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FDR signs Neutrality Act of 1935 90 years ago today (Aug 31 1935)

1930s, World War II


Video: 'Senator Nye announces the Neutrality Act of 1935 in an interview in Washington DC...HD Stock Footage'

(Saturday, August 31, 1935, afternoon EDT) — The neutrality resolution providing for an embargo on shipments of arms to countries at war, and laying down other rules of conduct designed to assure the maintenance of a strictly neutral position by the United States, was signed today by President Franklin D. Roosevelt today. Continue reading FDR signs Neutrality Act of 1935 90 years ago today (Aug 31 1935) →

The Beatles perform second of two nights at Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles 60 years ago this hour (Aug 30 1965)

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


Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, USA (Monday 30th August 1965)'

(Monday, August 30, 1965, 9:16 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles performed for the second consecutive night at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California, the 14th of sixteen concerts on the band’s ten-city 1965 North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform second of two nights at Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles 60 years ago this hour (Aug 30 1965) →

‘Get Down Tonight’ by KC and the Sunshine Band peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 30 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 30, 1975) — “Get Down Tonight” by KC and the Sunshine Band peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Get Down Tonight’ by KC and the Sunshine Band peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 30 1975) →

Ty Cobb hits a double in his first major-league at-bat 120 years ago today (Aug 30 1905)

1900s


Video: 'History in Five: The Real Ty Cobb'

(Wednesday, August 30, 1905) — Ty Cobb, 18, made his major-league debut today as a player for the Detroit Tigers, hitting a double in his first at-bat in a game against the New York Highlanders. The Tigers won, 5-3.

Bob Dylan’s ‘Highway 61 Revisited’ album released 60 years ago today (Aug 30 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'Highway 61 Revisited - Bob Dylan (Full Album)' (9 videos)

(Monday, August 30, 1965) — Highway 61 Revisited, the sixth studio album by the American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan (using rock musicians as his backing band on all but one track, having until then recorded mostly acoustic music), was released today. Continue reading Bob Dylan’s ‘Highway 61 Revisited’ album released 60 years ago today (Aug 30 1965) →

‘Anna Karenina’ premieres in New York City 90 years ago this hour (Aug 30 1935)

1930s, movies 1930s


Video: 'Anna Karenina' trailer

(Friday, August 30, 1935, 10:45 a.m. EDT) — Anna Karenina, a film adaptation of Tolstoy’s classic tale of a woman who deserts her family for an illicit love, premiered this morning at the Capitol theater in New York. Continue reading ‘Anna Karenina’ premieres in New York City 90 years ago this hour (Aug 30 1935) →

MacArthur arrives in Japan to set up Allied occupation headquarters 80 years ago this hour (Aug 30 1945)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'Allied Forces Land In Japan (1945)' (Aug. 30, 1945, at 7:34)

(Thursday, August 30, 1945, 2:00 p.m. JST; during World War II) — American Gen. Douglas MacArthur landed today at Atsugi Air Force Base in Japan to set up Allied occupation headquarters. Continue reading MacArthur arrives in Japan to set up Allied occupation headquarters 80 years ago this hour (Aug 30 1945) →

The Beatles perform first of two nights at Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles 60 years ago this hour (Aug 29 1965)

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


Video: 'The Beatles - Live at the Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, California (August 29, 1965)'

(Sunday, August 29, 1965, 9:22 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles performed tonight at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California, the 13th of 16 concerts on the band’s ten-city 1965 North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two nights at Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles 60 years ago this hour (Aug 29 1965) →

The Beatles hold a press conference in Los Angeles 60 years ago today (Aug 29 1965)

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


Video: '08-29-1965: The Beatles Capitol Records Tower Press Conference'

(Sunday, August 29, 1965, afternoon PDT) — Following a press conference at Capitol Records Tower in Los Angeles, The Beatles (currently on their second North American tour) were interviewed today for KABC-TV. Continue reading The Beatles hold a press conference in Los Angeles 60 years ago today (Aug 29 1965) →