Video: 'Ronald Reagan's State of the Union Address 1986'
(Tuesday, February 4, 1986, 8:04 p.m. EST) — U.S. President Ronald Reagan appealed tonight to Republicans and Democrats to unite in an effort to control Government spending, saying, “It’s time we reduced the Federal budget and left the family budget alone.” Continue reading President Reagan’s SOTU message appeals for unity to curb spending 40 years ago this hour (Feb 4 1986)
(Saturday, February 4, 2006) — “Check on It” by Beyoncé featuring Slim Thug peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for five consecutive weeks (Feb. 4/11/18/25, Mar. 4, 2006).
Video: 'Charles Manson 1986 Parole Hearing'
(Tuesday, February 4, 1986) — Parole for Charles Manson, serving a life term for being the mastermind of the 1969 Tate-LaBianca cult murders, was turned down by a state board today in San Quentin, California, after the killer told its members to “stick it” because he was his own god and government and that if he were released he would likely go to Libya or Iran.
(Saturday, February 4, 1956) — “Tutti Frutti” by Little Richard peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard pop chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Tutti Frutti’ by Little Richard peaks at #17 in USA 70 years ago today (Feb 4 1956)
Video: 'Guatemala Earthquake: In the Face of Disaster 1976'
(Wednesday, February 4, 1976, 03:01:43 CST/09:01:43 UTC) — More than 23,000 people died today when a severe earthquake struck Guatemala with a magnitude of 7.5, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Continue reading Massive earthquake kills 23,000 people in Guatemala 50 years ago this hour (Feb 4 1976)
