Monthly Archives: February 2013

Clinton calls for ‘new direction’ with tax hikes, spending cuts mix in State of the Union message 20 years ago this hour (1993)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'The 1993 State of the Union (Address to a Joint Session of the Congress)'

(Wednesday, February 17, 1993, 9 p.m. EST) — U.S. President Bill Clinton tonight proposed a comprehensive program of tax increases and spending cuts designed to trim the Federal deficit over the next four years by $500 billion, or 38 percent, and to revitalize the nation’s economy. Continue reading Clinton calls for ‘new direction’ with tax hikes, spending cuts mix in State of the Union message 20 years ago this hour (1993) →

The Beach Boys complete recording of ‘Surfin USA’ album 50 years ago this hour (1963)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'Finders Keepers - The Beach Boys (HQ) 1962'

(Tuesday, February 12, 1963, 10:00 p.m.-Wednesday, February 13, 1:00 a.m. PST) — The Beach Boys completed recording for their second album Surfin’ USA tonight at Capital studio in Hollywood, California, including instrumentation and vocals for “Finders Keepers,” “Surf Jam” and “Stoked.” Continue reading The Beach Boys complete recording of ‘Surfin USA’ album 50 years ago this hour (1963) →

‘Groundhog Day’ released in U.S. 20 years ago today (1993)

1990s, movies 1990s


Video: 'Groundhog Day' trailer

(Friday, February 12, 1993) — Groundhog Day, a comedy film about an arrogant and egocentric Pittsburgh TV weatherman who, during a hated assignment covering the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, finds himself in a time loop, repeating the same day again and again, was released today in the U.S.

Directed by Harold Ramis, the film starred Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell and Chris Elliott.

The Beach Boys complete six tracks 50 years ago this hour (1963)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'The Beach Boys - Let's go Trippin''

(Monday, February 11, 1963, 11:00 p.m.-Tuesday, February 12, 2:00 a.m. PST) — The Beach Boys tonight completed six recordings for the group’s second album Surfin’ USA at Capital studio in Hollywood, California, including backing tracks and vocals for “Let’s Go Trippin,'” “Honky Tonk,” “Noble Surfer” and “Misirlou,” and vocals for “Farmer’s Daughter” and “Lana.” Continue reading The Beach Boys complete six tracks 50 years ago this hour (1963) →

Steely Dan, Spinners appear on ‘Midnight Special’ 40 years ago this hour (1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, Television 1970s


Video: 'The Midnight Special More 1973 - 23 - (Bonus) Stand Up Comedy - Ace Trucking'

(Saturday, February 10, 1973, 1:00 a.m. EST) — The Ace Trucking Company comedy troupe, Steely Dan and The Spinners are among the performers on tonight’s episode of the late-night musical variety NBC series The Midnight Special with host Johnny Rivers. Continue reading Steely Dan, Spinners appear on ‘Midnight Special’ 40 years ago this hour (1973) →