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) →

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) →