(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)
‘Heat of the Moment’ by Asia peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1982)
(Saturday, June 26, 1982) — “Heat of the Moment” by Asia peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Heat of the Moment’ by Asia peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1982)
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U.S. Supreme Court bars state-organized prayer in public schools 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1962)
Video: 'Is Prayer Allowed at Public School? | Engel v. Vitale'
(Monday, June 25, 1962) — In Engel v. Vitale, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-1 today that it is unconstitutional for state officials to compose an official school prayer and encourage its recitation in public schools, due to violation of the First Amendment. Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court bars state-organized prayer in public schools 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1962)
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U.S. Army Major General Dwight D. Eisenhower takes command of U.S. forces in Europe 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1942)
Video: 'News Briefs (1942)'
(Thursday, June 25, 1942; during World War II) — U.S. Army Major General Dwight D. Eisenhower, a 51-year-old veteran of armored warfare, assumed command today of the newly created European Theater of Operations, United States Army (ETOUSA), a Theater of Operations responsible for directing United States Army operations throughout the European theatre of World War II, headquartered in London. Continue reading U.S. Army Major General Dwight D. Eisenhower takes command of U.S. forces in Europe 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1942)
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‘Nice to Be with You’ by Gallery peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1972)
(Saturday, June 24, 1972) — “Nice to Be with You” by Gallery peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Nice to Be with You’ by Gallery peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1972)
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‘Troglodyte (Cave Man)’ by Jimmy Castor Bunch peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1972)
(Saturday, June 24, 1972) — “Troglodyte (Cave Man)” by Jimmy Castor Bunch peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Troglodyte (Cave Man)’ by Jimmy Castor Bunch peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1972)
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‘Living in a House Divided’ by Cher peaks at #22 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1972)
(Saturday, June 24, 1972) — “Living in a House Divided” by Cher peaked at #22 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Living in a House Divided’ by Cher peaks at #22 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1972)
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President Richard Nixon signs Title IX barring discrimination on the basis of sex for education programs 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1972)
Video: 'Title IX: Let 'em Play'
(Friday, June 23, 1972, Nixon’s statement on signing the Education Amendments of 1972 delivered at 2:48-2:57 p.m. EDT) — U.S. President Richard Nixon today signed Title IX barring discrimination on the basis of sex for “any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” Continue reading President Richard Nixon signs Title IX barring discrimination on the basis of sex for education programs 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1972)
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‘Palisades Park’ by Freddy Cannon peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1962)
(Saturday, June 23, 1962) — “Palisades Park” by Freddy Cannon peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Palisades Park’ by Freddy Cannon peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1962)
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President Nixon approves plan to use CIA to stop FBI’s Watergate investigation, sealing fate of his presidency 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1972)
Video: 'WATERGATE AFFAIR BBC DOKUMENTATION 1994' (June 23, 1972, at 1:17:38)
(Friday, June 23, 1972, 10:04-11:39 a.m. EDT; during the Watergate scandal) — U.S. President Richard Nixon and and his chief of staff, H. R. Haldeman, had a meeting today in the Oval Office during which the President discussed and approved a plan to use the CIA to obstruct the FBI’s Watergate investigation. Continue reading President Nixon approves plan to use CIA to stop FBI’s Watergate investigation, sealing fate of his presidency 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1972)
