Video: 'JFK' trailer
(Tuesday, December 17, 1991) — JFK, a film which examines the events leading to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and alleged subsequent cover-up, through the eyes of former New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison (played by Kevin Costner), had its world premiere tonight at the Mann Village Theater in Westwood, Los Angeles, California. Continue reading ‘JFK’ premieres in Los Angeles 20 years ago tonight (1991)
Video: U-131 sunk (at)
(Wednesday, December 17, 1941) — The German submarine U-131 was sunk today north-east of Madeira, Portugal, by depth charges and gunfire while shadowing Convoy HG 76 as part of the wolfpack Seeräuber in the Battle of the Atlantic during World War II.
Video: 'Old Brown Shoe'
(Tuesday, December 17, 1991, 7 p.m. JST) — Rock legends George Harrison and Eric Clapton performed tonight at Tokyo Dome Stadium, Tokyo, as the final night of their 12-date tour of Japan. Continue reading George Harrison, Eric Clapton conclude Japanese tour 20 years ago this hour (1991)
