Video: 'The 5th Dimension Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In Ed Sullivan 1969'
(Sunday, May 18, 1969, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The 5th Dimension performed “Aquarius”/”Let the Sun Shine In” and “Working on a Groovy Thing” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading The 5th Dimension perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1969)
Video: 'Apollo 10 Launch: CBS News (May 18, 1969)' (Apollo 10 launches on video #10 at 3:02)
(Sunday, May 18, 1969, 16:49:00 UTC) — Three American astronauts rocketed their Apollo 10 spacecraft toward the Moon today from Cape Kennedy on a critical “dress rehearsal” flight to clear the way for a planned lunar landing by men just two months from now. Continue reading Apollo 10 heads for Moon in rehearsal for July landing 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1969)
(Monday, May 18, 1959) — “Kansas City” by Wilbert Harrison peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (May 18/25, 1959). Continue reading ‘Kansas City’ by Wilbert Harrison peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1959)
(Monday, May 18, 1959) — “A Teenager in Love” by Dion and the Belmonts peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘A Teenager in Love’ by Dion and the Belmonts peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1959)
(Saturday, May 17, 1969) — “The Boxer” by Simon & Garfunkel peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Boxer’ by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 17 1969)
(Saturday, May 17, 1969) — “Stand!” by Sly and the Family Stone peaked at #22 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Stand!’ by Sly and the Family Stone peaks at #22 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 17 1969)
(Saturday, May 17, 1969) — “The Composer” by Diana Ross & the Supremes peaked at #27 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Composer’ by Diana Ross & the Supremes peaks at #27 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 17 1969)
(Saturday, May 17, 1969) — “Someday Man” by The Monkees, the B-side to the group’s latest single, “Listen to the Band,” peaked at #81 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Someday Man’ by The Monkees peaks at #81 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 17 1969)
Video: '1st Oscar Winners in history'
(Thursday, May 16, 1929, 8:00 p.m. EDT) — Wings was named Outstanding Picture tonight as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) held its 1st Academy Awards ceremony at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles. Continue reading ‘Wings’ named Outstanding Picture at 1st Academy Awards ceremony 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 16 1929)
Video: 'Ringo Starr in Southampton, 5/14/69 plus Rare Interview' (May 16, 1969, at 0:05)
(Friday, May 16, 1969) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles gave an on-camera interview to the Associated Press today before setting sail on the recently-launched ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2, heading to New York from Southampton. Continue reading Starr sets sail for New York on Queen Elizabeth 2 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 16 1969)
