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FDR proclaims Yalta Conference a success in address to Congress 80 years ago this hour (Mar 1 1945)

1940s, U.S. Presidents, World War II


Video: 'Roosevelt Reports To Congress On Yalta Parley 220469-16.mp4 | Footage Farm'

(Thursday, March 1, 1945, 12:08 p.m. EWT; during World War II) — In what turned out to be his final public speech, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt laid responsibility for future world peace squarely in the lap of the Senate today in a historic appeal to a special joint session of Congress for full assumption by the United States of its responsibilities in “keeping the peace.” Continue reading FDR proclaims Yalta Conference a success in address to Congress 80 years ago this hour (Mar 1 1945) →

‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ premieres in New York City 80 years ago this hour (Mar 1 1945)

1940s, Movies 1940s


Video: 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' (trailer)

(Thursday, March 1, 1945, doors were scheduled to open at 10:00 a.m. EWT) — The Picture of Dorian Gray, a horror-drama film about a man who remains young and handsome while his portrait shows the ravages of age and sin, premiered today at the Capitol Theatre at 1645 Broadway, just north of Times Square in New York City, across from the Winter Garden Theatre. Continue reading ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ premieres in New York City 80 years ago this hour (Mar 1 1945) →

Hitler enters Saarbrucken in first step to war 90 years ago this hour (Mar 1 1935)

1930s


Video: 'Hitler Acclaimed In Saar News In A Nutshell (1935)'

(Friday, March 1, 1935, 12:30 p.m. Central European Time) — Cited by many historians as the first step to war, Adolf Hitler entered Saarbrucken today in triumph as the Council of the League of Nations formally returned the Saar to German sovereignty after 15 years of independence provided by the Versailles Treaty. Continue reading Hitler enters Saarbrucken in first step to war 90 years ago this hour (Mar 1 1935) →

43 killed in London Underground as train crashes into tunnel’s end 50 years ago this hour (Feb 28 1975)

1970s


Video: 'The Moorgate Tube Crash | A Short Documentary | Fascinating Horror'

(Friday, February 28, 1975, 8:46 a.m. GMT) — 43 people were killed in London’s Underground today when a subway train sped past its final stop this morning and smashed into the end of a tunnel. Continue reading 43 killed in London Underground as train crashes into tunnel’s end 50 years ago this hour (Feb 28 1975) →

Six U.S. Representatives arrive in Saigon to assess deteriorating situation 50 years ago today (Feb 27 1975)

1970s, Cold War, Vietnam War


Video: 'Vietnam: A Television History (Ep-12) The End of the Tunnel' (Feb. 27-Mar. 2, 1975, at 23:51)

(Thursday, February 27, 1975; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and Cold War) — A group of six members of the House of Representatives arrived at Tan Son Nhut air base near the city of Saigon today to make a four day visit to South Vietnam and Cambodia. They joined two representatives who had arrived Feb. 24, 1975, to assess the deteriorating war situation.

The Beatles film ‘Another Girl’ sequence in Bahamas 60 years ago today (Feb 27 1965)

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


Video: 'The Beatles - Another Girl (Subtitulada/Lyrics) (Video Clip)'

(Saturday, February 27, 1965) — On the fifth day of filming Help! in the Bahamas, The Beatles appeared in scenes on Balmoral Island, including the famous sequence for “Another Girl.” Continue reading The Beatles film ‘Another Girl’ sequence in Bahamas 60 years ago today (Feb 27 1965) →

‘Tell Her No’ by The Zombies peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 27 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, February 27, 1965) — “Tell Her No” by The Zombies peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Tell Her No’ by The Zombies peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 27 1965) →

‘Shake’ by Sam Cooke peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 27 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, February 27, 1965) — “Shake” by Sam Cooke peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Shake’ by Sam Cooke peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 27 1965) →

‘The Boy from New York City’ by The Ad Libs peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 27 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, February 27, 1965) — “The Boy from New York City” by The Ad Libs peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Boy from New York City’ by The Ad Libs peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 27 1965) →

‘4-by the Beatles’ EP by The Beatles debuts at #81 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 27 1965)

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

(Saturday, February 27, 1965) — The “4-by the Beatles” extended player by The Beatles debuted today at #81 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘4-by the Beatles’ EP by The Beatles debuts at #81 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 27 1965) →