Video: 'Karen Ann Quinlan NHD'
(Wednesday, March 31, 1976) — The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled today that the mechanical respirator that was keeping Karen Ann Quinlan (a young woman in a persistent vegetative state) alive might be disconnected if her attending physicians and a panel of hospital officials agreed that there was “no reasonable possibility” that she would recover.
Quinlan, who remained unconscious, died in 1985.
Video: '1976 Oscars' (26 videos)
(Monday, March 29, 1976, 7:00 p.m.-10:12 p.m. PDT) — One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, a comedy-drama film about a small-time criminal who fakes insanity in hopes of doing easy time in a mental hospital, won five Oscars tonight at the 48th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Miloš Forman for Best Director, Jack Nicholson for Best Actor and Louise Fletcher for Best Actress Continue reading ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ wins Best Picture at 48th Academy Awards 40 years ago this hour (Mar 29 1976)
(Saturday, March 29, 1986) — “Rock Me Amadeus” by Falco peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Mar. 29, Apr. 5/12, 1986).
(Sunday, March 29, 1936) — German Chancellor Adolf Hitler claimed overwhelming victory today in a plebiscite on his policies with 98.79 per cent of the votes.
Video: 'Genesis - 1976/03/28 - Live in Buffalo, NY {Full Concert}'
(Sunday, March 28, 1976, 7:00 p.m. EST) — Genesis opened its first American tour tonight at Century Theatre in Buffalo, New York, with drummer Phil Collins as lead vocalist. Genesis had auditioned more than 400 singers to replace Peter Gabriel.
Video: 'Andrea Chenier - Domingo, Benackova, Cappuccilli, Santi (multi subs)'
(Saturday, March 28, 1896) — The opera Andrea Chénier, by Umberto Giordano, based loosely on the life of the French poet, premiered today at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy.
Video: 'ISRAEL: YIGAL AMIR FOUND GUILTY OF ASSASSINATING YITZHAK RABIN'
(Wednesday, March 27, 1996) — Yigal Amir, the man who shattered Israel when he assassinated Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, was sentenced to life imprisonment today after having been found guilty of murder.
(Saturday, March 27, 1976) — “Dream Weaver” by Gary Wright peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.
(Saturday, March 27, 1976) — “Lonely Night (Angel Face)” by Captain & Tennille peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.
(Saturday, March 27, 1976) — “Deep Purple” by Donny and Marie Osmond peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
