Video: 'CBS Evening News 12 26 72'
(Tuesday, December 26, 1972, 7:50 a.m. CST) — Harry S. Truman, the 33rd President of the United States (1945–1953), died this morning after developing multiple organ failure at Research Hospital and Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was 88. Continue reading Former U.S. President Harry S. Truman, 88, dies in Kansas City, Missouri 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 26 1972)
Video: 'To Kill a Mockingbird' trailer
(Tuesday, December 25, 1962, 2:00 p.m. PST) — To Kill a Mockingbird, an American drama film about a lawyer in the Depression-era South who defends a black man against an undeserved rape charge and his kids against prejudice, opened today at the Fox Wilshire Theater in Los Angeles. Continue reading ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ drama film opens in Los Angeles 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 25 1962)
Video: 'The Beatles - Live at the Star Club December 25th, 1962.'
(Christmas, Tuesday, December 25, 1962, evening Central European Time) — The Beatles performed tonight during the group’s third and final residency at the Star-Club in Hamburg, West Germany, situated on Große Freiheit off the infamous Reeperbahn. Continue reading The Beatles perform at Star-Club in Hamburg, West Germany 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 25 1962)
(Saturday, December 23, 1972) — “You Ought to Be with Me” by Al Green peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You Ought to Be with Me’ by Al Green peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1972)
(Saturday, December 23, 1972) — “Knock, Knock Who’s There?” by Mary Hopkin peaked at #92 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Knock, Knock Who’s There?’ by Mary Hopkin peaks at #92 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1972)
Video: 'Earthquake Hits Managua - 1972 | Today in History | 23 Dec 16'
(Saturday, December 23, 1972, 12:29:44 a.m. CST) — A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Managua, the capital of Nicaragua, early today, causing widespread damage and casualties. Continue reading 6.3 magnitude earthquake shatters Managua, Nicaragua, killing 4,000-11,000 people 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1972)
(Saturday, December 22, 1962) — “Telstar” by The Tornados peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks (Dec. 22/29, 1962, Jan. 5, 1963). Continue reading ‘Telstar’ by The Tornados peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1962)
(Saturday, December 22, 1962) — “Limbo Rock” by Chubby Checker peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Limbo Rock’ by Chubby Checker peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1962)
Video: 'The Beatles - Live at the Star Club December 21st, 1962.'
(Friday, December 21, 1962, evening Central European Time) — The Beatles performed tonight during the group’s third and final residency at the Star-Club in Hamburg, West Germany, situated on Große Freiheit off the infamous Reeperbahn. Continue reading The Beatles perform at Star-Club in Hamburg, West Germany 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1962)
Video: 'The Heartbreaking Story Of Joe Biden's First Wife'
(Monday, December 18, 1972, 2:30 p.m. EST) — Neilia Hunter Biden, the 30-year-old wife of U.S. Senator-elect (and future U.S. Vice-President and President) Joe Biden, was killed today in a traffic accident, along with the couple’s 13-month-old daughter, Naomi. Continue reading Wife, 13-month-old daughter of U.S. Senator-elect Joe Biden killed in traffic accident 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1972)
