Video: 'Herbert Hoover Biography' (Hoover with Truman at 21:13)
(Friday, March 1, 1946, 3:15 p.m. EST) — An appeal to all Americans to deny themselves a substantial part of their daily bread “so that millions may survive who are otherwise doomed to death by starvation,” was voiced today by a newly formed Famine Emergency Committee under the honorary chairmanship of former U.S. President Herbert Hoover following its first meeting with President Harry Truman at the White House.
(Saturday, March 1, 1986) — “Kyrie” by Mr. Mister peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Mar. 1/8, 1986). Continue reading ‘Kyrie’ by Mr. Mister peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 1 1986)
(Saturday, March 1, 1986) — “Living in America” by James Brown peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Living in America’ by James Brown peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 1 1986)
(Saturday, March 1, 1986) — “The Sweetest Taboo” by Sade peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Sweetest Taboo’ by Sade peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 1 1986)
(Saturday, March 1, 1986) — “A Love Bizarre” by Sheila E. peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘A Love Bizarre’ by Sheila E. peaks at #11 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 1 1986)
(Saturday, March 1, 1986; during the Cold War) — “Russians” by Sting peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Russians’ by Sting peaks at #16 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 1 1986)
(Sunday, March 1, 1936) — German Minister of Postal Affairs Paul Freiherr von Eltz-Rübenach inaugurated the first videophone conversation today in Berlin with Leipzig’s chief burgomaster. Continue reading First videophone conversation demonstrated in Berlin 90 years ago today (Mar 1 1936)
Video: 'How The Soviets Conquered Venus'
(Tuesday, March 1, 1966, at 6:56 UTC/9:56 a.m. MSK) — The Soviet space probe Venera 3 crashed today on Venus, becoming the first spacecraft to land on another planet’s surface. Continue reading Soviets hit Venus, linking man to the planets 60 years ago this hour (Mar 1 1966)
