Video: 'Hattie McDaniel winning Best Supporting Actress'
(Thursday, February 29, 1940, 8:30 p.m. PST) — Hattie McDaniel became the first African-American to win an Oscar tonight when she was named Best Supporting Actress for her performance as a house servant in Gone With The Wind, which won eight awards, including Best Picture. Continue reading Hattie McDaniel becomes first African-American to win Academy Award 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 29 1940)
Video: 'Playboy Club footage'
(Monday, February 29, 1960) — The first Playboy Club, featuring waitresses clad in “bunny” outfits, opened today at 116 E. Walton Street in downtown Chicago. Continue reading First Playboy Club, featuring waitresses clad in “bunny” outfits, opens in Chicago 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 29 1960)
(Monday, February 29, 1960) — “Handy Man” by Jimmy Jones peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Handy Man’ by Jimmy Jones peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 29 1960)
(Monday, February 29, 1960) — “Beyond the Sea” by Bobby Darin peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Beyond the Sea’ by Bobby Darin peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 29 1960)
