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Germany’s parliament building, the Reichstag, is gutted by fire, prompting Chancellor Adolf Hitler to seek suspension of civil liberties 80 years ago this hour (Feb 27 1933)

1930s


Video: '27th February 1933: Reichstag building in Berlin set on fire in an arson attack'

(Monday, February 27, 1933, the first report of the fire came shortly after 9:00 p.m. Central European Time) — The Reichstag fire, an arson attack on the Reichstag building, home of the German parliament in Berlin, broke out tonight, precisely four weeks after Nazi leader Adolf Hitler was sworn in as Chancellor of Germany. Continue reading Germany’s parliament building, the Reichstag, is gutted by fire, prompting Chancellor Adolf Hitler to seek suspension of civil liberties 80 years ago this hour (Feb 27 1933) →

Six killed as terrorists set off powerful van bomb in underground parking garage of North Tower of New York City’s World Trade Center 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 26 1993)

1990s


Video: '1993 World Trade Center Bombing - Live News Coverage - Part 1'

(Friday, February 26, 1993, 12:17:37 p.m. EST; during the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, part of terrorism in the United States) — A powerful van bomb set off by terrorists exploded today in the underground parking garage of the North Tower of New York City’s World Trade Center, killing six people and injuring 1,042 others – mostly with smoke inhalation or minor burns, but dozens with cuts, bruises, broken bones or serious burns. Continue reading Six killed as terrorists set off powerful van bomb in underground parking garage of North Tower of New York City’s World Trade Center 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 26 1993) →

‘Shame on the Moon’ by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 26 1983)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, February 26, 1983) — “Shame on the Moon” by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Shame on the Moon’ by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 26 1983) →

‘Stray Cat Strut’ by Stray Cats peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 26 1983)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, February 26, 1983) — “Stray Cat Strut” by Stray Cats peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Stray Cat Strut’ by Stray Cats peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 26 1983) →

‘Quiet Beatle’ and lead guitarist George Harrison born in Liverpool, England 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1943)

1940s, Popular Music 1940s, The Beatles 1940s


Video: 'George Harrison Biography Documentary'

(Thursday, February 25, 1943) — George Harrison, an English musician, and singer-songwriter who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of The Beatles, was born today at 12 Arnold Grove in Wavertree, Liverpool, England. Continue reading ‘Quiet Beatle’ and lead guitarist George Harrison born in Liverpool, England 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1943) →

‘Killing Me Softly with His Song’ by Roberta Flack peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 24 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, February 24, 1973) — “Killing Me Softly with His Song” by Roberta Flack peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five consecutive weeks (Feb. 24, Mar. 3/10/17/31, 1973). Continue reading ‘Killing Me Softly with His Song’ by Roberta Flack peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 24 1973) →

‘Dueling Banjos’ by Eric Weissberg and Steve Mandell peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 24 1973)

1970s, Movies 1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, February 24, 1973) — “Dueling Banjos” by Eric Weissberg and Steve Mandell peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Dueling Banjos’ by Eric Weissberg and Steve Mandell peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 24 1973) →

‘Dancing in the Moonlight’ by King Harvest peaks at #13 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 24 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, February 24, 1973) — “Dancing in the Moonlight” by King Harvest peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Dancing in the Moonlight’ by King Harvest peaks at #13 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 24 1973) →

Battle of Kasserine Pass ends after U.S. suffers first major battle defeat of World War II 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 24 1943)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'What War with the German Army Truly Meant - Battle of Kasserine Pass

(Wednesday, February 24, 1943; during the Battle of the Kasserine Pass, part of the Tunisian Campaign of World War II) — The Battle of Kasserine Pass, a series of battles of the Tunisian campaign of World War II that began Feb. 19, 1943, at Kasserine Pass, a 2-mile-wide gap in the Grand Dorsal chain of the Atlas Mountains in west central Tunisia, ended late today as the pass was reoccupied by the Americans. Continue reading Battle of Kasserine Pass ends after U.S. suffers first major battle defeat of World War II 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 24 1943) →

U.S. Supreme Court establishes court’s power of judicial review in Marbury v. Madison 220 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 24 1803)

1800s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Why the Supreme Court Is Relevant | Marbury v. Madison'

(Thursday, February 24, 1803) — The U.S. Supreme Court, in today‘s Marbury v. Madison decision, established the principle of judicial review in the United States, meaning that American courts have the power to strike down laws and statutes that they find to violate the Constitution of the United States. Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court establishes court’s power of judicial review in Marbury v. Madison 220 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 24 1803) →