(Monday, March 16, 1965, evening, during the the Vietnam War, the Indochina Wars and Cold War) — Peace activist Alice Herz, 82, set herself ablaze on a Detroit street corner today to protest the Vietnam War (the first activist in the United States known to have immolated herself in protest of the escalating Vietnam War, Herz died 10 days later).
Video: 'Robert Blake Murder Trial - Not Guilty'
(Wednesday, March 16, 2005) — Robert Blake, the 71-year-old actor who has spent most of his life in front of a camera, was spared the prospect of death in prison today when a jury acquitted him of the 2001 murder of his wife, Bonny Lee Bakley. Continue reading ‘Baretta’ star acquitted of murder in wife’s death 10 years ago today (Mar 16 2005)
(Saturday, March 16, 1985) — “The Heat Is On” by Glenn Frey peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, March 16, 1985) — “Relax” by Frankie Goes to Hollywood peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, March 16, 1985) — “Save a Prayer” by Duran Duran peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
Video: 'The Beatles - The Filming Of Help: Home Movies in Colour - GREAT CLIPS' (Mar. 16, 1965, at 20:00)
(Tuesday, March 16, 1965) — The Beatles today completed the ski lift sequences for Help!, began on the previous day, in Obertauern, Austria.
Video: 'Lessons Learned: Hitler's Rearmament of Germany'
(Saturday, March 16, 1935) — Adolf Hitler announced today that he would rearm Germany in violation of the Treaty of Versailles. Continue reading Adolf Hitler orders rearming of Germany 80 years ago today (Mar 16 1935)
