Robert Goddard launches first liquid-fuel rocket at Auburn, Massachusetts 100 years ago this hour (Mar 16 1926)

1920s


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(Tuesday, March 16, 1926, 2:30 p.m. EST) — Rocket science pioneer Robert H. Goddard successfully tested the first liquid-fueled rocket today at his Aunt Effie’s farm in Auburn, Massachusetts.

‘Oh! What It Seemed to Be’ by Frankie Carle and His Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago today (Mar 16 1946)

1940s, Popular Music 1940s

(Saturday, March 16, 1946) — “Oh! What It Seemed to Be” by Frankie Carle and His Orchestra (vocal chorus by Marjorie Hughes) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for six consecutive weeks (Mar. 16/23/30, Apr. 6/13/20, 1946).

Gemini 8 launches from Cape Kennedy 60 years ago this hour (Mar 16 1966)

1960s, space exploration


Video: '1966: Gemini 8 (NASA)'

(Wednesday, March 16, 1966, 16:41:02 UTC) — Gemini 8 was launched today from Cape Kennedy, Florida, with astronauts Neil Armstrong and David Scott on a mission to rendezvous and dock with Agena, a target vehicle in orbit. Continue reading Gemini 8 launches from Cape Kennedy 60 years ago this hour (Mar 16 1966) →

Democratic-Repubican caucus nominates James Monroe for president of the United States 210 years ago today (Mar 20 1816)

1810s, U.S. Presidents


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(Saturday, March 16, 1816) — In a narrow and hard-fought contest that confirms the continued dominance of the “Virginia Dynasty,” Secretary of State James Monroe was selected today as the Democratic-Republican candidate for the presidency of the United States. Continue reading Democratic-Repubican caucus nominates James Monroe for president of the United States 210 years ago today (Mar 20 1816) →

‘My Fair Lady’ musical opens on Broadway 70 years ago this hour (Mar 15 1956)

1950s, Broadway


Video: 'Julie Andrews "I Could Have Danced All Night" on The Ed Sullivan Show' (July 15, 1956)

(Thursday, March 15, 1956, 7:30 p.m. EST) — The Frederick Loewe-Alan Jay musical play My Fair Lady, based on Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion, opened on Broadway tonight at the Mark Hellinger Theatre in New York City, starring Rex Harrison and Julie Andrews. Continue reading ‘My Fair Lady’ musical opens on Broadway 70 years ago this hour (Mar 15 1956) →

George Harrison performs at charity concert in Birmingham, UK 40 years ago tonight (Mar 15 1986)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s, The Beatles 1980s


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(Saturday March 15, 1986) — Former Beatle George Harrison joined an all-star finale at Heartbeat ’86, a marathon charity rock concert tonight at the National Exhibition Centre near Birmingham, England, performing Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode.” Continue reading George Harrison performs at charity concert in Birmingham, UK 40 years ago tonight (Mar 15 1986) →

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) →