Video: 'Real Bonnie and Clyde - Crime History Documentary' (May 23, 1934, at 38:58)
(Wednesday, May 23, 1934, approximately 9:15 a.m.) — Wanted outlaws Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker were shot to death by Texas and Louisiana state police officers today as they attempted to escape apprehension in a stolen 1934 Ford Deluxe near Bienville Parish, Louisiana.
(Saturday, May 5, 1934) — Woman Haters, the first short subject for Columbia Pictures starring American slapstick comedy team the Three Stooges, was released today; directed by Archie Gottler.
(Wednesday, April 18, 1934) — The first laundromat, called a “Washateria,” was opened today by John F. Cantrell in Fort Worth, Texas, as four electric washing machines were rented to members of the public on an hourly basis.
(Thursday, March 22, 1934) — The first Masters Tournament opened today in Augusta, Georgia, under the title “Augusta National Invitation Tournament,” which was won three days later by Horton Smith.
Video: '1932-33 Oscar Winners'
(Friday, March 16, 1934, 8:00 p.m. PST) — Cavalcade, a drama film about a British family that survives war and changing times, won three Oscars tonight at the 6th Academy Awards, including Outstanding Production and Frank Lloyd for Best Director. Continue reading ‘Cavalcade’ wins Outstanding Production at 6th Academy Awards 80 years ago this hour (Mar 16 1934)
Video: 'JOHN DILLINGER ESCAPES FROM CROWN POINT,INDIANA WOODEN GUN'
(Saturday, March 3, 1934) — Bank robber John Dillinger escaped from the Lake County Jail in Crown Point, Indiana, today along with another prisoner, Herbert Youngblood.
Video: 'It Happened One Night'
(Thursday, February 22, 1934) — It Happened One Night, a screwball comedy film about a pampered socialite who tries to get out from under her father’s thumb and falls in love with a roguish reporter, premiered today at New York’s Radio City Music Hall.
Directed by Frank Capra, the film starred Clark Gable, Claudette Colbert and Walter Connolly.
Video: 'Apollo Theater Tour with Billy Mitchell' (7 videos in playlist)
(Friday, January 26, 1934) — The Apollo Theater opened today in New York City’s Harlem district with the show “Jazz a la Carte” headlined by Benny Carter and his Orchestra, Ralph Cooper and Aida Ward.
Video: 'Sons of the Desert Fan Made Trailer'
(Friday, December 29, 1933) — Sons of the Desert, a Laurel and Hardy comedy film about two friends who hatch a harebrained scheme to attend a lodge convention over their wives’ objections, was released today in U.S. theaters.
Directed by William A. Seiter, the film starred Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Charley Chase and Mae Busch.
Video: 'Nissan Company History Video'
(Tuesday, December 26, 1933; during the Great Depression) — Nissan Motor Company was founded today in Yokohama, Japan, as the Automobile Manufacturing Co.
