Video: 'Sherman's March: Final Revenge 3/5' (Feb. 17, 1865, at 0:00)
(Friday, February 17, 1865; during the Carolinas Campaign, part of the American Civil War) — Columbia, South Carolina, burned today as the Confederates evacuated and Union forces moved in. It’s not clear which side was responsible for setting the blaze, or whether it had been deliberate. Continue reading Columbia burns; Confederates abandon Fort Sumter, evacuate Charleston 160 years ago today (Feb 17 1865)
Video: 'The Beatles : The Night Before (Mono)'
(Wednesday, February 17, 1965, 2:00-7:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles today continued production of their fifth studio album Help! and second feature film of the same title at EMI Studio 2 in London, completing “The Night Before” this afternoon/evening. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘The Night Before’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Feb 17 1965)
(Saturday, February 16, 1985) — “Careless Whisper” by Wham! featuring George Michael peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Feb. 16/23, Mar. 2, 1985).
(Saturday, February 16, 1985) — “Method of Modern Love” by Hall & Oates peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, February 16, 1985) — “Neutron Dance” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.
Video: 'The Beatles - Yes It Is (Take 1)
(Tuesday, February 16, 1965, 5:00-10:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles today continued production of their fifth studio album Help! at EMI Studio 2 in London, tracking “Yes It Is” this afternoon. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Yes It Is’ at EMI Studio 2 in London 60 years ago this hour (Feb 16 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles - I need you (production acetate, mono)'
(Tuesday, February 16, 1965, 2:30-5:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles today continued production of their fifth album Help! and second feature film of the same title at EMI Studio 2 in London, completing “I Need You” and “Another Girl” this afternoon. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘I Need You’ and ‘Another Girl’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 16 1965)
Video: BATTLE of CORREGIDOR (1945) - WikiVidi Documentary'
(Friday, February 16, 1945, 8:33 a.m. PHST; during the Battle of Corregidor (1945), part of the Pacific Theatre of World War II) — The battle for the recapture of Corregidor began today as the first of one thousand troopers of the 503rd PRCT based at Mindoro, began dropping out of C-47 troop carriers of the US Thirteenth Air Force. Continue reading Americans land on Corregidor in the Philippines during World War II 80 years ago this hour (Feb 16 1945)
(Saturday, February 15, 1975) — “You’re No Good” by Linda Ronstadt peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You’re No Good’ by Linda Ronstadt peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 15 1975)
(Saturday, February 15, 1975) — “Look in My Eyes Pretty Woman” by Tony Orlando and Dawn peaks at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Look in My Eyes Pretty Woman’ by Tony Orlando and Dawn peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 15 1975)
