Video: 'The World At War Episode 6 HD - Banzai!: Japan (1931–1942)' (Battle of Lake Khasan at 12:42)
(Thursday, August 11, 1938, noon local time; part of the Soviet–Japanese border conflicts) — The Battle of Lake Khasan, an attempted military incursion by Manchukuo (Japanese) into the territory claimed by the Soviet Union, ended in today with a ceasefire. Continue reading Battle of Lake Khasan on Japanese-Soviet border ends 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1938)
(Saturday, August 10, 1968) — “Dreams of the Everyday Housewife” by Glen Campbell peaks at #32 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dreams of the Everyday Housewife’ by Glen Campbell peaks at #32 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 10 1968)
Video: 'The Doors - Waiting for the Sun (Full Album)' (11 videos)
(Saturday, August 10, 1968) — Waiting for the Sun, the third studio album by the American rock band The Doors, debuted at #110 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘Waiting for the Sun’ album by The Doors debuts at #110 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 10 1968)
Video: 'Mother Nature's Son (Anthology 3 Version)'
(Friday, August 9, 1968, 10:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. BST) — The Beatles began recording Paul McCartney’s “Mother Nature’s Son” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London, with McCartney recording 25 takes while playing an acoustic guitar. Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘Mother Nature’s Son’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 9 1968)
Video: 'Nixon's 1968 RNC Acceptance Speech'
(Thursday, August 8, 1968, 11:53 p.m. EDT; during the 1968 Republican National Convention) — Former Vice President Richard Nixon of New York accepted the Republican presidential nomination tonight at Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Florida, with a pledge to lead the nation to “the next American frontier.” Continue reading Nixon accepts GOP POTUS nomination 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 8 1968)
Video: '1968 Spiro Agnew Republican Convention Vice President Acceptance Speech'
(Thursday, August 8, 1968, 10:25 p.m. EDT; during the 1968 Republican National Convention) — Governor Spiro T. Agnew of Maryland accepted the Republican vice presidential nomination tonight at Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Florida, saying a major objective of a Nixon administration will be “to make black Americans partners in our system.” Continue reading Agnew accepts GOP VPOTUS nomination 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 8 1968)
Video: 'Incredible Highlights - Beijing 2008 Olympics | Opening Ceremony'
(Thursday, August 8, 2008, 8:00 p.m.-12:09 a.m. China Standard Time) — 91,000 people jammed Beijing National Stadium in Beijing, China tonight as President Hu Jintao declared the 2008 Summer Olympics officially open (click here to watch a 26-video playlist of the 2008 Summer Olympics). Continue reading 2008 Summer Olympics open in Beijing 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 8 2008)
Video: 'John Lennon London Fashion Show News Footage // 11 August 1968'
(Tuesday, August 6, 1968) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his girlfriend, Yoko Ono, were filmed today, attending a show of designer Ossie Clark’s new fashions at the London nightclub Revolution in Mayfair. Continue reading Beatle John Lennon filmed at London fashion show 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 6 1968)
(Saturday, August 5, 1978) — “Miss You” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Miss You’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 5 1978)
(Saturday, August 5, 1978) — “I’ve Had Enough” by (former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band) Wings, , the second single from their album London Town, peaked at #25 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I’ve Had Enough’ by Wings peaks at #25 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 5 1978)
