(Monday, March 25, 1946, 2:31 p.m. EST) — The United Nations moved to its new interim location today in the Bronx, a borough of New York City, on the campus of Hunter College, part of the City College of New York system. Continue reading UN Security Council holds first meeting on U.S. soil 80 years ago this hour (Mar 25 1946)
Daily Archives: March 25, 2026
Paul McCartney and Wings perform in Rotterdam 50 years ago tonight (Mar 25 1976)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Interview & Concert in Rotterdam - Veronica Totaal (Raw) - 25 March 1976'
(Thursday, March 25, 1976) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the fourth of five shows tonight on the second European leg of their Wings Over the World tour at Ahoy Sportpaleis in Rotterdam, Holland. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings perform in Rotterdam 50 years ago tonight (Mar 25 1976)
‘Wings at the Speed of Sound’ studio album released 50 years ago today (Mar 25 1976)
Video: 'At The Speed Of Sound (Remastered 2014)' (11 videos)
(Thursday, March 25, 1976) — Wings, the British-American rock group led by former Beatle Paul McCartney, today released its fifth studio album, Wings at the Speed of Sound, in the USA (Apr. 2, 1976, in the UK) at a time when the band is enjoying its greatest commercial success. Continue reading ‘Wings at the Speed of Sound’ studio album released 50 years ago today (Mar 25 1976)
The Beatles shoot infamous ‘Butcher’ album cover 60 years ago today (Mar 25 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles Interview with Tom Lodge - 25th March 1966'
(Friday, March 25, 1966) — The Beatles were photographed by Robert Whitaker today at Oluf Nissen Photographic Studio in London, producing the historic and infamous Beatles butcher photos. Continue reading The Beatles shoot infamous ‘Butcher’ album cover 60 years ago today (Mar 25 1966)
General Washington awarded first Congressional Gold Medal 250 years ago today (Mar 25 1776)
Video: 'Washington Before Boston Medal'
(Monday, March 25, 1776; during the American Revolutionary War and the American Revolution) — Only eight days after the British evacuation of Boston, the Continental Congress today authorized a medal, Washington Before Boston Medal, to commemorate the event.
