Daily Archives: February 27, 2025

Six U.S. Representatives arrive in Saigon to assess deteriorating situation 50 years ago today (Feb 27 1975)


Video: 'Vietnam: A Television History (Ep-12) The End of the Tunnel' (Feb. 27-Mar. 2, 1975, at 23:51)

(Thursday, February 27, 1975; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and Cold War) — A group of six members of the House of Representatives arrived at Tan Son Nhut air base near the city of Saigon today to make a four day visit to South Vietnam and Cambodia. They joined two representatives who had arrived Feb. 24, 1975, to assess the deteriorating war situation.

The Beatles film ‘Another Girl’ sequence in Bahamas 60 years ago today (Feb 27 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Another Girl (Subtitulada/Lyrics) (Video Clip)'

(Saturday, February 27, 1965) — On the fifth day of filming Help! in the Bahamas, The Beatles appeared in scenes on Balmoral Island, including the famous sequence for “Another Girl.” Continue reading The Beatles film ‘Another Girl’ sequence in Bahamas 60 years ago today (Feb 27 1965)

‘Tell Her No’ by The Zombies peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 27 1965)

(Saturday, February 27, 1965) — “Tell Her No” by The Zombies peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Tell Her No’ by The Zombies peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 27 1965)

‘Shake’ by Sam Cooke peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 27 1965)

(Saturday, February 27, 1965) — “Shake” by Sam Cooke peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Shake’ by Sam Cooke peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 27 1965)

‘The Boy from New York City’ by The Ad Libs peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 27 1965)

(Saturday, February 27, 1965) — “The Boy from New York City” by The Ad Libs peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Boy from New York City’ by The Ad Libs peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 27 1965)

‘4-by the Beatles’ EP by The Beatles debuts at #81 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 27 1965)

(Saturday, February 27, 1965) — The “4-by the Beatles” extended player by The Beatles debuted today at #81 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘4-by the Beatles’ EP by The Beatles debuts at #81 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 27 1965)

Harlem is quiet as crowds watch Malcolm X rites 60 years ago this hour (Feb 27 1965)


Video: 'Malcolm X: Make It Plain' (Feb. 27, 1965, at 2:12:04)

(Saturday, February 27, 1965, 9:30 a.m. EST) — Malcolm X, a black nationalist who had told African-Americans they must meet violence with violence, went to his grave today eulogized as a man who died believing in the brotherhood of man. Continue reading Harlem is quiet as crowds watch Malcolm X rites 60 years ago this hour (Feb 27 1965)