Video: '1st Oscar Winners in history'
(Thursday, May 16, 1929, 8:00 p.m. EDT) — Wings was named Outstanding Picture tonight as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) held its 1st Academy Awards ceremony at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles. Continue reading ‘Wings’ named Outstanding Picture at 1st Academy Awards ceremony 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 16 1929)
Video: 'Ringo Starr in Southampton, 5/14/69 plus Rare Interview' (May 16, 1969, at 0:05)
(Friday, May 16, 1969) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles gave an on-camera interview to the Associated Press today before setting sail on the recently-launched ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2, heading to New York from Southampton. Continue reading Starr sets sail for New York on Queen Elizabeth 2 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 16 1969)
