Daily Archives: February 24, 2026

‘The Interview’ episode airs on ‘M*A*S*H’ 50 years ago this hour (Feb 24 1976)

Video: 'M*A*S*H S4E24 The Interview'

(Tuesday, February 24, 1976, 9:00 p.m. EDT) — War correspondent Clete Roberts interviews the members of the 4077 on tonight’s episode of the CBS-TV sitcom television series M*A*S*H. Continue reading ‘The Interview’ episode airs on ‘M*A*S*H’ 50 years ago this hour (Feb 24 1976)

Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford winners in New Hampshire primary 50 years ago this hour (Feb 24 1976)


Video: 'NH Primary Vault: Jimmy Carter's stunning NH Primary win in 1976'

(Tuesday, February 24, 1976, polls closed at 8:00 p.m. EST) — Former Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter, a little-known Washington outsider, won the New Hampshire Democratic presidential primary today, defeating Arizona Rep. Mo Udall 28.57% to 22.87% in the Democratic race. Continue reading Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford winners in New Hampshire primary 50 years ago this hour (Feb 24 1976)

Soviet leader Khrushchev lashes out at Stalin in ‘Secret Speech’ 70 years ago this hour (Feb 25 1956)


Video: 'Khrushchev Secret Speech'

(Saturday, February 25, 1956, shortly after midnight; during the Cold War) — In a sensational “Secret Speech” to the 20th Congress of the Communist Party, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev denounced Joseph Stalin today as a brutal despot, painting a graphic picture of a regime of “suspicion, fear, and terror” built up under the former dictator, who died three years ago.

‘Be My Lover’ by La Bouche peaks at #6 in USA 30 years ago today (Feb 24 1996)

(Saturday, February 24, 1996) — “Be My Lover” by La Bouche peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Be My Lover’ by La Bouche peaks at #6 in USA 30 years ago today (Feb 24 1996)

Eagles’ ‘Greatest Hits’ becomes first album certified platinum in U.S. 50 years ago today (Feb 24 1976)


Video: 'Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975' (10 clips)

(Tuesday, February 24, 1976) — The Eagles’ Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) album became the first album in the U.S. to be certified platinum, for at least one million copies sold. Continue reading Eagles’ ‘Greatest Hits’ becomes first album certified platinum in U.S. 50 years ago today (Feb 24 1976)