Video: 'President Johnson's 1965 State of the Union Address, 1/4/1965.'
(Monday, January 4, 1965, 9:00 p.m. EST) — In his second State of the Union address, President Lyndon Johnson tonight outlined a sweeping program for improved education and for moving the nation “toward the Great Society.” Continue reading Johnson outlines ‘Great Society’ plan in State of the Union address 60 years ago this hour (Jan 4 1965)
(Saturday, January 4, 1975) — “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” by Elton John (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles and featuring backing vocals and guitar by Lennon) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Jan. 4/11, 1975). Continue reading ‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds by Elton John peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 4 1975)
Video: '1935 FDR - President Franklin D. Roosevelt Address to Congress archival footage'
(Friday, January 4, 1935, 12:30 p.m. EST, during the Great Depression) — In his annual State of the Union address, U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt told the Congress today that the “federal government must and shall quit this business of relief” by providing 3,500,000 jobs on public works projects for the nation’s idle “employables.” Continue reading Roosevelt outlines plan to create 3.5 million jobs in State of the Union address 90 years ago this hour (Jan 4 1935)
(Saturday, January 4, 1975) — “You’re the First, the Last, My Everything” by Barry White peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You’re the First, the Last, My Everything’ by Barry White peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 4 1975)
(Saturday, January 2, 1965) — The Beatles’ Story, a documentary double album featuring interviews, press conferences, and song snippets with voice-overs documenting the band’s history, peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard 200 album chart. It was the group’s sixth of 30 appearances in the top ten of the chart (1964-2006). Continue reading ‘The Beatles’ Story’ documentary album peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 2 1965)
Video: 'Beatles '65 (US) Album' (11 clips)
(Saturday, January 2, 1965) — Beatles ’65, by The Beatles debuted at #98 on Billboard‘s 200 album chart. It was the group’s 11th appearance on the chart since Feb. 1, 1964. Continue reading ‘Beatles ’65’ album by The Beatles debuts at #98 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 2 1965)
Video: 'KABC-7 Jan-1-1975 News Misc.'
(Wednesday, January 1, 1975, 4:25 p.m. EST; during the Watergate scandal) — Four men who under U.S. President Richard Nixon were among the most powerful officials in the nation—John N. Mitchell, H.R. Haldeman, John D. Ehrlichman and Robert C. Mardian—were convicted today by a jury in Washington on all counts in the Watergate cover-up trial.
A fifth defendant, Kenneth Parkinson, was acquitted, and Mardian’s conviction for conspiracy was later overturned on appeal.
Video: 'VH1 first hour no music'
(Tuesday, January 1, 1985, 3:00 p.m. EST) — The music cable channel VH1, based in New York City, made its debut today with a video of Marvin Gaye performing “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
The original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly older demographic than its sister channel, focusing on the lighter, softer side of popular music.
(Saturday, January 1, 2005) — “Let Me Love You” by Mario was the #1 song on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for nine consecutive weeks (Jan. 1/8/15/22/29, Feb. 5/12/19/26, 2005).
