Video: 'The Friendly Ghost restored'
(Friday, November 16, 1945) — The Friendly Ghost, an animated short featuring the debut of Casper, was released today by Paramount’s cartoon division. Continue reading Casper debuts in ‘The Friendly Ghost’ 80 years ago today (Nov 16 1945)
Video: 'UNESCO History'
(Friday, November 16, 1945) — The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), was founded today at the conclusion of a conference in London. Continue reading United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) founded 80 years ago today (Nov 16 1945)
Video: 'Ebony Magazine was first published on Nov. 1, 1945 | Today In History'
(Thursday, November 1, 1945) — Ebony, a monthly magazine geared toward African-American readers, was first published today.
Video: 'The united Nation's, UN was born on october 24,1945...Dictionary tv Channel.'
(Wednesday, October 24, 1945, 4:50 p.m. EST) — The United Nations World Security Organization came into being today when the Soviet government deposited its instrument of ratification, the twenty-ninth necessary to bring this about, and U.S. Secretary of State James F. Byrnes then signed the protocol.
Video: 'Discurso de Peron el 17 de Octubre 1945'
(Wednesday, October 17, 1945, 11:10 p.m. Argentina Summer Time) — Col. Juan Peron, who only eight days ago was thrown out of the Argentine Government by the army and was later sent as a prisoner to the island of Martin Garcia, staged a coup today, becoming absolute ruler of Argentina.
Video: 'Former Prime Minister of France, Pierre Laval, is executed for treason, Paris, Fr...HD Stock Footage'
(Monday, October 15, 1945, 12:31 p.m. Central European Time; after World War II) — The former premier of Vichy France Pierre Laval was shot today (after a thwarted suicide attempt) in Fresnes (in the southern suburbs of Paris) by a firing squad for treason. Continue reading Former Premier of Vichy France and Nazi collaborator Pierre Laval executed 80 years ago this hour (Oct 15 1945)
Video: 'World Series 1945'
(Wednesday, October 10, 1945, 4:01 p.m. CST) — The Detroit Tigers won the 1945 World Series today, beating the Chicago Cubs 9-3 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois, in the seventh and deciding game. Continue reading Detroit Tigers win World Series in seven games 80 years ago this hour (Oct 10 1945)
(Monday, October 8, 1945, 8:15 p.m. CST) — U.S. President Harry S. Truman declared this evening that the secrets of the atomic bomb would be shared only with Britain and Canada during a press conference in Tiptonville, Tennessee.
Video: 'Elvis Presley's early influences and 'Old Shep''
(Wednesday, October 3, 1945) — Ten-year-old Elvis Presley made his first public appearance in a talent show today at the Mississippi-Alabama Dairy Show, singing “Old Shep.” He won fifth place and $5.
Video: 'How Patton’s Words Ended His Career After World War II'
(Tuesday, October 2, 1945) — Gen. George S. Patton has been relieved of his command of the Third Army and his post as military governor of Bavaria, Allied headquarters announced tonight. Continue reading Eisenhower removes Patton from Bavaria post after remarks on Nazis 80 years ago today (Oct 2 1945)
