(Saturday, May 2, 1998) — “You’re Still the One” by Shania Twain peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for nine weeks. Continue reading ‘You’re Still the One’ by Shania Twain peaks at #2 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 2 1998)
Poor People’s March on Washington begins 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 2 1968)
Video: 'Eyes On The Prize - (Part 10) The Promised Land 1967–1968' (Poor People’s March on Washington at 44:35)
(Thursday, May 2, 1968, 7:00 p.m. CDT; during the Civil rights movement) — The Poor People’s Campaign, postponed after the Apr. 4, 1968, assassination of Martin Luther King, began tonight as more than 1,000 demonstrators moved to the Quitman County Courthouse in Marks Mississippi. Continue reading Poor People’s March on Washington begins 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 2 1968)
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‘Take Me Out To The Ballgame’ song published 110 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 2 1908)
Video: 'Baseball "Take Me Out to The Ball Game" (1908)'
(Saturday, May 2, 1908) — The original version of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game,” with music by Albert Von Tilzer and lyrics by Jack Norworth, was published today, eventually becoming the unofficial anthem of North American baseball. Continue reading ‘Take Me Out To The Ballgame’ song published 110 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 2 1908)
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‘The Odd Couple’ opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 2 1968)
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(Thursday, May 2, 1968, 10:40.m. EDT) — The Odd Couple, a comedy film about a divorced neat freak who moves in with his sloppy best friend, opened today at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Continue reading ‘The Odd Couple’ opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 2 1968)
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U.S. destroys Spanish Pacific fleet at Manila Bay 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 1 1898)
Video: 'George Dewey and Manila Bay'
(Sunday, May 1, 1898, 5:41 a.m. local time; during the Battle of Manila Bay, part of the Spanish-American War) — Commodore George Dewey gave the command, “You may fire when you are ready, Gridley,” today as an American naval force destroyed a Spanish squadron today in Manila Bay. Continue reading U.S. destroys Spanish Pacific fleet at Manila Bay 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 1 1898)
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Rockefeller to challenge Nixon for GOP nomination 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1968)
Video: 'Nelson Rockefeller Announcement 1968 ElectionWallDotOrg.flv'
(Tuesday, April 30, 1968, announcement scheduled at 11 a.m. EDT; during the Republican Party presidential primaries, 1968) — After months of hesitation, New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller announced today that he would challenge front-runner Richard Nixon for the Republican presidential nomination, promising to fight “with all my heart, my mind and my will.” Continue reading Rockefeller to challenge Nixon for GOP nomination 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1968)
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Police forcibly remove student demonstrators at Columbia University 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1968)
Video: '50 Years Later: The Columbia University Student Protests of 1968'
(Tuesday, April 30, 1968, 2:30-5:30 a.m. EDT; during the Columbia University protests of 1968, the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War, and the African-American civil rights movement (1954–1968)) — New York City police officers stormed five occupied buildings at Columbia University early today and broke up a week-long student sit-in which had paralyzed the Ivy league campus. Continue reading Police forcibly remove student demonstrators at Columbia University 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1968)
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‘Hair’ rock musical opens on Broadway 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 29 1968)
Video: 'Hair (Original Broadway Cast Recording)' (32 videos)
(Monday, April 29, 1968, at 7:00 p.m. EDT) — Hair, the first “rock musical,” opened tonight on Broadway at the Biltmore Theatre in New York City, and would run for 1,873 performances. Continue reading ‘Hair’ rock musical opens on Broadway 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 29 1968)
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‘Running on Empty’ by Jackson Browne peaks at #11 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 29 1978)
(Saturday, April 29, 1978) — “Running on Empty” by Jackson Browne peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Running on Empty’ by Jackson Browne peaks at #11 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 29 1978)
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‘Sweet Talkin’ Woman’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #17 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 29 1978)
(Saturday, April 29, 1978) — “Sweet Talkin’ Woman” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Sweet Talkin’ Woman’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #17 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 29 1978)
