Kennedy sister killed in plane crash 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1948)

1940s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'American Experience The Kennedys 1' (Kennedy's death at 53:57)

(Thursday, May 13, 1948, 6:30 p.m. local time) — Kathleen Cavendish, Marchioness of Hartington, the 28-year-old daughter of Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr. and Rose Kennedy, sister of future U.S. President John F. Kennedy and widow of the heir to the Devonshire dukedom, died today in a plane crash in the French Alps at Saint-Bauzile, Ardèche, France. Continue reading Kennedy sister killed in plane crash 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1948) →

Mob attacks Vice President Nixon in Caracas, Venezuela 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1958)

1950s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Tragic Incidents In Venezuela Against Vice President Nixon (1958)'

(Tuesday, May 13, 1958, at about noon Venezuelan Standard Time) — A limousine carrying Vice President Richard Nixon, who was on an eight-nation tour of South America, was battered today by rocks thrown by anti-U.S. demonstrators in Caracas, Venezuela. Continue reading Mob attacks Vice President Nixon in Caracas, Venezuela 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1958) →

Lennon, McCartney promote Apple Corps launch 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1968)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney & John Lennon 1968 Full Interview'

(Monday, May 13, 1968) — John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles, on the second of a four-day promotional trip to the United States to launch Apple Corps, conducted a series of interviews for newspaper and magazine reporters today at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City. Continue reading Lennon, McCartney promote Apple Corps launch 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1968) →

‘If I Can’t Have You’ by Yvonne Elliman peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1978)

1970s, Movies 1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, May 13, 1978) — “If I Can’t Have You” by Yvonne Elliman peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘If I Can’t Have You’ by Yvonne Elliman peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1978) →

‘The Closer I Get to You’ by Roberta Flack with Donny Hathaway peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1978)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, May 13, 1978) — “The Closer I Get to You” by Roberta Flack with Donny Hathaway peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Closer I Get to You’ by Roberta Flack with Donny Hathaway peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1978) →

‘Count On Me’ by Jefferson Starship peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1978)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, May 13, 1978) — “Count On Me” by Jefferson Starship peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Count On Me’ by Jefferson Starship peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1978) →

‘Werewolves Of London’ by Warren Zevon peaks at #21 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1978)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, May 13, 1978) — “Werewolves Of London” by Warren Zevon peaked at #21 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Werewolves Of London’ by Warren Zevon peaks at #21 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1978) →

Gary Puckett & the Union Gap performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'Gary Puckett & The Union Gap - Lady Willpower (June 1968)'

(Sunday, May 12, 1968, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — Gary Puckett & the Union Gap performed “Lady Willpower” and “Young Girl” 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 Gary Puckett & the Union Gap performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1968) →

‘All I Have to Do Is Dream’ by The Everly Brothers peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1958)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Monday, May 12, 1958) — “All I Have to Do Is Dream” by The Everly Brothers peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Selling Pop Singles in Stores chart for four consecutive weeks (May 12/19/26, June 2, 1958). Continue reading ‘All I Have to Do Is Dream’ by The Everly Brothers peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1958) →

‘Skinny Minnie’ by Bill Haley and his Comets peaks at #22 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1958)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Monday, May 12, 1958) — “Skinny Minnie” by Bill Haley and his Comets peaked at #22 on today’s Billboard Top 100 Sides chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Skinny Minnie’ by Bill Haley and his Comets peaks at #22 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1958) →