Kennedy arrives in California after Oregon loss 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1968)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'American Experience The Kennedys 2' (Kennedy loses Oregon at 1:19:40)

(Wednesday, May 29, 1968; during the Democratic Party presidential primaries, 1968) — The morning after his upset loss to Senator Eugene McCarthy in the Oregon Democratic presidential primary, Senator Robert F. Kennedy hosted a press conference today at the Los Angeles airport, saying “I think I probably have to win” the next primary on June 4, 1968, in California. Continue reading Kennedy arrives in California after Oregon loss 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1968) →

The Beatles record more demos for next LP 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1968)

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


Video: 'The Beatles - Home Recordings, May 1968'

(Wednesday, May 29, 1968) — One day before starting work in the studio for their next album, which became known as “The White Album,” the English rock band The Beatles met today at George Harrison’s “Kinfauns” home in Esher, Surrey, for the second of two consecutive days of informal sessions to record demos of at least 27 songs. Continue reading The Beatles record more demos for next LP 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1968) →

Wisconsin admitted to Union as 30th state 170 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1848)

1840s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'State of Wisconsin - The 50 States'

(Monday, May 29, 1848) — Wisconsin, located in the north-central United States, in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, became the 30th state in the Union today when President James K. Polk signed Wisconsin’s admission bill into law. Continue reading Wisconsin admitted to Union as 30th state 170 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1848) →

McCarthy upsets Kennedy in Oregon 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 28 1968)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'KEVU April Part 2 1968 Oregon Primary RDTV' (May 28, 1968, at 15:43)

(Tuesday, May 28, 1968, polls closed at 8:00 p.m. PDT; during the Democratic Party presidential primaries, 1968) — Senator Eugene J. McCarthy won a stunning upset victory in the Oregon Democratic presidential primary tonight, beating Senator Robert F. Kennedy by a margin of 44.7 to 38.8 percent. Continue reading McCarthy upsets Kennedy in Oregon 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 28 1968) →

‘One More Try’ by George Michael peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 28 1988)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, May 28, 1988) — “One More Try” by George Michael peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (May 28, June 4/11, 1988). Continue reading ‘One More Try’ by George Michael peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 28 1988) →

The Beatles convene to record demos for next LP 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 28 1968)

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


Video: 'The Beatles - Home Recordings, May 1968'

(Tuesday, May 28, 1968) — Just before starting work in the studio for their next album, which became known as “The White Album,” the English rock band The Beatles met today at George Harrison’s “Kinfauns” home in Esher, Surrey, for the first of two consecutive days of informal sessions to record demos of at least 27 songs. Continue reading The Beatles convene to record demos for next LP 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 28 1968) →

Rock star Jerry Lee Lewis heads home amid scandal 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 28 1958)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s


Video: 'Jerry Lee & Myra Lewis Interview ( 1958 )' (May 28, 1958)

(Wednesday, May 28, 1958) — Rock star Jerry Lee Lewis, 22, arrived today at Idlewild Airport in New York City after his six-week tour of Great Britain was cut short amid reports that his third wife, Myra Gale Brown, was only 13 years old, his first cousin once removed, and that for the second time, Lewis had failed to get divorced before remarrying. Continue reading Rock star Jerry Lee Lewis heads home amid scandal 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 28 1958) →

Phil Hartman, wife dead in murder-suicide 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 28 1998)

1990s, Television 1990s


Video: 'Phil Hartman Death Report (1998)'

(Thursday, May 28, 1998; at around 3:00 a.m. PDT) — Phil Hartman, the versatile comedian known for his roles on Saturday Night Live and Newsradio, was shot to death in his home this morning by his wife of 11 years, Brynn Omdahl, while he slept in their Encino, Los Angeles home. Continue reading Phil Hartman, wife dead in murder-suicide 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 28 1998) →

Americans fight first major battle of World War I 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 28 1918)

1910s, World War I


Video: 'WORLD WAR ONE CANTIGNY BATTLE NEWSREEL MAY, 1918 27034a'

(Tuesday, May 28, 1918, 6:45 a.m. local time; during the Battle of Cantigny, part of the Western Front of World War I) — American troops fought their first military engagement during World War I today as the 1st Infantry Division attacked and captured the German-held French village of Cantigny. Continue reading Americans fight first major battle of World War I 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 28 1918) →

Robert Kennedy heckled in Oregon over gun control 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 27 1968)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'KEVU April Part 2 1968 Oregon Primary RDTV' (May 27, 1968, at 16:59)

(Monday, May 27, 1968; during the Democratic Party presidential primaries, 1968) — Senator Robert F. Kennedy, campaigning for the Oregon’s May 28, 1968, Democratic presidential primary, was confronted by hecklers who disliked his gun control bill during a campaign stop today in Roseburg. Continue reading Robert Kennedy heckled in Oregon over gun control 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 27 1968) →