Video: 'Emperor Hirohito Rescript at WWII end, English Translation'
(Wednesday, August 15, 1945, 12:00 p.m. JST; during World War II) — Japanese Emperor Hirohito’s recorded radio address that his country had accepted terms of surrender for ending World War II was broadcast today all over Japan. Continue reading Emperor Hirohito announces Japan has accepted terms of surrender 70 years ago this hour (Aug 15 1945)
Video: 'Paul McCartney (The Beatles) - Yesterday 1965'
(Saturday, August 14, 1965, 8:30 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles performed six songs tonight on tape for the Sep. 12, 1965, (and final black and white) edition of the CBS variety television series The Ed Sullivan Show at CBS Studio 50 in New York City. It was the group’s fourth and final appearance on the show (1964-1965). Continue reading The Beatles tape performance for ‘Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour (Aug 14 1965)
Video: 'Us Celebrates Japanese Surrender (1945)'
(Tuesday, August 14, 1945, 7:00 p.m. EWT; during World War II) — “I have received this afternoon a message from the Japanese government of the unconditional surrender of Japan,” U.S. President Harry S. Truman announced from the White House tonight, sparking a national celebration from San Francisco to New York’s Times Square. Continue reading President Truman announces Japan’s surrender 70 years ago this hour (Aug 14 1945)
Video: 'The World At War 1973(World War II Documentary)Episode 24-The Bomb(February–September 1945)' (Aug. 15, 1945, at 48:53)
(Wednesday, August 15, 1945, 1:00-8:00 a.m. JST; during World War II) — A group of Japanese junior officers invaded the Tokyo Imperial Palace this morning and tried to seize the recording of the emperor’s surrender message, but could not find it.
(Saturday, August 14, 1965) — “I Got You Babe” by Sonny & Cher peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Aug. 14/21/28, 1965)
Video: 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' trailer
(Thursday, August 14, 1975) — The Rocky Horror Picture Show, a musical comedy horror film about a young engaged couple whose car breaks down in the rain near a castle where they seek a telephone to call for help, premiered today in London.
Directed by Jim Sharman, the film starred Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick.
(Saturday, August 14, 1965) — “Don’t Just Stand There” by Patty Duke peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, August 14, 1965) — “I Want Candy” by The Strangeloves peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, August 14, 1965) — “I’m a Fool” by Dino, Desi & Billy peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Video: 'Depression - Social Security Act 1935'
(Wednesday, August 14, 1935, during the Great Depression) — The Social Security Act, providing a broad program of unemployment insurance and old-age pensions, and counted upon to benefit some 30 million persons, became law today when it was signed today by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the presence of those chiefly responsible for putting it through Congress. Continue reading FDR signs Social Security bill, providing pensions to aged, jobless 80 years ago today (Aug 14 1935)
