‘Bud’ Zumwalt, admiral who modernized the Navy, dies 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 2 2000)

2000s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Admiral Elmo "Bud" Zumwalt Jr.'

(Sunday, January 2, 2000) — Admiral Elmo R. “Bud” Zumwalt Jr., who as chief of naval operations in the early 1970’s ordered the Navy to end racial discrimination and demeaning restrictions on sailors, then faced a haunting personal anguish that he attributed to the defoliant Agent Orange, died today at the Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, from mesothelioma. Continue reading ‘Bud’ Zumwalt, admiral who modernized the Navy, dies 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 2 2000) →

Senator John F. Kennedy announces presidential candidacy 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 2 1960)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'IFP:83B JFK Announces Candidacy for President'

(Saturday, January 2, 1960, scheduled for 12:30 p.m. EST) — U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts formally announced today that he would seek the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. Continue reading Senator John F. Kennedy announces presidential candidacy 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 2 1960) →

‘Tik Tok’ by Kesha peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 2 2010)

2010s, Popular Music 2010s

(Saturday, January 2, 2010) — “Tik Tok” by Kesha peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for nine consecutive weeks (Jan 2/9/16/23, Feb. 6/13/20/27, 2010). Continue reading ‘Tik Tok’ by Kesha peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 2 2010) →

Thomas Edison publicly demonstrates first practical electric light bulb 140 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 31 1879)

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Video: 'Documentary | Thomas Edison - The Wizard of Menlo Park' (Dec. 31, 1879, at 45:52)

(New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, December 31, 1879, evening local time) — Thomas Edison first publicly demonstrated his electric incandescent light tonight by illuminating some 40 bulbs at his laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey. Continue reading Thomas Edison publicly demonstrates first practical electric light bulb 140 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 31 1879) →

Former Beatle George Harrison, wife Olivia attacked in their home 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1999)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, The Beatles 1990s


Video: 'Crime Inc Shortcuts | Ep7 | George Harrison Assassination Attempt'

(Thursday, December 30, 1999, approximately 3:30 a.m. GMT) — Former Beatle George Harrison, 56, was seriously injured this morning as he fought off a knife-wielding intruder in his mansion, Friar Park near Henley-on-Thames west of London. Continue reading Former Beatle George Harrison, wife Olivia attacked in their home 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1999) →

McCartney & Wings perform at Concerts for the People of Kampuchea in London 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 29 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Paul McCartney Live At The Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK (Saturday 29th December 1979'

(Saturday, December 29, 1979, McCartney/Wings/Rochestra performance followed two acts scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. GMT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed tonight at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, wrapping up the four-night Concerts for the People of Kampuchea to benefit victims of war-torn Cambodia. Continue reading McCartney & Wings perform at Concerts for the People of Kampuchea in London 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 29 1979) →

‘Why’ by Frankie Avalon peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1959)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Monday, December 28, 1959) — “Why” by Frankie Avalon peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Why’ by Frankie Avalon peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1959) →

‘Someday We’ll Be Together’ by Diana Ross & the Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 27 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, December 27, 1969) — “Someday We’ll Be Together” by Diana Ross & the Supremes peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Someday We’ll Be Together’ by Diana Ross & the Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 27 1969) →

‘Holly Holy’ by Neil Diamond peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 27 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, December 27, 1969) — “Holly Holy” by Neil Diamond peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Holly Holy’ by Neil Diamond peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 27 1969) →

‘Wedding Album’ by John Lennon & Yoko Ono peaks at #178 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 27 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'John & Yoko'

(Saturday, December 27, 1969) — Wedding Album by John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, avant-garde artist Yoko Ono, the couple’s third of three experimental albums, peaked at #178 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Wedding Album’ by John Lennon & Yoko Ono peaks at #178 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 27 1969) →