Video: 'CBS Evening News says goodbye to Connie Chung'
(Saturday, May 20, 1995, evening) — CBS News has removed Connie Chung, the second woman to work as a regular anchor on a network evening newscast, from her post, the network announced tonight. Continue reading Connie Chung fired as co-anchor of ‘CBS Evening News’ 30 years ago tonight (May 20 1995)
Video: 'MUSIC OF THE SIXTIES SHINDIG 1965 THE ROLLING STONES'
(Monday, May 20, 1965) — The Rolling Stones taped a performance today in Los Angeles for the May 26, 1965, edition of the ABC-TV variety series Shindig!, performing “Down The Road A Piece,” “Little Red Rooster,” “The Last Time,” “Play with Fire” and “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.” Continue reading The Rolling Stones perform for ‘Shindig’ 60 years ago today (May 20 1965)
Video: 'TEL' (7 videos)
(Sunday, May 19, 1935, shortly after 8:00 a.m. British Summer Time) — T.E. Lawrence, also known as the legendary “Lawrence of Arabia,” died today in Dorset, England, six days after being injured in a motorcycle crash. He was 46.
(Saturday, May 18, 1985) — “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” by Simple Minds peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’ by Simple Minds peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (May 18 1985)
(Saturday, May 18, 1985) — “Smooth Operator” by Sade peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Smooth Operator’ by Sade peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago today (May 18 1985)
(Saturday, May 18, 1985) — “Don’t Come Around Here No More” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Don’t Come Around Here No More’ by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago today (May 18 1985)
Video: 'The Beatles - Help! Movie 1965 1080p BluRay HD'
(Tuesday, May 18, 1965) — One week after wrapping up filming for their second feature Help!, The Beatles returned to Twickenham Film Studios today to record post-sync work for the audio track. Continue reading The Beatles record post-sync work for ‘Help!’ film 60 years ago today (May 18 1965)
Video: 'The Best House MD Episode Ever? ("Three Stories") Episode 2'
(Tuesday, May 17, 2005, 9:00 p.m. EDT) — Dr. Gregory House agrees to lecture on diagnostics in place of the sick Dr. Riley, in exchange for two hours free from clinic duty on tonight’s episode of the Fox television medical drama series House. Continue reading ‘Three Stories’ episode airs on ‘House’ 20 years ago this hour (May 17 2005)
Video: 'From U.S. Veep to Rebel General: Breckinridge's Path'
(Monday, May 17, 1875, 5:45 p.m. local time) — John C. Breckinridge, the 14th vice president of the United States, with President James Buchanan, from 1857 to 1861, died this afternoon at his Lexington, Kentucky, home from cirrhosis of the liver at age 54. Continue reading Former U.S. Vice President John C. Breckinridge dies 150 years ago this hour (May 17 1875)
Video: 'Aristides 1875 (The Oliver Lewis Story)'
(Monday, May 17, 1875) — The first Kentucky Derby was run today in front of an estimated crowd of 10,000 people; the winner was a colt named Aristides, ridden by Oliver Lewis and trained by former slave Ansel Williamson. Continue reading Aristides wins first Kentucky Derby 150 years ago today (May 17 1875)
