Monthly Archives: February 2013

‘Rosetta’ episode airs on ‘Smallville’ 10 years ago this hour (2003)


Video: 'Rosetta' (promo, commentary, Feb. 25, 2003)

(Tuesday, February 25, 2003, 9:00 p.m. ET) — Clark travels to New York to meet Dr. Swann, a brilliant scientist who holds a message for Clark from his home planet on tonight’s episode of the WB-TV drama Smallville.

In 2009, the episode was ranked #89 on TV Guide‘s 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time.

Eric Clapton wins six Grammys with his ‘Unplugged’ album 20 years ago this hour (1993)


Video: 'Eric Clapton wins a handful of Grammys (1993)'

(Wednesday, February 24, 1993, 8:00 p.m. EST) — A self-effacing Eric Clapton won six Grammy Awards, sweeping the pop and rock categories, at tonight’s 35th annual awards ceremony in Los Angeles. Continue reading Eric Clapton wins six Grammys with his ‘Unplugged’ album 20 years ago this hour (1993)

Harry Chapin, The Hollies appear on ‘Midnight Special’ 40 years ago this hour (1973)


Video: 'The Midnight Special More 1973 - 13 - Harry Chapin - Taxi'

(Saturday, February 24, 1973, 1:00 a.m. EST) — Harry Chapin (host) and The Hollies are among the performers on tonight’s episode of the late-night musical variety NBC series The Midnight Special. Continue reading Harry Chapin, The Hollies appear on ‘Midnight Special’ 40 years ago this hour (1973)

A big night for Norah Jones at Grammys 10 years ago this hour (2003)


Video: 'Norah Jones accepting the GRAMMY for Best New Artist at the 45th GRAMMY Awards'

(Sunday, February 23, 2003, 8:00 p.m. EST) — The soft, jazzy voice of Norah Jones inviting listeners to “come away with me” swept up eight Grammy Awards at Sunday night’s American music industry awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City, which were punctuated by a smattering of low-key, anti-war protests. Continue reading A big night for Norah Jones at Grammys 10 years ago this hour (2003)

Battle of the Kasserine Pass in Tunisia begins 70 years ago today (1943)


Video: 'The World At War: Tough Old Gut Italy 1/5' (Feb. 19-25, 1943, at 5:21)

(Friday, February 19, 1943; during the Battle of the Kasserine Pass, part of the Tunisian Campaign of World War II) — German Gen. Erwin Rommel and his Afrika Korps launched an offensive today against an Allied defensive line in Tunisia, North Africa, in the first large-scale meeting of American and German forces of the war.