Monthly Archives: February 2018

Ashes of Mahatma Gandhi cast upon waters 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1948)

1940s


Video: 'Last Rites For Gandhi (1948)'

(Thursday, February 12, 1948, 1:55 p.m. IST) — The ashes of Indian political and spiritual leader Mohandas Gandhi, who was assassinated Jan. 30, 1948, on his way to prayer by a Hindu extremist, were consigned to the holy waters of the Ganges today amid pageantry epitomizing the ancient civilization that the little man in a white loincloth molded into free membership in the modern family of nations.
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Fourth Madison Square Garden opens in NYC 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'Barbara Eden Bob Hope Madison Square Garden Opening 1968 singing performance'

(Sunday, February 11, 1968, 9:00 p.m. EST) — The fourth and current version of New York City’s Madison Square Garden, a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Midtown Manhattan, opened tonight with a glittering “Salute to the USO” premiere before 19,832 people, featuring performances by Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Barbara Eden. Continue reading Fourth Madison Square Garden opens in NYC 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1968) →

Ringo Starr begins shooting TV special in LA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1978)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, Television 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: '"Ringo", a Ringo Starr US-TV special, aired April 26, 1978'

(Saturday, February 11, 1978) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr began shooting Ringo, a television special loosely based on Mark Twain’s The Prince and the Pauper, today in Los Angeles for broadcast on NBC on Apr. 26, 1978. Continue reading Ringo Starr begins shooting TV special in LA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1978) →

The Beatles record ‘Hey Bulldog’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1968)

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


Video: 'The Beatles - "Magical Mystery Demos" 1967-1968 outtakes' ('Hey Bulldog'--RM2 at 43:17)

(Sunday, February 11, 1968, 4:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. GMT) — The Beatles recorded John Lennon’s song “Hey Bulldog” during a session tonight at EMI Studio 3, recording ten takes and several instrumental and vocal overdubs. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Hey Bulldog’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1968) →

1928 Winter Olympics open in St. Moritz 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1928)

1920s


Video: '1. St.Moritz ~Olympic Winter Games 1928' (5 videos)

(Saturday, February 11, 1928, 10:00 a.m. CET) — Athletes from 25 nations marched today in the opening ceremonies of the 1928 Winter Olympics, officially known as the II Olympic Winter Games, in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Continue reading 1928 Winter Olympics open in St. Moritz 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1928) →

Amy Winehouse wins big at Grammy Awards 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 2008)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s, Television 2000s


Video: 'Amy Winehouse - You know i'm no good and Rehab. Grammys 10th Feb.2008 STEREO versions.'

(Sunday, February 10, 2008, 8:00-11:30 p.m. EST) — Amy Winehouse, the troubled British soul singer with the darkly self-referential hit “Rehab,” failed to attend Sunday’s 50th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles in person tonight, but she proved a dominating figure nonetheless, picking up five trophies as voters kept her in a tight competition with the rap star Kanye West. Continue reading Amy Winehouse wins big at Grammy Awards 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 2008) →

‘Love Is Blue’ by Paul Mauriat peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, February 10, 1968) — “Love Is Blue” by Paul Mauriat peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five consecutive weeks (Feb. 10/17/24, Mar. 2/9, 1968). Continue reading ‘Love Is Blue’ by Paul Mauriat peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1968) →