Daily Archives: February 5, 2023

U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell uses false intelligence to justify going to war with Iraq 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 2003)

2000s


Video: 'Truth, War and Consequences (full documentary) | FRONTLINE' (Feb. 5, 2003 at 49:17)

(Wednesday, February 5, 2003) — As the United States was preparing to invade Iraq, Secretary of State Colin Powell made a pivotal presentation to the United Nations Security Council today, using false intelligence to claim Saddam Hussein was developing weapons of mass destruction (WMD). Continue reading U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell uses false intelligence to justify going to war with Iraq 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 2003) →

‘You Can’t Hurry Love’ by Phil Collins peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 1983)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, February 5, 1983) — “You Can’t Hurry Love” by Phil Collins peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘You Can’t Hurry Love’ by Phil Collins peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 1983) →

‘Allentown’ by Billy Joel peaks at #17 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 1983)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, February 5, 1983) — “Allentown” by Billy Joel peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six consecutive weeks. Continue reading ‘Allentown’ by Billy Joel peaks at #17 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 1983) →

Last official American combat casualty of Vietnam War buried at Arlington National Cemetery 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 1973)

1970s, Cold War, Vietnam War


Video: 'Vietnam: A Television History (Ep-12) The End of the Tunnel' (Feb. 5, 1973, at 5:39)

(Monday, February 5, 1973; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — U.S. Army Colonel William B. Nolde, the last official American combat casualty of the Vietnam War, was buried with full honors today at Arlington National Cemetery. Continue reading Last official American combat casualty of Vietnam War buried at Arlington National Cemetery 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 1973) →