Legendary film actress Marilyn Monroe, 36, dies of ‘probable suicide’ in her Los Angeles home 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1962)

1960s, Movies 1960s


Video: 'Archive newsreel announces the death of Marilyn Monroe in '62 - Daily Mail'

(Saturday, August 4, 1962, between 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. PDT) — American actress, singer, and model Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson), 36, died tonight from an overdose of barbiturates at her 12305 Fifth Helena Drive home in Brentwood, a suburban neighborhood in the Westside region of Los Angeles, California. Continue reading Legendary film actress Marilyn Monroe, 36, dies of ‘probable suicide’ in her Los Angeles home 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1962) →

‘Ahab the Arab’ by Ray Stevens peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1962)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, August 4, 1962) — “Ahab the Arab” by Ray Stevens peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Ahab the Arab’ by Ray Stevens peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1962) →

Father and stepmother of Lizzie Borden are found axed to death in their Fall River, Massachusetts home 130 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1892)

1890s


Video: 'History's Mysteries The Strange Case Of Lizzie Borden (History Channel Documentary)'

(Thursday, August 4, 1892, approximately 9:00-11:00 a.m. EST) — Businessman Andrew Borden and his wife, Abby, the father and stepmother of Lizzie Borden, were axed to death today in their home in Fall River, Massachusetts. Continue reading Father and stepmother of Lizzie Borden are found axed to death in their Fall River, Massachusetts home 130 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1892) →

Christopher Columbus sets sail from Palos de la Frontera, Spain to present-day Americas 530 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1492)

1720s and before


Video: 'Columbus Day: Christopher Columbus Sets Sail | History'

(Friday, August 3, 1492, evening local time) — Italian explorer and navigator Christopher Columbus departed from Palos de la Frontera, Spain, with three ships today on his first voyage across the Atlantic Ocean that would take him to the present-day Americas, opening the way for the widespread European exploration and colonization of the Americas. Continue reading Christopher Columbus sets sail from Palos de la Frontera, Spain to present-day Americas 530 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1492) →

Thomas Eagleton withdraws from Democratic presidential ticket 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1972)

1970s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Television & the Presidency Part 9' (Eagleton issue at 1:23)

(Monday, July 31, 1972, 9:45 p.m. EDT; during the 1972 United States presidential election campaign) — Senator Thomas Eagleton of Missouri, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, withdrew from the national ticket with George McGovern tonight following disclosures that Eagleton had once undergone psychiatric treatment. Continue reading Thomas Eagleton withdraws from Democratic presidential ticket 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1972) →

‘Deliverance’ survival thriller film opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 30 1972)

1970s, Movies 1970s


Video: 'Deliverance' trailer

(Sunday, July 30, 1972, noon EDT) — Deliverance, an American survival thriller film about four men who fight against a murderous clan of backwoodsmen during a hunting vacation, opened today at Loew’s Tower East at 72nd Street and Third Avenue in the Manhattan borough of New York City. Continue reading ‘Deliverance’ survival thriller film opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 30 1972) →

‘Alone Again (Naturally)’ by Gilbert O’Sullivan peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, July 29, 1972) — “Alone Again (Naturally)” by Gilbert O’Sullivan peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six consecutive weeks (July 29, Aug. 5/12/19, Sept. 2/9, 1972). Continue reading ‘Alone Again (Naturally)’ by Gilbert O’Sullivan peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 1972) →

‘School’s Out’ by Alice Cooper peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, July 29, 1972) — “School’s Out” by Alice Cooper peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘School’s Out’ by Alice Cooper peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 1972) →

‘Day by Day’ by Original Cast of ‘Godspell’ peaks at #13 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, July 29, 1972) — “Day by Day” by the Original Cast of Godspell peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Day by Day’ by Original Cast of ‘Godspell’ peaks at #13 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 1972) →

‘Conquistador’ by Procol Harum peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, July 29, 1972) — “Conquistador” by Procol Harum peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Conquistador’ by Procol Harum peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 1972) →