Video: 'M.A.S.H -Final episode (Goodbye,Farewell and Amen) FHD quality'
(Monday, February 28, 1983, 8:30 p.m. EST) — 121.6 million people tuned in tonight to watch the 251st and final episode of the American war comedy-drama television series M*A*S*H on CBS, a two-and-a-half hour film titled “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen.” Continue reading 121.6 million people watch finale of American war comedy-drama television series ‘M*A*S*H’ on CBS 40 years ago this hour (Feb 28 1983)
Video: 'Waco Shootout | Eyewitness News 2-28-1993'
(Sunday, February 28, 1993, 9:45 a.m. CST; during the Waco siege) — A gun battle erupted today at Mount Carmel Center ranch in the community of Axtell, Texas, 13 miles northeast of Waco, when Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agents tried to arrest Branch Davidian leader David Koresh on weapons charges; four agents and six Davidians were killed as a 51-day standoff began. Continue reading 51-day Waco siege begins after four ATF agents and six Branch Davidians are killed in shootout at religious sect’s compound 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 28 1993)
Video: '27th February 1973: Occupation of Wounded knee by the Oglala Lakota and the American Indian Movement'
(Tuesday, February 27, 1973, approximately 8:00 p.m. CST) — The 71-day Wounded Knee Occupation began tonight when approximately 200 Oglala Lakota (sometimes referred to as Oglala Sioux) and followers of the American Indian Movement (AIM) entered the town of Wounded Knee, South Dakota, United States, on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and allegedly burglarized a store for weapons. Continue reading Armed Native Americans seize Wounded Knee, South Dakota, to protest federal government policy 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 27 1973)
Video: '27th February 1933: Reichstag building in Berlin set on fire in an arson attack'
(Monday, February 27, 1933, the first report of the fire came shortly after 9:00 p.m. Central European Time) — The Reichstag fire, an arson attack on the Reichstag building, home of the German parliament in Berlin, broke out tonight, precisely four weeks after Nazi leader Adolf Hitler was sworn in as Chancellor of Germany. Continue reading Germany’s parliament building, the Reichstag, is gutted by fire, prompting Chancellor Adolf Hitler to seek suspension of civil liberties 80 years ago this hour (Feb 27 1933)
Video: '1993 World Trade Center Bombing - Live News Coverage - Part 1'
(Friday, February 26, 1993, 12:17:37 p.m. EST; during the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, part of terrorism in the United States) — A powerful van bomb set off by terrorists exploded today in the underground parking garage of the North Tower of New York City’s World Trade Center, killing six people and injuring 1,042 others – mostly with smoke inhalation or minor burns, but dozens with cuts, bruises, broken bones or serious burns. Continue reading Six killed as terrorists set off powerful van bomb in underground parking garage of North Tower of New York City’s World Trade Center 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 26 1993)
(Saturday, February 26, 1983) — “Shame on the Moon” by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Shame on the Moon’ by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 26 1983)
(Saturday, February 26, 1983) — “Stray Cat Strut” by Stray Cats peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Stray Cat Strut’ by Stray Cats peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 26 1983)
Video: 'George Harrison Biography Documentary'
(Thursday, February 25, 1943) — George Harrison, an English musician, and singer-songwriter who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of The Beatles, was born today at 12 Arnold Grove in Wavertree, Liverpool, England. Continue reading ‘Quiet Beatle’ and lead guitarist George Harrison born in Liverpool, England 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1943)
(Saturday, February 24, 1973) — “Killing Me Softly with His Song” by Roberta Flack peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five consecutive weeks (Feb. 24, Mar. 3/10/17/31, 1973). Continue reading ‘Killing Me Softly with His Song’ by Roberta Flack peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 24 1973)
(Saturday, February 24, 1973) — “Dueling Banjos” by Eric Weissberg and Steve Mandell peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Dueling Banjos’ by Eric Weissberg and Steve Mandell peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 24 1973)
