Video: 'The 1938 Oscars - in Color'
(Thursday, March 10, 1938, 8:15-10:11 p.m. PST) — The Life of Emile Zola, a biographical film about French author Émile Zola, won three Oscars, including Outstanding Production, tonight at the 10th Academy Awards at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. Continue reading ‘The Life of Emile Zola’ wins Outstanding Production at 10th Academy Awards 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 10 1938)
Video: 'Vietnam: A Television History - Tet [6/11]' (The New York Times report at 39:30)
(Sunday, March 10, 1968; during the Tet Offensive, part of the Vietnam War, Indochina Wars and Cold War) — General William Westmoreland, commander of U.S. forces in Vietnam, has asked for 206,000 more American troops for Vietnam, and the request has touched off a divisive internal debate within high levels of the Johnson Administration, The New York Times reported in today‘s paper, in a story dated Mar. 9, 1968.
President Lyndon Johnson had been briefed on the request on Feb. 28, 1968, and ordered Secretary of Defense-designate Clark Clifford to form a task force to conduct a complete review of U.S. policy in Vietnam, including the new request to increase troops.
(Monday, March 10, 1958) — “26 Miles (Santa Catalina)” by The Four Preps peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for three weeks. Continue reading ’26 Miles (Santa Catalina)’ by The Four Preps peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 10 1958)
Video: 'Jezebel' trailer
(Thursday, March 10, 1938, 11:50 a.m. EST) — Jezebel, an American romantic drama film about a free-spirited Southern belle who loses her fiancé due to her stubborn vanity and pride and vows to win him back, premiered today at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Continue reading ‘Jezebel’ premieres in New York City 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 10 1938)
Video: 'What happened to ANDY GIBB?'
(Thursday, March 10, 1988, 8:45 a.m. GMT) — British singer, songwriter, performer and teen idol Andy Gibb, the younger brother of the three members of the Bee Gees, died today at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, England. Continue reading Pop star Andy Gibb dies at 30 in British hospital 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 10 1988)
