Monthly Archives: March 2026

Winston Churchill delivers his ‘Iron Curtain’ speech 80 years ago this hour (Mar 5 1946)

1940s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Winston Churchill's "Iron Curtain speech" regarding USSR and Eastern Bloc, at Wes...HD Stock Footage'

(Tuesday, March 5, 1946, around 4:00 p.m. CST) — In what is considered one of the opening volleys of the Cold War, former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill condemned the Soviet Union’s policies in Europe today during a speech at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, declaring “From Stettin in the Baltic to Trieste in the Adriatic, an iron curtain has descended across the continent, allowing police governments to rule Eastern Europe.” Continue reading Winston Churchill delivers his ‘Iron Curtain’ speech 80 years ago this hour (Mar 5 1946) →

Beatles’ fans urge British PM Wilson to save Liverpool Cavern 60 years ago today (Mar 5 1966)

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


Video: 'CAN730 BEAT FANS MOB PRIME MINISTER HAROLD WILSON ASKING HIM TO HELP KEEP THE CAVERN CLUB OPEN'

(Saturday, March 5, 1966) — British Prime Minister Harold Wilson, in Liverpool to be officially adopted as Labour candidate for the Mar. 31 election, received a petition from Beatles fans today, asking that the Cavern Club be reopened. Continue reading Beatles’ fans urge British PM Wilson to save Liverpool Cavern 60 years ago today (Mar 5 1966) →

‘Ballad of the Green Berets’ by SSgt Barry Sadler peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 5 1966)

1960s, Cold War, Popular Music 1960s, Vietnam War

(Saturday, March 5, 1966; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — “Ballad of the Green Berets” by SSgt Barry Sadler peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five consecutive weeks (Mar. 5/12/19/26, Apr. 2, 1966). Continue reading ‘Ballad of the Green Berets’ by SSgt Barry Sadler peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 5 1966) →

‘Working My Way Back to You’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 5 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, March 5, 1966) — “Working My Way Back to You” by The Four Seasons peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Working My Way Back to You’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 5 1966) →

‘I Feel Fine/Hold Me Tight’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Mar 5 1966)

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


Video: 'The Beatles Cartoons - 24'

(Saturday, March 5, 1966, 10:30 a.m. EST) — The Beatles go to Hollywood, and later, Ringo and George take a tour of the Statue of Liberty in New York on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.

124 killed as jetliner crashes into Japan’s Mount Fuji 60 years ago this hour (Mar 5 1966)

1960s


Video: '1966 BOAC Flight 911 Crash Kills 124 in Japan'

(Saturday, March 5, 1966, at about 2:15 p.m. JST) — BOAC Flight 911, a Boeing 707, crashed into Japan’s Mount Fuji today after breaking up in severe turbulence; all 124 people on board were killed. Continue reading 124 killed as jetliner crashes into Japan’s Mount Fuji 60 years ago this hour (Mar 5 1966) →

‘Chicken Soup’ episode airs on ‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman’ 50 years ago this hour (Mar 4 1976)

1970s, Television 1970s

Video: 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Episode 43 Mar 03, 1976'

(Thursday, March 4, 1976, 11:00 p.m. EST in New York) — Mary makes Coach Fedders some chicken soup for his cold, with disastrous results on tonight’s episode of the syndicated soap opera parody series Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.

In 2009, TV Guide ranked this episode number 97 on its “100 Greatest Episodes of All Time” list.

Surviving Beatles turn down $225 million offer to tour 30 years ago today (Mar 4 1996)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, The Beatles 1990s


Video: 'The Beatles - January / February 1995 Reunion Sessions'

(Monday, March 4, 1996) — The three surviving members of The Beatles — Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr — turned down a $225 million offer today to tour North America, Europe and Japan.

‘Yesterday’ EP by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago today (Mar 4 1966)

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


Video: 'The Beatles : Yesterday E.P. (Mono)'

(Friday, March 4, 1966) — Yesterday, an extended play (EP) by The Beatles, was released today in Britain only, featuring four tracks previously released on the group’s Help! album (British version). Continue reading ‘Yesterday’ EP by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago today (Mar 4 1966) →