Video: 'Clutter Family Murders'
(Sunday, November 15, 1959, just after midnight CST) — Four members of the Clutter family – Herb Clutter, his wife Bonnie, and their teenage children Nancy and Kenyon – were murdered early this morning in their home in the small farming community of Holcomb, Kansas. Continue reading Clutter family murdered by two ex-cons in Holcomb, Kansas 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1959)
(Saturday, November 14, 2009) — “Whatcha Say” by Jason Derulo peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Whatcha Say’ by Jason Derulo peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 2009)
Video: 'Apollo 12 Launch on TV with Jack King: "The Kennedy Launch Control communication", November 14, 1969' (launch at 21:55)
(Friday, November 14, 1969, 11:22:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time/16:22:00 Coordinated Universal Time) — Apollo 12, carrying astronauts Pete Conrad, Richard Gordon and Alan Bean, blasted off from Cape Kennedy in Florida today in man’s second attempt to walk on another world — the Moon. Continue reading Apollo 12 blasts off in second attempt to land humans on Moon 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1969)
Video: 'Spiro Agnew attacks television media November 13, 1969 Des Moines [FULL]'
(Thursday, November 13, 1969, approximately 6:00 p.m. CST; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — U.S. Vice President Spiro Agnew accused the three American television networks (whose affiliate stations’ broadcast rights were licensed by the United States government) tonight of permitting producers of news programs, newscasters and commentators to give the American people a highly selected and often biased presentation of the news. Continue reading VP Spiro Agnew assails TV news coverage of Vietnam War 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1969)
Video: 'Additional Scenes The Doors The Movie 7' (Nov. 11, 1969, at 0:33)
(Tuesday, November 11, 1969, evening MST) — One day after pleading not guilty in Miami to charges of indecent exposure and public intoxication during a March 1, 1969, concert, Jim Morrison, lead singer of The Doors rock group, was arrested again tonight upon his arrival in Phoenix, Arizona. Continue reading Jim Morrison arrested after landing in Phoenix 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 11 1969)
Video: ’15 Top Rated Tourist Attractions in Washington State’
(Monday, November 11, 1889) — Washington, located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, became the 42nd state today with the signing of a proclamation (issued at 5:20 p.m. local time in Washington, D.C.) by President Benjamin Harrison. Continue reading Washington admitted as 42nd state to USA 130 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 11 1889)
(Saturday, November 11, 1989) — “When I See You Smile” by Bad English peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Nov. 11/18, 1989). Continue reading ‘When I See You Smile’ by Bad English peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 11 1989)
(Saturday, November 11, 1939) — “South of the Border (Down Mexico Way)” by Shep Fields and his Rippling Rhythm (Hal Derwin, vocal) peaked at #1 on today’s Your Hit Parade weekly music chart for five non-consecutive weeks (Nov. 11/18/25, Dec. 9/23, 1939). Continue reading ‘South of the Border (Down Mexico Way)’ by Shep Fields peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 11 1939)
Video: 'Take the Money and Run' clip
(Tuesday, November 11, 1969, 11:00 a.m. EST) — Don’t Drink the Water, an American comedy film based on Woody Allen’s 1966 Broadway play of the same name about a tourist family stranded behind the Iron Curtain, premiered today at Cinerama theater at Broadway at W. 47th Street in New York City. Continue reading ‘Don’t Drink the Water’ premieres in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 11 1969)
(Saturday, November 10, 1979) — “Heartache Tonight” by Eagles peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Heartache Tonight’ by Eagles peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1979)
