Monthly Archives: December 2012

$225,000 awarded by Kennedy foundation 50 years ago tonight (1962)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'December 6, 1962 - President Kennedy at the Awards Dinner of the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr.,'

(Thursday, December 6, 1962, evening) — U.S. President John F. Kennedy awarded $225,000 tonight to four foreign scientists, an American educator and a national association for their outstanding work in the field of mental retardation.

The funds and awards were made by the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation for the first time at a dinner in Washington presided over by Adlai E. Stevenson, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.

McCartney films ‘Broad Street’ scenes at Royal Albert Hall 30 years ago today (1982)

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


Video: 'Give My Regards to Broad Street [FULL MOVIE]' (Royal Albert Hall scenes begin at 1:12:18)

(Monday, December 6, 1982) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney filmed scenes at Royal Albert Hall in London for the movie Give My Regards To Broad Street today, performing “Eleanor Rigby.” The film, directed by Peter Webb, was written and starring McCartney.

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers’ premieres in New York 10 years ago today (2002)

2000s, movies 2000s


Video: 'The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers' trailer

(Thursday, December 5, 2002) — Frodo and Samwise press on toward Mordor while Aragorn, drawing closer to his kingly destiny, rallies forces of good for the battles that must come in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, the second film in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, which premiered today in New York City.

Directed by Peter Jackson, the film stars Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Sean Astin, Viggo Mortensen, Andy Serkis, Liv Tyler, Cate Blanchett,John Rhys-Davies, Orlando Bloom, Bernard Hill, Christopher Lee, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Hugo Weaving, Miranda Otto, Karl Urban, David Wenham, Brad Dourif, Sala Baker and Sean Bean.

Churchill warns of tough job ahead 70 years ago today (1942)

1940s, World War II


Video: Churchill at 6:21 (Dec. 5, 1942)

(Saturday, December 5, 1942, during the Tunisia Campaign, part of the North African Campaign, part of the Mediterranean, Middle East and African Theatre of World War II) — British Prime Minister Winston Churchill told an audience in Bradford, England, today that “very hard fighting” faces the Allies before they will be able to kick the Axis out of the last 20 miles of Tunisia.

Nixon huddles with Kissinger over Vietnam peace talks 40 years ago today (1972)

1970s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents, Vietnam War


Video: Dec. 2, 1972 (8:13)

(Saturday, December 2, 1972, during the Vietnam War) — U.S. President Richard Nixon and his top security adviser Henry A. Kissinger held “extensive consultations” today in Key Biscayne, Florida, prior to Kissinger’s departure to resume Vietnam War peace talks in Paris.

‘Password’ episode airs on ‘The Odd Couple’ 40 years ago this hour (1972)

1970s, Television 1970s


Video: 'Password' (Dec. 1, 1972)

(Friday, December 1, 1972, 9:30 p.m. ET) — When Password host Allen Ludden invites Oscar to be a celebrity guest on his show, Felix pesters Oscar to let him be his partner on tonight’s episode of the ABC-TV sitcom The Odd Couple. In 1997, the episode was ranked #5 on TV Guide‘s 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time.