Video: 'Dwight D Eisenhower's Decision to Seek a Second Term oval office address (February 29, 1956) [CBS]'
(Leap day, Wednesday, February 29, 1956, 10:00 p.m. EST) — Speaking slowly and in a slightly hoarse voice, President Dwight D. Eisenhower explained tonight why he had agreed this morning to seek a second term in a television report to the nation. Continue reading U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower says he will seek re-election despite stroke 70 years ago (Feb 29 1956)
(Saturday, February 25, 1956) — “Lisbon Antigua” by Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for four consecutive weeks (Feb. 25, Mar. 3/10/17, 1956). Continue reading ‘Lisbon Antigua’ by Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (Feb 25 1956)
Video: 'Khrushchev Secret Speech'
(Saturday, February 25, 1956, shortly after midnight; during the Cold War) — In a sensational “Secret Speech” to the 20th Congress of the Communist Party, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev denounced Joseph Stalin today as a brutal despot, painting a graphic picture of a regime of “suspicion, fear, and terror” built up under the former dictator, who died three years ago.
(Saturday, February 18, 1956) — “The Great Pretender” by The Platters peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Top 100 chart for two consecutive weeks (Feb. 18/25, 1956). Continue reading ‘The Great Pretender’ by The Platters peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (Feb 18 1956)
(Saturday, February 18, 1956) — “Rock and Roll Waltz” by Kay Starr with Hugo Winterhalter’s orchestra and chorus peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Rock and Roll Waltz’ by Kay Starr peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (Feb 18 1956)
(Saturday, February 18, 1956) — “Tutti Frutti” by Pat Boone peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard pop chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, February 11, 1956) — “See You Later, Alligator” by Bill Haley & His Comets peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard pop chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘See You Later, Alligator’ by Bill Haley & His Comets peaks at #6 in USA 70 years ago today (Feb 11 1956)
Video: 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' trailer
(Wednesday, February 5, 1956) — Invasion of the Body Snatchers, a science fiction film about soulless pods that take over the inhabitants of a small California town, was released in the U.S. today. Continue reading ‘Invasion of the Body Snatchers’ released in U.S. theaters 70 years ago today (Feb 5 1956)
(Saturday, February 4, 1956) — “Tutti Frutti” by Little Richard peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard pop chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Tutti Frutti’ by Little Richard peaks at #17 in USA 70 years ago today (Feb 4 1956)
Video: 'The Court Jester' trailer
(Wednesday, February 1, 1956, doors opened at 9:30 a.m. EST) — The Court Jester, a musical-comedy film about a traveling actor who is mistaken for a medieval rebel, opened in New York City this morning at Paramount Theater, located at 43rd Street and Broadway on Times Square in Midtown Manhattan, New York City (it had been released in Japan on Dec. 24, 1955). Continue reading ‘The Court Jester’ musical-comedy film opens in New York City 70 years ago this hour (Feb 1 1956)
