(Saturday, February 8, 2003) — “All I Have” by Jennifer Lopez featuring LL Cool J peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of four consecutive weeks (Feb. 8/15/22, Mar. 1, 2003). Continue reading ‘All I Have’ by Jennifer Lopez featuring LL Cool J peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 8 2003)
Monthly Archives: February 2023
College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, granted a charter by Britain’s King William III 330 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 8 1693)
Video: 'The founding of the College of William and Mary'
(Wednesday, February 8, 1693) — The College of William & Mary, a public research university in Williamsburg in the Virginia Colony, was granted a charter today by Britain’s King William III under a royal charter (legally, letters patent) to “make, found and establish a certain Place of Universal Study, a perpetual College of Divinity, Philosophy, Languages, and other good arts and sciences … to be supported and maintained, in all time coming.” Continue reading College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, granted a charter by Britain’s King William III 330 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 8 1693)
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Senate unanimously approves committee to investigate break-in at Democratic National Headquarters in Washington’s Watergate complex 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 7 1973)
Video: 'The Final Report: Watergate (National Geographic)' (Feb. 7, 1973, at 15:32)
(Wednesday, February 7, 1973; during the Watergate scandal) — The U.S. Senate voted today, 70 to 0, to undertake a full?scale investigation of the Watergate bugging case and of reported efforts to sabotage the campaigns of Democratic Presidential candidates last spring. Continue reading Senate unanimously approves committee to investigate break-in at Democratic National Headquarters in Washington’s Watergate complex 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 7 1973)
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Vee Jay Records releases first record by The Beatles in the United States 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 7 1963)
Video: 'Please Please Me (Remastered 2009)'
(Thursday, February 7, 1963) — Vee Jay Records today released the first record by the British rock music band The Beatles in the U.S., the single “Please Please Me” and “Ask Me Why.” Continue reading Vee Jay Records releases first record by The Beatles in the United States 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 7 1963)
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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)
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)
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‘You Can’t Hurry Love’ by Phil Collins peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 1983)
(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)
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‘Allentown’ by Billy Joel peaks at #17 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 1983)
(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)
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Last official American combat casualty of Vietnam War buried at Arlington National Cemetery 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 1973)
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)
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Singer Karen Carpenter, 32, dies of heart failure due to complications from anorexia nervosa 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 4 1983)
Video: 'Karen Carpenter Dies 2.4.1983 T.V. Coverage 001 by Ken Bertwell Jerry Dunphy'
(Friday, February 4, 1983, 9:51 a.m. PST) — Singer and drummer Karen Carpenter, who blended her silky voice with her brother Richard to record more than two dozen hits as the Carpenters, died today of heart failure due to complications from anorexia nervosa. She was 32. Continue reading Singer Karen Carpenter, 32, dies of heart failure due to complications from anorexia nervosa 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 4 1983)
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Michael Jackson says there’s nothing wrong with having sleepovers with minors and sharing his bed and bedroom with various people 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 2003)
Video: 'Michael Jackson talked about sharing his bed with kids, called it a 'beautiful thing'
(Monday, February 3, 2003, 9:00-10:50 p.m. GMT) — American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist Michael Jackson, dubbed the “King of Pop” said tonight that he saw nothing wrong with having sleepovers with minors and sharing his bed and bedroom with various people during the premiere of the documentary Living With Michael Jackson on Britain’s ITV. Continue reading Michael Jackson says there’s nothing wrong with having sleepovers with minors and sharing his bed and bedroom with various people 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 2003)
