Video: '18th February 1885: Mark Twain's "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" published in the United States.'
(Wednesday, February 18, 1885) — Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was published in the U.S. for the first time today (after already being published in Britain and Canada). Continue reading Mark Twain’s ‘Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’ published in U.S. 140 years ago today (Feb 18 1885)
Video: 'The War of 1812 - History - Documentary' (Treaty of Ghent at 1:46:49)
(Friday, February 17, 1815, 11:00 p.m. local time; during the War of 1812) — The War of 1812 formally ended tonight when U.S. President James Madison exchanged ratification documents for the Treaty of Ghent with a British representative. Continue reading War of 1812 ends as United States and Britain ratify Treaty of Ghent 210 years ago this hour (Feb 17 1815)
Video: 'Magneto And Titanium Man'
(Monday, February 17, 1975) — Paul McCartney and Wings completed recording sessions for “Magneto and Titanium Man” today at Sea-Saint Recording Studio in New Orleans with the addition of Paul’s lead vocal (plus a doubling) as well as a thick layer of backing vocals that brought a Beach Boys influence. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘Magneto and Titanium Man’ in New Orleans 50 years ago today (Feb 17 1975)
Video: 'John Lennon - Rock 'N' Roll (Full Album)' (13 tracks)
(Monday, February 17, 1975) — Rock ‘n’ Roll, the sixth studio album by ex-Beatle John Lennon featuring covers of late 1950s and early 1960s songs, was released today in the U.S. (four days later in the UK).
Video: 'You Like Me Too Much - The Beatles (In Mono)'
(Wednesday, February 17, 1965, 7:00-11:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles continued production of their fifth album Help! at EMI Studio 2 in London, tracking “You Like Me Too Much” this evening. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘You Like Me Too Much’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 17 1965)
Video: 'Sherman's March: Final Revenge 3/5' (Feb. 17, 1865, at 0:00)
(Friday, February 17, 1865; during the Carolinas Campaign, part of the American Civil War) — Columbia, South Carolina, burned today as the Confederates evacuated and Union forces moved in. It’s not clear which side was responsible for setting the blaze, or whether it had been deliberate. Continue reading Columbia burns; Confederates abandon Fort Sumter, evacuate Charleston 160 years ago today (Feb 17 1865)
Video: 'The Beatles : The Night Before (Mono)'
(Wednesday, February 17, 1965, 2:00-7:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles today continued production of their fifth studio album Help! and second feature film of the same title at EMI Studio 2 in London, completing “The Night Before” this afternoon/evening. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘The Night Before’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Feb 17 1965)
(Saturday, February 16, 1985) — “Careless Whisper” by Wham! featuring George Michael peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Feb. 16/23, Mar. 2, 1985).
(Saturday, February 16, 1985) — “Method of Modern Love” by Hall & Oates peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, February 16, 1985) — “Neutron Dance” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.
