Monthly Archives: March 2018

Reagan invokes Rockne to boost optimism 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1988)

1980s, Movies 1980s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Remarks at the Unveiling of the Knute Rockne Commemorative Stamp, University of Notre Dame — 3/9/88'

(Wednesday, March 9, 1988, 1:00 p.m. EST) — U.S. President Ronald Reagan made an emotional journey to South Bend, Indiana, today to the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, scene of one of his most memorable films, Knute Rockne, All American. Continue reading Reagan invokes Rockne to boost optimism 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1988) →

George Harrison tapes cameo for ‘Ringo’ TV special 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1978)

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


Video: '1978 - Ringo (1 of 6)' (Mar. 9, 1978, at 0:12-1:22)

(Thursday, March 9, 1978) — Former Beatle George Harrison taped his cameo appearance for the TV special Ringo, starring fellow ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, today in Los Angeles for broadcast on NBC on Apr. 26, 1978. Continue reading George Harrison tapes cameo for ‘Ringo’ TV special 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1978) →

Rose Kennedy sails to England with 5 of 9 children 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1938)

1930s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'American Experience The Kennedys 1' (Kennedys depart at 27:41)

(Wednesday, March 9, 1938) — The wife and five of the nine children of Joseph P. Kennedy, United States Ambassador to England, sailed today from New York Harbor aboard the 24,189-ton luxury liner SS Washington to join him in London. Continue reading Rose Kennedy sails to England with 5 of 9 children 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1938) →

Religious teaching in public schools barred by Supreme Courts 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1948)

1940s


Video: 'McCollum v. Board of Education' (Mar. 8, 1948, at 48:41)

(Monday, March 8, 1948) — The Supreme Court, in McCollum v. Board of Education, struck down today voluntary religious education classes in public school buildings during school hours, saying the program violated separation of church and state. Continue reading Religious teaching in public schools barred by Supreme Courts 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1948) →

‘I’ll Be Waving as You Drive Away’ episode airs on ‘Little House on the Prairie’ 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 6 1978)

1970s, Television 1970s


Video: 'Melissa Sue Anderson in LHOP~ I'll Be Waving as You Drive Away Part-1 (Clip)'

(Saturday, March 6, 1978, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — The Ingalls family faces new trials when business slows to a halt at the mill, and a visit with Mary to a specialist reveals devastating news on tonight’s episode of the NBC western drama television series Little House on the Prairie. Continue reading ‘I’ll Be Waving as You Drive Away’ episode airs on ‘Little House on the Prairie’ 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 6 1978) →

President Andrew Johnson’s impeachment trial begins 150 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 5 1868)

1860s, U.S. Presidents


Videos: 'Andrew Johnson battle the Radical Republicans'/Impeachment of Andrew Johnson'

(Thursday, March 5, 1868, 1:00 p.m. local time) — The impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson, accused of committing “high crimes and misdemeanors” by attempting to fire Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton in violation of the Tenure of Office Act, began today in the U.S. Senate with Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase presiding. Continue reading President Andrew Johnson’s impeachment trial begins 150 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 5 1868) →

‘Can’t Stay Away from You’ by Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine peaks at #6 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 5 1988)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, March 5, 1988) — “Can’t Stay Away from You” by Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Can’t Stay Away from You’ by Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine peaks at #6 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 5 1988) →

‘Newsstruck’ episode of ‘Newhart’ filmed 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1988)

1980s, Television 1980s


Video: 'Newhart 136 "Newsstruck"'

(Friday, March 4, 1988, evening PST) — Michael starts producing the news and George gives up on the Red Sox on “Newsstruck,” the 22nd episode of the sixth season of the American television situation comedy series Newhart, filmed tonight on Stage 17 at MTM Studios in Studio City, California, for airing on CBS March 21, 1988. Continue reading ‘Newsstruck’ episode of ‘Newhart’ filmed 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1988) →