U.S. troops cross Mexican border to hunt for Pancho Villa 110 years ago this hour (Mar 15 1916)

1910s


Video: 'RARE FOOTAGE: The U.S. Hunt for Pancho Villa: Punitive Expedition of 1916'

(Thursday, March 15, 1916, 12:00 p.m. local time; during the Mexican Revolution) — A U.S. expeditionary force of more than 4,000 troops led by Brig. Gen. John J. Pershing entered Mexico today on an ultimately futile mission to capture Pancho Villa, whose raiders had attacked Columbus, New Mexico, killing 18 U.S. citizens.

The Rolling Stones record Italian version of ‘As Tears Go By’ 60 years ago today (Mar 15 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'Con Le Mie Lacrime (As Tears Go By) (Mono)'

(Tuesday, March 15, 1966) — The Rolling Stones recorded “Con Le Mie Lacrime,” an Italian version of their hit “As Tears Go By,” today at IBC Studios in London.

British PM Attlee backs India’s right to independence 80 years ago this hour (Mar 15 1946)

1940s


Video: 'India Independent - Documentary on the Independence Movement'

(Friday, March 15, 1946, 2:30 p.m. GMT) — British Prime Minister Clement Attlee declared in the House of Commons today the government’s intention to grant British India the right to full independence and not merely dominion status. Continue reading British PM Attlee backs India’s right to independence 80 years ago this hour (Mar 15 1946) →

‘Born Free’ drama film premieres in London 60 years ago this hour (Mar 14 1966)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'The Stars Looked Up (1966)'

(Monday, March 14, 1966, 8:00 p.m. GMT) — Born Free, a British drama film about a couple who raises an orphaned lion cub to adulthood and releases her into the wilderness, premiered tonight at the Odeon, Leicester Square in London. Continue reading ‘Born Free’ drama film premieres in London 60 years ago this hour (Mar 14 1966) →

‘Gilda’ premieres in New York City 80 years ago this hour (Mar 14 1946)

1940s, Movies 1940s


Video: 'Gilda' trailer

(Thursday, March 14, 1946, 10:35 a.m. EST) — Gilda, a film noir about a gambler who discovers an old flame in South America, premiered this morning at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Continue reading ‘Gilda’ premieres in New York City 80 years ago this hour (Mar 14 1946) →

‘December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 13 1976)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 13, 1976) — “December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)” by The Four Seasons peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Mar. 13/20/27, 1976). Continue reading ‘December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 13 1976) →

‘Take It to the Limit’ by Eagles peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 13 1976)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 13, 1976) — “Take It to the Limit” by the Eagles peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Take It to the Limit’ by Eagles peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 13 1976) →

‘Love Hurts’ by Nazareth peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 13 1976)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 13, 1976) — “Love Hurts” by Nazareth peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Love Hurts’ by Nazareth peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 13 1976) →

The Beach Boys complete recording of ‘You Still Believe In Me’ 60 years ago this hour (Mar 12 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'You Still Believe In Me (Instrumental Stereo Mix)'

(Saturday, March 12, 1966, starting at shortly before 7:00 p.m. PST) — The Beach Boys completed recording of “You Still Believe In Me” tonight at Western Recorders – Studio 3, 6000 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood for release on the Pet Sounds album on May 16, 1966. Continue reading The Beach Boys complete recording of ‘You Still Believe In Me’ 60 years ago this hour (Mar 12 1966) →