Video: 'WEST GERMAN SOVEREIGNTY and GERMAN FLAG HOISTED AT SHAPE'
(Thursday, May 5, 1955, 12 noon Central European Time; during the Cold War) — The Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) became a sovereign state today when the United States, France, and Great Britain end their military occupation, which had begun with the end of World War II in 1945. Continue reading West Germany becomes a fully sovereign state 70 years ago this hour (May 5 1955)
(Saturday, April 30, 1955) — “Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)” by Pérez Prado and His Orchestra peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for 10 consecutive weeks (Apr. 30, May 7/14/21/28, June 4/11/18/25, July 2, 1955).
(Saturday, April 30, 1955) — “Birth of the Boogie” by Bill Haley and His Comets was the #17 song on today’s Billboard Most Played in Juke Boxes chart for one week.
Video: 'Vietnam: A Television History (Ep-3) America's Mandarin (1954-1963)' (Apr. 28, 1955, at 12:04)
(Thursday, April 28, 1955, 11:15 a.m. Saigon Standard Time; during the Cold War) — The Battle of Saigon, a month-long battle between the Vietnamese National Army of the State of Vietnam (later to become the Army of the Republic of Vietnam) and the private army of the Bình Xuyên organized crime syndicate, began today. Continue reading Battle of Saigon begins 70 years ago this hour (Apr 28 1955)
Video: 'Vietnam: A Television History (Ep-3) America's Mandarin (1954-1963)' (Apr. 27, 1955, at 13:37)
(Wednesday, April 27, 1955, 10:31-11:06 a.m. EDT; during the Cold War) — United States policy in South Vietnam’s political crisis is still in the balance, U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower indicated today.
He said he could not give “any final answer” to questions about South Vietnam, saying the subject was “still under discussion” with Gen. J. Lawton Collins, U.S. special representative to Saigon.
Plot summary, “Inherit the Wind” by Jerome Lawrence, Robert E. Lee in 5 Minutes - Book Review
(Thursday, April 21, 1955, 8:00 p.m. EST) — The Jerome Lawrence-Robert Lee play Inherit the Wind, a story that fictionalizes the 1925 Scopes “Monkey” Trial as a means to discuss the then-contemporary McCarthy trials, opened tonight on Broadway at the National Theatre at 208 West 41st Street in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City, New York.
Video: 'Albert Einstein: News Report of His Death - April 18, 1955'
(Monday, April 18, 1955, 1:15 a.m. EST) — Dr. Albert Einstein, one of the great thinkers of the ages and Time Person of the Century, died in his sleep early today in Princeton, New Jersey, at age 76. Continue reading Physicist Albert Einstein, 76, dies in Princeton, New Jersey 70 years ago this hour (Apr 18 1955)
Video: 'Ray Kroc's First McDonald's Franchise Opens in Des Plaines, Illinois'
(Friday, April 15, 1955) — Ray Kroc opened the first franchised McDonald’s restaurant today at 400 North Lee Avenue in Des Plaines, Illinois, near Chicago. Continue reading First franchised McDonald’s restaurant opens in Des Plaines, Illinois 70 years ago today (Apr 15 1955)
Video: 'Jonas Salk Polio Vaccine Discovery Public Domain Newsreel PublicDomainFootage.com'
(Tuesday, April 12, 1955) — The Salk vaccine against polio, an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus, was declared safe and effective today.
Video: 'Marty' trailer
(Monday, April 11, 1955, 11:00 a.m. EST) — Marty, a romantic drama film about a lonely butcher who finds love despite the opposition of his friends and family, premiered today at the Sutton theater in New York City. Continue reading ‘Marty’ romantic drama film premieres in New York City 70 years ago this hour (Apr 11 1955)
