Monthly Archives: March 2025

American forces launch amphibious invasion of Okinawa 80 years ago this hour (Apr 1 1945)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'J.Pacific Lost Evidence Okinawa World War II' (5 videos; Apr. 1, 1945, at 7:34 during first video)

(Easter Sunday, April 1, 1945, 8:15 a.m. Japan Standard Time; during the Battle of Okinawa, part of the Pacific Theatre of World War II) — The U.S. Tenth Army this morning launched the amphibious invasion of Okinawa, main island of the Ryukyus, 362 miles from the Japanese home islands. Continue reading American forces launch amphibious invasion of Okinawa 80 years ago this hour (Apr 1 1945) →

‘One More Night’ by Phil Collins peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 30 1985)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, March 30, 1985) — “One More Night” by Phil Collins peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Mar. 30, Apr. 6, 1985). Continue reading ‘One More Night’ by Phil Collins peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 30 1985) →

‘Just Another Night’ by Mick Jagger peaks at #12 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 30 1985)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, March 30, 1985) — “Just Another Night” by Mick Jagger peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Just Another Night’ by Mick Jagger peaks at #12 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 30 1985) →

James Ruppert kills 11 members of his family in Hamilton, Ohio 50 years ago this hour (Mar 30 1975)

1970s


Video: 'James Ruppert Archive Video: The Easter Sunday Massacre'

(Easter Sunday, March 30, 1975, at around 4:00 p.m. EDT) — James Ruppert, 41, killed 11 members of his family today at his mother’s home in Hamilton, Ohio.

The Beatles attempt ‘That Means A Lot’ again, complete ‘You’re Going To Lose That Girl’ 60 years ago this hour (Mar 30 1965)

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


Video: 'That Means A Lot Sessions' (Mar. 30, 1965, at 3:39-10:13)

(Tuesday, March 30, 1965, 7:00-10:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles this evening continued production of their fifth album Help! at EMI Studio 2 in London, making a second attempt at “That Means A Lot” (which would not be released) and finishing “You’re Going To Lose That Girl.” Continue reading The Beatles attempt ‘That Means A Lot’ again, complete ‘You’re Going To Lose That Girl’ 60 years ago this hour (Mar 30 1965) →

‘Lady Marmalade’ by Labelle peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 29 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 29, 1975) — “Lady Marmalade” by Labelle peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Lady Marmalade’ by Labelle peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 29 1975) →

‘Express’ by B. T. Express peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 29 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 29, 1975) — “Express” by B. T. Express peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Express’ by B. T. Express peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 29 1975) →

‘Shame, Shame, Shame’ by Shirley & Company peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 29 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 29, 1975) — “Shame, Shame, Shame” by Shirley & Company peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Shame, Shame, Shame’ by Shirley & Company peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 29 1975) →