Monthly Archives: March 2014

Nixon vs. Dan Rather: ‘Are you running for something?’ 40 years ago tonight (Mar 19 1974)

1970s, Television 1970s, U.S. Presidents, Watergate


Video: 'Dan Rather vs. Richard Nixon, 1974'

(Tuesday, March 19, 1974, evening; during the Watergate scandal) — At a news conference at the National Association of Broadcasters convention in Houston this evening, U.S. President Richard Nixon fielded a question from CBS White House correspondent Dan Rather, who said, “Thank you, Mr. President. Dan Rather, of CBS News.”

The room filled with jeers and applause, prompting Nixon to joke, “Are you running for something?” Rather replied, “No, sir, Mr. President. Are you?”

‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ opened in U.S. theaters 10 years ago today (Mar 19 2004)

2000s, movies 2000s


Video: 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Official Trailer'

(Friday, March 19, 2004) — Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, a romantic science fiction thriller film about an estranged couple who have each other erased from their memories, opened today in U.S. theaters, ten days after premiering in Los Angeles.

Directed by Michel Gondry, the film starred Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Kirsten Dunst, Mark Ruffalo, Elijah Wood and Tom Wilkinson.

John Lennon’s ‘I’m Stepping Out’ released as a single 30 years ago today (Mar 19 1984)

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


Video 'I'm Stepping Out - John Lennon & Yoko Ono (Remastered 2010)'

(Monday, March 19, 1984) — “I’m Stepping Out” by John Lennon, recorded shortly before the ex-Beatle’s 1980 murder, was released today as a single in the U.S. (July 15, 1984, in the UK), the second single from the album Milk and Honey. Continue reading John Lennon’s ‘I’m Stepping Out’ released as a single 30 years ago today (Mar 19 1984) →

Beatle George Harrison interviews Paul McCartney 50 years ago today (Mar 19 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'he Beatles - Public Ear (22nd March 1964)' (Mar. 19, 1964, at 2:23)

(Thursday, March 19, 1964, noon GMT) — George Harrison today interviewed Paul McCartney, both members of the rock band The Beatles, on the set of the group’s first film A Hard Day’s Night in a car traveling from Twickenham to Park Lane in London for broadcast on the Mar. 22, 1964, edition of the BBC’s The Public Ear radio program.

Beatle George Harrison interviews Ringo Starr, John Lennon 50 years ago today (Mar 18 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'he Beatles - Public Ear (22nd March 1964)' (Mar. 18, 1964, at 4:09-6:57)

(Wednesday, March 18, 1964) — George Harrison today interviewed Ringo Starr and John Lennon, all members of the rock band The Beatles, on the set of the group’s first film A Hard Day’s Night at Twickenham Film Studios in London for broadcast on the Mar. 22, 1964, edition of the BBC’s The Public Ear radio program.

‘The Thief of Bagdad’ premieres in New York City 90 years ago today (Mar 18 1924)

1920s, movies 1920s


Video: 'Thief of Bagdad (1924) - Film complet'

(Tuesday, March 18, 1924) — The Thief of Bagdad, a swashbuckler film about a thief who falls in love with the daughter of the Caliph of Bagdad, premiered today in New York City.

Directed by Raoul Walsh, the film starred Douglas Fairbanks, Snitz Edwards, Charles Belcher, Julanne Johnston and Anna May Wong.

Courtney Love arrested after allegedly striking fan with mic stand 10 years ago this hour (Mar 18 2004)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s, Television 2000s


Video: 'Courtney Love on David Letterman 2004 HD'

(Thursday, March 18, 2004, 2:30 a.m. EST) — Courtney Love was arrested this morning for allegedly throwing a microphone stand at a member of the audience at a show in New York the previous day (Mar. 17, 2004). Earlier that day, she had appeared on David Letterman’s show and flashed him six times.

Anne-Marie falls to Viet Minh at Dien Bien Phu 60 years ago today (Mar 17 1954)

Cold War, First Indochina War


Video: 'Vietnam The Ten Thousand Day War 2of13 Dien Bien Phu' (Mar. 17, 1954, at 18:10)

(Wednesday, March 17, 1954; during the Battle of Dien Bien Phu, part of the First Indochina War) — Strong point Anne-Marie fell to the Viet Minh today, the third French outpost silenced at Dien Bien Phu. The French estimate communist dead at 2,500. Indeed, with some hills covered with dead and dying, the Viet Minh pause. Continue reading Anne-Marie falls to Viet Minh at Dien Bien Phu 60 years ago today (Mar 17 1954) →

‘Cavalcade’ wins Outstanding Production at 6th Academy Awards 80 years ago this hour (Mar 16 1934)

1930s, movies 1930s


Video: '1932-33 Oscar Winners'

(Friday, March 16, 1934, 8:00 p.m. PST) — Cavalcade, a drama film about a British family that survives war and changing times, won three Oscars tonight at the 6th Academy Awards, including Outstanding Production and Frank Lloyd for Best Director. Continue reading ‘Cavalcade’ wins Outstanding Production at 6th Academy Awards 80 years ago this hour (Mar 16 1934) →