Video: 'Biography with Mike Wallace - Woodrow Wilson (1962)' (Wilson nominated at 3:47)
(Tuesday, July 2, 1912, 3:30 p.m. EST) — Delegates to the 1912 Democratic National Convention, meeting at Fifth Regiment Armory in Baltimore, nominated Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey for President of the United States today on the 46th ballot. Continue reading Democrats nominate New Jersey Governor Woodrow Wilson for President of the United States 110 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1912)
Video: 'Malvern Hill: Richmond Animated Battle Map'
(Tuesday, July 1, 1862, around 1:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. local time; part of the Seven Days Battles during the Peninsula Campaign of the American Civil War (Eastern Theater)) — The Battle of Malvern Hill, taking place near the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia, was fought today between the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia and the Union Army of the Potomac, resulting in a Confederate defeat. Continue reading Union wins tactical victory in Battle of Malvern Hill 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 1 1862)
(Saturday, July 1, 1972) — “Song Sung Blue” by Neil Diamond peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Song Sung Blue’ by Neil Diamond peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 1 1972)
(Saturday, July 1, 1972) — “I Need You” by America peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I Need You’ by America peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 1 1972)
Video: 'John Lennon - Sometime In New York (Full Album)' (16 videos)
(Saturday, July 1, 1972) — Some Time in New York City, a part-studio, part-live double album by ex-Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, as Plastic Ono Band that included backing by the American rock band Elephant’s Memory, debuted at #190 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘Some Time in New York City’ double album by John Lennon and Yoko Ono debuts at #190 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 1 1972)
Video: 'Why hasn't the Equal Rights Amendment been ratified?'
(Wednesday, June 30, 1982, 11:59:59 p.m. EDT) — The drive to ratify the proposed federal Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the U.S. Constitution, designed to guarantee equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of gender, expired tonight, having failed to receive the required number of ratifications for its adoption, despite having its seven-year deadline extended by three years. Continue reading Time runs out for proposed Equal Rights Amendment 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 30 1982)
(Saturday, June 29, 2002) — “Hot in Herre” by Nelly peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of seven consecutive weeks (June 29, July 6/13/20/27, August 3/10, 2002). Continue reading ‘Hot in Herre’ by Nelly peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 2002)
Video: 'Furman v. Georgia (1972) | A Moratorium on the Death Penalty'
(Thursday, June 29, 1972) — The Supreme Court, in Furman v. Georgia, ruled 5-4 today that capital punishment, as currently administered under American state laws, violated constitutional guarantees against cruel and unusual punishment. Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court bars death penalty as currently practiced 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1972)
(Saturday, June 27, 1992) — “Hold on My Heart” by Genesis peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hold on My Heart’ by Genesis peaks at #12 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1992)
(Saturday, June 27, 1992) — “57 Channels (And Nothin’ On)” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at #68 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ’57 Channels (And Nothin’ On)’ by Bruce Springsteen peaks at #68 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1992)
