Video: 'Courtney Love on David Letterman 2004 HD'
(Thursday, March 18, 2004, 2:30 a.m. EST) — Courtney Love was arrested this morning for allegedly throwing a microphone stand at a member of the audience at a show in New York the previous day (Mar. 17, 2004). Earlier that day, she had appeared on David Letterman’s show and flashed him six times.
Video: 'Vietnam The Ten Thousand Day War 2of13 Dien Bien Phu' (Mar. 17, 1954, at 18:10)
(Wednesday, March 17, 1954; during the Battle of Dien Bien Phu, part of the First Indochina War) — Strong point Anne-Marie fell to the Viet Minh today, the third French outpost silenced at Dien Bien Phu. The French estimate communist dead at 2,500. Indeed, with some hills covered with dead and dying, the Viet Minh pause. Continue reading Anne-Marie falls to Viet Minh at Dien Bien Phu 60 years ago today (Mar 17 1954)
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)
(Saturday, March 16, 1974; during the Watergate scandal) — The Grand Ole Opry House opened in Nashville tonight with a concert attended by President Richard Nixon and his wife, Pat (click here to watch video; Mar. 16, 1974, at 2:31:42 and click here for more video options).
(Wednesday, March 16, 1994) — Figure skater Tonya Harding pleaded guilty today in Portland, Oregon, to conspiracy to hinder prosecution for covering up an attack on rival Nancy Kerrigan, avoiding jail but drawing a $100,000 fine.
Video: 'Vietnam The Ten Thousand Day War 2of13 Dien Bien Phu' (Mar. 15, 1954, at 18:31)
(Monday, March 15, 1954; during the Battle of Dien Bien Phu, part of the First Indochina War) — Two more French outposts at Dien Bien Phu are repeatedly stormed the Viet Minh. At heavy cost the communists occupy half of hill Gabrielle.
Video: 'Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton - A Love Story'
(Sunday, March 15, 1964) — Actress Elizabeth Taylor, 32, married actor Richard Burton, 38, in Montreal; it was her fifth marriage, his second.
Video: 'Julius Caesar: the Ides of March'
(March 15, 44 B.C.) — Roman dictator Julius Caesar was assassinated today near the Theatre of Pompey by a group of nobles that included Brutus and Cassius.
Video: 'Battlefield S5/E3 - The Battle for Monte Cassino' (Mar. 15, 1944, at 1:21:50)
(Wednesday, March 15, 1944, 8:30 a.m. CET; during the Battle of Monte Cassino, part of the Winter Line and the battle for Rome of the Italian Campaign of World War II) — Allied bombers again raided German-held Monte Cassino today. Continue reading Allied bombers raid German-held Monte Cassino again 70 years ago this hour (Mar 15 1944)
Video: 'Vietnam a Television History Episode 1' (Mar. 14, 1954, at 45:42)
(Sunday, March 14, 1954; during the Battle of Dien Bien Phu, part of the First Indochina War) — The Vietminh shelling had destroyed the main airstrip at Dien Bien Phu by today. The French command staff was shocked. Col. Christian de Castries, the French commander, became withdrawn, uncommunicative. Continue reading French airstrip at Dien Bien Phu put out of commission 60 years ago today (Mar 14 1954)
