Battle of the Wilderness begins in Spotsylvania County, Virginia during American Civil War 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 5 1864)

1860s, American Civil War


Video: 'Ulysses S. Grant and the Battle of the Wilderness' (May 5, 1864, at 3:06)

(Thursday, May 5, 1864, 1:00 p.m. local time; during the Overland Campaign, part of the American Civil War) — The Battle of the Wilderness, the first battle of Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant’s 1864 Virginia Overland Campaign against Gen. Robert E. Lee and the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, began this morning in a wooded area near Locust Grove, Virginia, about 20 miles west of Fredericksburg. Continue reading Battle of the Wilderness begins in Spotsylvania County, Virginia during American Civil War 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 5 1864) →

John Lennon, George Harrison depart Hawaii for Tahiti to continue holiday 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1964)

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


Video: 'John Lennon is swimming in the pool [Honolulu, Hawaii, United States]'

(Monday, May 4, 1964, 1:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time) — John Lennon (and his wife, Cynthia) and George Harrison (and his new girlfriend, Pattie Boyd) of The Beatles, on a month-long holiday, were filmed today departing the airport in Honolulu for Tahiti. Continue reading John Lennon, George Harrison depart Hawaii for Tahiti to continue holiday 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1964) →

‘Just Don’t Want to Be Lonely’ by The Main Ingredient peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, May 4, 1974) — “Just Don’t Want to Be Lonely” by The Main Ingredient peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Just Don’t Want to Be Lonely’ by The Main Ingredient peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1974) →

‘My Mistake (Was to Love You)’ by Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye peaks at #19 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, May 4, 1974) — “My Mistake (Was to Love You)” by Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye peaked at #19 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘My Mistake (Was to Love You)’ by Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye peaks at #19 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1974) →

‘Billy Don’t Be a Hero’ by Paper Lace peaks at #96 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1974)

1970s, American Civil War, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, May 4, 1974) — “Billy Don’t Be a Hero” by Paper Lace peaked at #96 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Billy Don’t Be a Hero’ by Paper Lace peaks at #96 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1974) →

‘The Beatles’ Second Album’ peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 2 1964)

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


Video: 'The Beatles’ Second Album' (Clips 2-12 constitute original album)

(Saturday, May 2, 1964) — The Beatles’ Second Album, the second U.S. album by the rock band from Liverpool, England, to be issued by Capitol Records, peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Top LPs chart for five consecutive weeks (May 2/9/16/23/30, 1964). Continue reading ‘The Beatles’ Second Album’ peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 2 1964) →