Video: 'Ben Stiller Gives you Introduction To The Smithsonian'
(Monday, August 10, 1846) — U.S. President James K. Polk signed the legislation today that established the Smithsonian Institution, a group of museums and research centers administered by the government of the United States “for the increase and diffusion of knowledge.” Continue reading President James K. Polk signs measure establishing Smithsonian Institution 180 years ago today (Aug 10 1846)
(Saturday, August 9, 1986) — “Mad About You” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Mad About You’ by Belinda Carlisle peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 9 1986)
(Saturday, August 9, 1986) — “Taken In” by Mike + The Mechanics peaked at #32 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Taken In’ by Mike + The Mechanics peaks at #32 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 9 1986)
(Saturday, August 9, 1986) — “If Looks Could Kill” by Heart peaked at #54 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Video: '1936 Summer Olympics - Berlin - Men's 4x100m Final'
(Sunday, August 9, 1936) — African-American athlete Jesse Owens picked up his fourth gold medal today at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, as the U.S. team won the men’s 4 × 100 meters relay race in record time. Continue reading Jesse Owens wins fourth gold medal, crushing Hitler’s myth of Aryan supremacy 90 years ago today (Aug 9 1936)
Video: 'Sohn Kee-chung: The Untold Story of the 1936 Olympic Marathon Winner | The Run | DocuBay'
(Sunday, August 9, 1936) — Sohn Kee-chung became the first medal-winning Korean Olympian today when he won the gold medal in the marathon at the 1936 Berlin Olympics as a member of the Japanese delegation as Korea was part of the Japanese Empire at the time. Continue reading Runner Sohn Kee-chung becomes first medal-winning Korean Olympian 90 years ago today (Aug 9 1936)
(Saturday, August 7, 1976) — “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” by Elton John with Kiki Dee peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Aug. 7/14/21/28, 1976). Continue reading ‘Don’t Go Breaking My Heart’ by Elton John with Kiki Dee peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago (Aug 7 1976)
(Saturday, August 7, 1976) — “I’m Easy” by Keith Carradine peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, August 7, 1976) — “Another Rainy Day in New York City” by Chicago peaked at #32 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Another Rainy Day in New York City’ by Chicago peaks at #32 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 7 1976)
Video: 'Stand by Me' trailer
(Wednesday, August 6, 1986) — Stand by Me, a coming-of-age comedy-drama adventure film about four friends who share a rite of passage on a long walk to view a dead body, premiered today at the Academy Theatre (specifically at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Samuel Goldwyn Theater) at 8949 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills, California Continue reading ‘Stand by Me’ premieres in Beverly Hills 40 years ago today (Aug 6 1986)
