 1945)
Video: 'Liberation Of Prague (1945)'
(Wednesday, May 9, 1945, 8:00 a.m. CEST; during the Prague Offensive on the Eastern Front of World War II) — With World War II in Europe at an end, Soviet forces liberated Czechoslovakia from Nazi occupation today. Continue reading Soviet forces liberate Czechoslovakia 80 years ago this hour (May 9 1945)
Video: 'Theresienstadt'
(Tuesday, May 8, 1945, evening; part of The Holocaust during World War II) — The Theresienstadt concentration camp, established in the fortress and garrison city of Terezín (German name Theresienstadt), located in what is now the Czech Republic, was liberated today by Soviet troops. Continue reading Nazi concentration camp Theresienstadt liberated 80 years ago tonight (May 8 1945)
(Saturday, May 8, 1965) — “Count Me In” by Gary Lewis & the Playboys peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Count Me In’ by Gary Lewis & the Playboys peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (May 8 1965)
(Saturday, May 8, 1965) — “Ooo Baby Baby” by The Miracles peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Ooo Baby Baby’ by The Miracles peaks at #16 in USA 60 years ago today (May 8 1965)
(Saturday, May 8, 1965) — “Whipped Cream” by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass peaked at #68 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Whipped Cream’ by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass peaks at #68 in USA 60 years ago today (May 8 1965)
Video: 'Bob Dylan - Subterranean Homesick Blues (Official HD Video)'
(Saturday, May 8, 1965) — Bob Dylan made one of the earliest pop music videos today when he filmed a promotional clip today for his current single, “Subterranean Homesick Blues.” Continue reading Bob Dylan films early promo clip for ‘Subterranean Homesick Blues’ 60 years ago today (May 8 1965)
Video: 'The Fruits Of Victory (1945)'
(Tuesday, May 8, 1945, 3:00 p.m. British Double Summer Time; on the Western Front of World War II) — British Prime Minister Churchill formally proclaimed the end of the war in Europe today, broadcasting to the world that the “evildoers *** are now prostrate before us.” But the jubilating people of Britain heard from the Prime Minister and… Continue reading Churchill hails one victory, pledges crushing of Japan 80 years ago this hour (May 8 1945)
