Video: 'Vietnam: A Television History (Ep-12) The End of the Tunnel' (Mar. 10, 1975, at 24:41)
(Monday, March 10, 1975, 2:00 a.m. Saigon Standard Time; during the Battle of Ban Me Thuot, part of the Vietnam War, the Indochina Wars and Cold War) — The North Vietnamese army began their assault on South Vietnamese forces this morning at Ban Me Thuot.
Video: 'WORLD WAR 2 AIR RAIDS ON TOKYO - PART 2' (Mar. 9-10, 1945 at 3:43)
(Saturday, March 10, 1945, 12:08 a.m.-2:48 a.m. Japan Standard Time; part of the Pacific War during World War II) — In the deadliest air assault in history, hundreds of American B-29 Superfortresses swept over Tokyo early this morning, unleashing a torrent of incendiary bombs that set vast sections of the Japanese capital ablaze. Continue reading U.S. B-29 bombers launch incendiary bomb attacks against Tokyo, estimated 100,000 killed 80 years ago this hour (Mar 10 1945)
Video: 'Porky Pig's Debut'
(Saturday, March 9, 1935) — The animated cartoon character Porky Pig first appeared today in the Warner Bros. animated short I Haven’t Got a Hat.
Video: 'French Foreign Legion. Massacre at Lang Son 9 March 1945'
(Saturday, March 9, 1945, 8:00 p.m. local time; part of the South-East Asian theatre of World War II) — The Japanese military staged a coup d’état in French Indochina today, effectively overthrowing French rule and taking full control of the colony, a move known as “Operation Bright Moon” where they replaced French officials with their own administration, aiming to secure the region against potential Allied advances during World War II. Continue reading Japanese overthrow French rule in Indochina 80 years ago this hour (Mar 9 1945)
(Saturday, March 8, 1975) — “Have You Never Been Mellow” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Have You Never Been Mellow’ by Olivia Newton-John peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 8 1975)
(Saturday, March 8, 1975) — “Lonely People” by America peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, March 8, 1975) — “Lady” by Styx peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
Video: 'John Lennon - Rock 'N' Roll (Full Album)' (13 tracks)
(Saturday, March 8, 1975) — Rock ‘n’ Roll, the sixth studio album by ex-Beatle John Lennon featuring covers of late 1950s and early 1960s songs, debuted at #47 on today’s Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart.
Video: 'The Beach Boys Today! (Stereo)' (12 videos)
(Monday, March 8, 1965) — The Beach Boys Today!, the eighth studio album by the American rock group The Beach Boys, was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘The Beach Boys Today!’ studio album released in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 8 1965)
Video: '1965, Marines Land in Vietnam - 250041-12 | Footage Farm Ltd'
(Monday, March 8, 1965, 9:03 a.m. ICT; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — The first U.S. combat troops arrived in Vietnam today as 3,500 Marines landed at China Beach to defend the American air base at Da Nang. They joined 23,000 American military advisors already in Vietnam. Continue reading First American combat troops land in Vietnam 60 years ago this hour (Mar 8 1965)
