Video: 'The Stamp Act of 1765'
(Friday, March 22, 1765) — The British Parliament passed the Stamp Act 1765 today to raise money from the American colonies, which fiercely resisted the tax. The Stamp Act was repealed a year later.
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Freedom march begins at Selma, troops on guard 60 years ago this hour (Mar 21 1965)
Video: 'Eyes On The Prize - (Part 6) Bridge to Freedom 1965' (Mar. 21, 1965, at 45:46)
(Sunday, March 21, 1965, 12:48 p.m. CST; during the Civil rights movement) — Protected by federal and federalized troops, civil rights demonstrators led by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. began their successful march out of Selma today. Continue reading Freedom march begins at Selma, troops on guard 60 years ago this hour (Mar 21 1965)
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Tennessee bans teaching of evolution 100 years ago today (Mar 21 1925)
Video: 'Scopes Battles the Butler Act: The Fight for Evolution Theory - Decades TV Network'
(Saturday, March 21, 1925) — Tennessee Gov. Austin Peay today signed the Butler Act, which prohibited the teaching of the Theory of Evolution in public schools. Continue reading Tennessee bans teaching of evolution 100 years ago today (Mar 21 1925)
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‘The Birds and the Bees’ by Jewel Akens peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 20 1965)
(Saturday, March 20, 1965) — “The Birds and the Bees” by Jewel Akens peaked today at #3 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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‘King of the Road’ by Roger Miller peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 20 1965)
(Saturday, March 20, 1965) — “King of the Road” by Roger Miller peaked today at #4 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘King of the Road’ by Roger Miller peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 20 1965)
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‘Ferry Cross the Mersey’ by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 20 1965)
(Saturday, March 20, 1965) — “Ferry Cross the Mersey” by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaked today at #6 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Ferry Cross the Mersey’ by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 20 1965)
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‘I Don’t Want to Spoil the Party’ by The Beatles peaks at #39 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 20 1965)
(Saturday, March 20, 1965) — “I Don’t Want to Spoil the Party” by The Beatles peaked today at #39 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for one week as the B-side of “Eight Days a Week.”
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The Beatles complete scenes in Austria for ‘Help!’ feature film 60 years ago today (Mar 20 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles - Ticket To Ride | Help! (1965)'
(Saturday, March 20, 1965) — For the final day of filming Help! in Austria, The Beatles and their doubles appeared in scenes on the ski slopes. Continue reading The Beatles complete scenes in Austria for ‘Help!’ feature film 60 years ago today (Mar 20 1965)
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The Beatles film scenes for ‘Help!’ in Austria 60 years ago today (Mar 19 1965)
Video: '2007 The Making of HELP Part 4/6' (Mar. 14-20, 1965, at 3:30)
(Friday, March 19, 1965) — The penultimate day of filming in Austria for The Beatles’ second feature film, Help!, took place today around the ski slopes of Obertauern. Continue reading The Beatles film scenes for ‘Help!’ in Austria 60 years ago today (Mar 19 1965)
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‘Mambo Rock’ by Bill Haley & His Comets peaks at #18 in USA 70 years ago today (Mar 19 1955)
(Saturday, March 19, 1955) — “Mambo Rock” by Bill Haley & His Comets was the #18 song on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week.
