Video: '1986 Philippines Elections'
(Friday, February 7, 1986) — The Philippines today held a presidential election marred by charges of fraud against the incumbent, Ferdinand E. Marcos, triggering the eventual downfall of Marcos and the accession of Corazon C. Aquino as president.
Video: 'From the archives: Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier flees Haiti'
(Friday, February 7, 1986, 3:27 a.m. EST) — Haitian President-for-Life Jean-Claude Duvalier, known as “Baby Doc,” boarded a United States Air Force jet and fled to France before dawn today, ending the 28-year grip of his family on the impoverished Caribbean nation. Continue reading Haiti’s ‘Baby Doc’ flees, ending 28 years of family rule 30 years ago this hour (Feb 7 1986)
Video: 'Mayday S05E08 Mixed Signals The Plane That Wouldn't Talk'
(Tuesday, February 6, 1996, 11:47 p.m. EST) — A Turkish-owned Boeing 757–225 jetliner crashed into the Atlantic Ocean tonight shortly after takeoff from Puerto Plata Airport in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, killing 189 people, mostly German tourists.
Video: 'The Ed Sullivan Show - FULL Music Performances (Part 2 of 3 Parts)' (Feb. 6, 1966, at 8:02)
(Sunday, February 6, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — The Animals performed “We Gotta Get Out of This Place” on tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading The Animals perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour (Feb 6 1966)
Video: 'PBS American Experience & Duel Hamilton Vs Burr'
(Friday, February 6, 1756) — Aaron Burr, Jr., the third Vice President of the United States, was born today in Newark, Province of New Jersey, in British America.
The future U.S. Senator from New York would serve as vice president under President Thomas Jefferson, a Democratic-Republican, from 1801 to 1805.
Video: 'Modern Times' trailer
(Wednesday, February 5, 1936, 8:30 p.m. EST) — The gala world premiere of Modern Times, a comedy film written and directed by Charlie Chaplin in which his iconic Little Tramp character struggles to survive in the modern, industrialized world, was held tonight at the Rivoli Theatre in New York City.
The film starred Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Henry Bergman, Stanley Sandford and Chester Conklin.
(Saturday, February 5, 1966) — “My Love” by Petula Clark peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Feb. 5/12, 1966).
(Saturday, February 5, 1966) — “No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach’s In)” by The T-Bones peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, February 5, 1966) — “The Men In My Little Girl’s Life” by Mike Douglas peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, February 5, 1966) — “Tijuana Taxi” by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass peaked at #38 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
