Video: 'The Killing Fields of Dr Haing S Ngor: KTLA News Report'
(Sunday, February 25, 1996, 8:45 p.m. PST) — Actor Dr. Haing S. Ngor, who won a best supporting actor Oscar for his role in The Killing Fields and was a real-life survivor of the Khmer Rouge death camps, was shot to death today outside his home in Los Angeles. He was 45. Continue reading Actor, Khmer Rouge death camp survivor Haing S. Ngor murdered 30 years ago this hour (Feb 25 1996)
Video: 'Silly Love Songs (Demo / 2014 Remaster)'
(Wednesday, February 25, 1976, 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. GMT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American rock band Wings completed recording sessions for the group’s fifth studio album Wings at the Speed of Sound today at Abbey Road Studios, Studio Two in London adding brass and wind overdubs to five tracks. Continue reading Wings complete recording of ‘Speed of Sound’ studio album in London 50 years ago this hour (Feb 25 1976)
(Friday, February 25, 1966) — George Harrison (of The Beatles) and his new wife Pattie returned to London Airport today (his 23rd birthday) following their honeymoon in Barbados. Continue reading George and Pattie Harrison return from honeymoon 60 years ago today (Feb 25 1966)
(Saturday, February 25, 1956) — “Lisbon Antigua” by Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for four consecutive weeks (Feb. 25, Mar. 3/10/17, 1956). Continue reading ‘Lisbon Antigua’ by Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (Feb 25 1956)
Video: 'ABC News Brief, February 25, 1986'
(Tuesday, February 25, 1986, 9:05 p.m. Philippine Time; during the People Power Revolution) — Ferdinand Marcos, facing pressure from all sides to give up his rule of the Philippines, left the presidential palace in Manila tonight and traveled by helicopter to Clark Air Base where, accompanied by his wife, Imelda, he boarded an American Air Force flight for Guam (and then onto Honolulu), ending 20 years as president. Continue reading Ferdinand Marcos flees the Philippines 40 years ago this hour (Feb 25 1986)
