Video: '179B - Stalingrad: Endgame - WW2 - January 31, 1943'
(Sunday, January 31, 1943, 7:35 a.m. Moscow Standard Time; during the Battle of Stalingrad on the Eastern Front of World War II) — Generalfeldmarschall Friedrich Paulus surrendered today after Soviet forces closed in on his headquarters in the ruined GUM department store. Continue reading Germany’s top military commander at Stalingrad surrenders to Soviet forces 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 31 1943)
(Saturday, January 30, 1993) — “Deeper and Deeper” by Madonna peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Deeper and Deeper’ by Madonna peaks at #7 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 30 1993)
Video: 'WATERGATE AFFAIR BBC DOKUMENTATION 1994'
(Tuesday, January 30, 1973; during the Watergate scandal) — Two former officials of President Richard Nixon’s political organization were convicted today in the Watergate trial of plotting to spy on the Democrats during last year’s campaign. Continue reading Former Nixon political operatives G. Gordon Liddy and James W. McCord Jr. found guilty of spying on Democrats in Watergate burglary trial 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 30 1973)
Video: 'Adolf Hitler ... Assumes Bismark's Mantle! (1933)'
(Monday, January 30, 1933, 11:00 a.m. Central European Time) — Adolf Hitler, leader of the National Socialist German Workers’ Party (NSDAP), known colloquially as the “Nazi Party,” rode into power in Germany today on the rising tide of his militant fascism, marking a crucial turning point for Germany and, ultimately, for the world. Continue reading Nazi Party leader Adolf Hitler sworn in as Chancellor of Germany 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 30 1933)
(Saturday, January 29, 1983) — “Sexual Healing” by Marvin Gaye peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Sexual Healing’ by Marvin Gaye peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 29 1983)
(Saturday, January 29, 1983) — “You Got Lucky” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘You Got Lucky’ by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers peaks at #20 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 29 1983)
(Saturday, January 29, 1983) — “Shock the Monkey” by Peter Gabriel peaked at #29 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Shock the Monkey’ by Peter Gabriel peaks at #29 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 29 1983)
Video: 'Single Pigeon (2018 Remaster)'
(Monday, January 29, 1973) — Paul McCartney and Wings completed recording sessions today for the British-American rock band’s second studio album Red Rose Speedway with a short, improvised brass overdub for the song “Single Pigeon” at EMI Studios, Abbey Road in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings complete studio sessions for ‘Red Rose Speedway’ album with brass overdub for ‘Single Pigeon’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 29 1973)
Video: 'Ep. 245 - "The Jewel of Canton" (Pro Football Hall of Fame)'
(Tuesday, January 29, 1963) — The first charter members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame were named today in Canton, Ohio, including Sammy Baugh, Harold “Red” Grange, George Halas, Don Hutson, Earl “Curly” Lambeau, Bronko Nagurski and Jim Thorpe. Continue reading First inductees named for Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 29 1963)
Video: 'William McKinley: Building the American Century'
(Sunday, January 29, 1843) — William McKinley, the 25th president of the United States, serving from 1897 until his assassination in 1901, was born today in Niles, Ohio. Continue reading U.S. President William McKinley born in Niles, Ohio 180 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 29 1843)
