(Monday, March 16, 1965, evening EST; during the the Vietnam War, the Indochina Wars and Cold War) — Peace activist Alice Herz, 82, set herself ablaze on a Detroit street corner today to protest the Vietnam War (the first activist in the United States known to have immolated herself in protest of the escalating Vietnam War, Herz died 10 days later).
Video: 'The Beatles - The Filming Of Help: Home Movies in Colour - GREAT CLIPS' (Mar. 16, 1965, at 20:00)
(Tuesday, March 16, 1965) — The Beatles today completed the ski lift sequences for Help!, began on the previous day, in Obertauern, Austria.
Video: 'President Lyndon Johnson Address Voting Rights, Mar 15 1965'
(Monday, March 15, 1965, 9:02 p.m. EST; during the African-American Civil Rights Movement (1954–68)) — In a powerful address to a joint session of Congress, President Lyndon B. Johnson tonight called for new legislation to guarantee the right to vote for all Americans, following the violence in Selma, Alabama. Continue reading U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson declares ‘we shall overcome’ in historic address calling for voting rights for all 60 years ago this hour (Mar 15 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles - The Filming Of Help: Home Movies in Colour - GREAT CLIPS' (Mar. 15-17, 1965, at 18:03)
(Monday, March 15, 1965) — The Beatles’ second day of filming for Help! in Austria took place today on the ski slopes in Obertauern, Austria. Continue reading The Beatles continue filming ‘Help!’ feature film in Austria 60 years ago today (Mar 15 1965)
Video: 'Petula Clark "Downtown" on The Ed Sullivan Show'
(Sunday, March 14, 1965, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Petula Clark made her debut appearance tonight on the live CBS television variety series The Ed Sullivan Show, performing “Downtown” and “I Know a Place” from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading Petula Clark performs on ‘Ed Sullivan’ 60 years ago this hour (Mar 14 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles 1965 Movie "Help!" Restored - Official Trailer' (Mar. 14, 1965, at 1:03-1:05)
(Sunday, March 14, 1965) — Following two weeks of filming in the Bahamas, The Beatles began work today on scenes in the snowy climes of outside the Hotel Edelweiss in Obertauern, Austria. Continue reading The Beatles begin filming in Austria for ‘Help!’ feature film 60 years ago today (Mar 14 1965)
(Saturday, March 13, 1965) — “Eight Days a Week” by The Beatles peaked today at #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Mar. 13/20, 1965). Continue reading ‘Eight Days a Week’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 13 1965)
(Saturday, March 13, 1965) — “Hurt So Bad” by Little Anthony & The Imperials peaked today at #10 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, March 13, 1965) — “Midnight Special” by Johnny Rivers peaked today at #20 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, March 13, 1965) — “Goldfinger” by Billy Strange peaked today at #55 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
