Video: 'National Security: President Reagans Address on Defense and National Security 3/23/83'
(Wednesday, March 23, 1983, 8:02 p.m. EST; during the Cold War) — U.S. President Ronald Reagan tonight called for the development of an anti-missile defense system to protect the United States from potential nuclear attacks. Continue reading U.S. President Ronald Reagan calls for development of ‘Star Wars’ anti-nuclear missile defense system 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1983)
Video: 'My Love (2018 Remaster)'
(Friday, March 23, 1973) — Paul McCartney and Wings released “My Love” b/w “The Mess,” the first single from their forthcoming album Red Rose Speedway, today in the UK (released Apr. 9, 1973, in the U.S.). Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings release ‘My Love’/’The Mess’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1973)
(Saturday, March 23, 1963) — “Our Day Will Come” by Ruby & the Romantics peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Our Day Will Come’ by Ruby & the Romantics peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1963)
(Saturday, March 23, 1963) — “The End of the World” by Skeeter Davis peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The End of the World’ by Skeeter Davis peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1963)
Video: 'The Enabling Act gives Hitler total power : 24 March 1933'
(Thursday, March 23, 1933) — By a 441-94 vote, Germany’s Reichstag today passed the Enabling Act (Ermächtigungsgesetz), entitled “Law to Remedy the Distress of the People and the Nation,” which gave Chancellor Adolf Hitler the power to enact new laws by decree, without the need of legislative approval. Continue reading Germany’s Reichstag gives Chancellor Adolf Hitler dictatorial power to rule by decree 90 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1933)
Video: 'Schuyler Colfax, early Indiana Republican and Vice President'
(Sunday, March 23, 1823) — Schuyler Colfax, the 17th vice president of the United States who served from 1869 to 1873 during the first administration of President Ulysses S. Grant, was born today in New York City. Continue reading U.S. Vice President Schuyler Colfax born in New York City 200 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1823)
