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)
Video: 'James Paul McCartney TV Special 1973' (Mar. 22, 1973, at 20:12)
(Thursday, March 22, 1973, evening GMT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American rock music band Wings were filmed tonight socializing at the Chelsea Reach pub in New Brighton, across the River Mersey from McCartney’s hometown of Liverpool, for James Paul McCartney, a television special produced by ATV. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings filmed at Chelsea Reach pub near Liverpool for upcoming TV special 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1973)
Video: '01-The Beatles - Please Please me (full album)' (14 videos)
(Friday, March 22, 1963) — The British rock music band The Beatles released their debut album, Please Please Me, today in England in mono (the stereo version was released Apr. 26, 1963). Continue reading British rock band The Beatles release debut studio album ‘Please Please Me’ in United Kingdom 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1963)
Video: 'Dachau Concentration Camp'
(Wednesday, March 22, 1933) — Dachau, the first concentration camp built by Nazi Germany, opened today as four police trucks brought in 200 inmates from the Stadelheim Prison and Landsberg Prison. Continue reading First Nazi concentration camp opens at Dachau in southern Germany 90 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1933)
Video: 'Alcatraz Closes - 1963 | Today In History | 21 Mar 17'
(Thursday, March 21, 1963) — The Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, a maximum security federal prison on Alcatraz Island, 1.25 miles off the coast of San Francisco, California, closed today as the last of 27 of the island prison’s 260-inmate population were removed and transferred to other institutions. Continue reading ‘The Rock’ closes as last prisoners leave Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary on Alcatraz Island off San Francisco coast 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1963)
