Video: 'Mary Had A Little Lamb (2018 Remaster)'
(Monday, March 27, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, recorded “Mary Had a Little Lamb” today at Olympic Sound Studios in London, during sessions for what would become the group’s next studio album, Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 #1972)
Video: 'Singin' in the Rain' trailer
(Thursday, March 27, 1952, 10:35 a.m. EST) — A silent-screen swashbuckler finds love while trying to adjust to the coming of sound in Singin’ in the Rain, an American musical romantic comedy that premiered this morning at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Continue reading ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ premieres in New York City 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1952)
Video: 'Caracas Earthquake of 1812'
(Thursday, March 26, 1812, 4:37 p.m. local time) — An estimated 26,000 people (according to the U.S. Geological Survey) were killed today when the 1812 Caracas earthquake shook Venezuela, measuring 7.7 on the Richter magnitude scale. Continue reading Massive 1812 Caracas earthquake kills 26,000 people in Venezuela 210 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 26 #1812)
(Saturday, March 25, 1972) — “A Horse with No Name” by America peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks (Mar. 25, Apr. 1/8, 1972), the group’s first of two number one hits (1972-1975). Continue reading ‘A Horse with No Name’ by America peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 25 #1972)
Video: '1942: Auschwitz'
(Wednesday, March 25, 1942, 8:20 p.m. Central European Summer Time; during the First mass transport of Jews to Auschwitz concentration camp, part of The Holocaust and World War II) — The first mass transport of Jews to the Auschwitz concentration camp departed today from the Poprad railway station in the Slovak Republic, in the Slovak State, arriving at its destination the following afternoon, March 26, 1942. Continue reading First mass transport of Jews to Auschwitz concentration camp departs Poprad railway station in northern Slovakia 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 25 #1942)
(Saturday, March 25, 1972) — “The Way of Love” by Cher peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Way of Love’ by Cher peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 25 #1972)
(Saturday, March 25, 1972) — “Jungle Fever” by The Chakachas peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Jungle Fever’ by The Chakachas peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 25 #1972)
Video: 'Halle Berry Wins Best Actress: 74th Oscars (2002)'
(Sunday, March 24, 2002, evening PST) — Halle Berry became the first African-American performer to win a Best Actress Oscar tonight at the 74th Academy Awards, for her work in Monster’s Ball. Continue reading Halle Berry becomes first Black performer to win a Best Actress Oscar 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 24 #2002)
(Saturday, March 24, 1962) — “Twistin’ the Night Away” by Sam Cooke peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Twistin’ the Night Away’ by Sam Cooke peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 24 1962)
(Saturday, March 24, 1962) — “Surfin’” by The Beach Boys peaked at #75 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading The Beach Boys’ first hit ‘Surfin’ peaks at #75 in USA 60 years ago #OnThis Day #OTD (Mar 24 #1962)
