(Saturday, May 5, 1974) — U.S. President Richard M. Nixon today officially opened Expo ’74, a six-month-long world’s fair, in Spokane, Washington.
Daily Archives: May 5, 2014
‘Seven Up!’ documentary premieres on British TV 50 years ago today (May 5 1964)
Video: 'Seven Up! excerpt - London Adventure Playground, 1964'
(Tuesday, May 5, 1964) — The Granada TV documentary Seven Up!, which profiled a group of 7-year-old British children, first aired today on Britain’s ITV network. The subjects were revisited every seven years in sequels called “7 Plus Seven,” “21 Up,” “28 Up,” etc., the latest one to date being “56 Up.”
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‘Woman Haters,’ first Three Stooges short, released 80 years ago today (May 5 1934)
(Saturday, May 5, 1934) — Woman Haters, the first short subject for Columbia Pictures starring American slapstick comedy team the Three Stooges, was released today; directed by Archie Gottler.
