Video: 'Lady Jane Grey - Historical Controversy'
(Monday, February 12, 1554) — Lady Jane Grey, who’d claimed the throne of England for nine days, and her husband, Guildford Dudley, were beheaded today after being condemned for high treason.
Monthly Archives: February 2014
Thieves make off with masterpiece 20 years ago this hour (Feb 12 1994)
Video: 'Munch - Private Life of a Masterpiece (BBC Documentary)' (Feb. 12, 1994, at 40:25)
(Saturday, February 12, 1994, 6:30 a.m. CET) — A version of Edvard Munch’s painting “The Scream” was stolen today from the National Gallery in Oslo, Norway. It was recovered a few months later in a sting operation.
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Beatle Ringo Starr marries Maureen Cox 50 years ago today (Feb 11 1965)
Video: 'Maureen and Ringo's Wedding'
(Thursday, February 11, 1965) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles married 19-year-old Maureen Cox today at Caxton Hall Register Office in London with fellow Beatles John Lennon and George Harrison in attendance; Paul McCartney was on holiday in Hammamet, Tunisia. Continue reading Beatle Ringo Starr marries Maureen Cox 50 years ago today (Feb 11 1965)
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The Beatles interviewed by Carroll James for WWDC 50 years ago this hour (Feb 11 1964)
Video: 'WWDC AM's Carroll James interviews the Beatles 02111964' (interview begins at 3:40)
(Tuesday, February 11, 1964, 5:05 p.m. EST) — The Beatles were interviewed by Carroll James for WWDC-AM in Washington, D.C., at Washington Coliseum. WWDC had supposedly been the first U.S. station to air “I Want to Hold Your Hand” when a young listener, Marsha Albert, wrote in to request the song. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed by Carroll James for WWDC 50 years ago this hour (Feb 11 1964)
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‘I Love Lucy,’ ‘The United States Steel Hour’ big winners at Emmy Awards 60 years ago today (Feb 11 1954)
Video: 'Redecorating the Mertzes' Apartment' (Nov. 23, 1953)
(Thursday, February 11, 1954) — I Love Lucy dominated the 6th Emmy Awards today, winning two awards, including Best Situation Comedy (for the second consecutive year). Continue reading ‘I Love Lucy,’ ‘The United States Steel Hour’ big winners at Emmy Awards 60 years ago today (Feb 11 1954)
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Lincoln poses for photographs at Brady’s studio 150 years ago this afternoon (Feb 9 1864)
(Tuesday, February 9, 1864, afternoon; during the American Civil War) — U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, escorted by artist Francis B. Carpenter, walked more than a mile today to Mathew Brady’s Washington studio, where he sat for several photographs, including a profile view later used on the Lincoln-head penny and another view for the five dollar bill.
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G.I. Joe action figure introduced at American International Toy Fair in New York 50 years ago today (Feb 9 1964)
Video: 'G.I. Joe Army Action Figures by Hasbro: Vintage Toys & Games for Christmas'
(Sunday, February 9, 1964) — The G.I. Joe action figure was introduced today at the American International Toy Fair in New York.
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Soviet leader Yuri Andropov, 69, dies 30 years ago this hour (Feb 9 1984)
(Thursday, February 9, 1984, 4:50 p.m. local time) — Soviet leader Yuri V. Andropov, 69, died today in Moscow from several medical conditions, 15 months after succeeding Leonid Brezhnev. He would be followed by Konstantin U. Chernenko.
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Beyonce takes five awards at a quiet Grammys 10 years ago this hour (Feb 8 2004)
Video: 'Popular 46th Annual Grammy Awards videos' (64-video playist)
(Sunday, February 8, 2004, 8:00 p.m. EST) — Balladeer Luther Vandross, recovering from a stroke, won four Grammys tonight, including song of the year for “Dance With My Father,” and Beyonce earned a record-tying five honors. Continue reading Beyonce takes five awards at a quiet Grammys 10 years ago this hour (Feb 8 2004)
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Winter Olympics open in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia 30 years ago today (Feb 8 1984)
Video: '1984 Sarajevo Olympics Retrospective'
(Wednesday, February 8, 1984) — The 1984 Winter Olympics opened today in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia, in present-day Bosnia-Herzegovina. 1272 athletes from 49 countries would participate through Feb. 19, 1984.
