Daily Archives: February 15, 2025

Americans land on Corregidor in the Philippines during World War II 80 years ago this hour (Feb 16 1945)

1940s, World War II


Video: BATTLE of CORREGIDOR (1945) - WikiVidi Documentary'

(Friday, February 16, 1945, 8:33 a.m. PHST; during the Battle of Corregidor (1945), part of the Pacific Theatre of World War II) — The battle for the recapture of Corregidor began today as the first of one thousand troopers of the 503rd PRCT based at Mindoro, began dropping out of C-47 troop carriers of the US Thirteenth Air Force. Continue reading Americans land on Corregidor in the Philippines during World War II 80 years ago this hour (Feb 16 1945) →

‘Look in My Eyes Pretty Woman’ by Tony Orlando and Dawn peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 15 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, February 15, 1975) — “Look in My Eyes Pretty Woman” by Tony Orlando and Dawn peaks at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Look in My Eyes Pretty Woman’ by Tony Orlando and Dawn peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 15 1975) →

Canada unfurls new flag symbolizing nation’s unity 60 years ago this hour (Feb 15 1965)

1960s


Video: 'O Canada- February 15, 1965, the Maple Leaf flys for the first time'

(Monday, February 15, 1965, noon, EST) — Canada’s new maple-leaf flag, which replaced the “Red Ensign” design, was unfurled today in ceremonies in Ottawa. Continue reading Canada unfurls new flag symbolizing nation’s unity 60 years ago this hour (Feb 15 1965) →

‘Eight Days a Week’/’I Don’t Want to Spoil the Party’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 15 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'Eight Days A Week (2023 Mix)'

(Monday, February 15, 1965) — The single ““Eight Days a Week“/”I Don’t Want to Spoil the Party” by The Beatles was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘Eight Days a Week’/’I Don’t Want to Spoil the Party’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 15 1965) →

The Beatles begin taping songs for their second film ‘Help!’ and its soundtrack LP 60 years ago this hour (Feb 15 1965)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles - Ticket To Ride (Take 2 - narrow stereo)'

(Monday, February 15, 1965, 2:30-5:45 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles today began recording their fifth sudio album Help!, the soundtrack to their second feature film which would eventually be titled Help!, this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, tracking “Ticket to Ride.” Continue reading The Beatles begin taping songs for their second film ‘Help!’ and its soundtrack LP 60 years ago this hour (Feb 15 1965) →

Legendary singer Nat King Cole, 45, dies of lung cancer 60 years ago this hour (Feb 15 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'Mini Bio: Nat King Cole'

(Monday, February 15, 1965, 5:30 a.m. PST) — Nat King Cole, the velvet-voiced popular singer, died this morning at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica, California, of lung cancer (he was a heavy cigarette smoker). Cole was 45 years old. Continue reading Legendary singer Nat King Cole, 45, dies of lung cancer 60 years ago this hour (Feb 15 1965) →