Video: Churchill in Egypt Aug. 9, 1942 (at 0:24)
(Sunday, August 9, 1942, part of Western Desert Campaign of World War II) — Cheering troops lined the road today to welcome British Prime Minister Winston Churchill during his tour of armoured units at Tel-El-Kebir, Egypt, about two weeks after the First Battle of El Alamein ended.
(Sunday, August 9, 1942) — British officials imprisoned Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi and all his principal collaborators in the Indian National Congress party today, hoping to suppress a civil disobedience program intended to free India from colonial rule. Continue reading Gandhi’s arrest sparks “Quit India” movement 70 years ago today (1942)
Video: 'The Coronation of King Edward VII (1902)'
(Saturday, August 9, 1902) — Edward VII, 60, was crowned king of Britain today following the death of his mother, Queen Victoria, on Jan. 22, 1901. Edward’s coronation had originally been scheduled for June 26, 1902, but two days before, Edward was diagnosed with appendicitis.
Video: Monroe's funeral (at 6:04)
(Wednesday, August 8, 1962, 1:00 PDT) — A brief, simple funeral service, arranged by her second husband Joe DiMaggio and attended by only 31 close family and friends, was held today for film legend Marilyn Monroe at the small Westwood Village Funeral Chapel in Hollywood. Monroe’s acting coach, Lee Strasberg, delivered her eulogy. Continue reading Marilyn Monroe funeral held in Hollywood 50 years ago this hour (1962)
Video: 'UVic Legacy Awards - Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey -- Alumni Legacy Award' (JFK awards Kelsey at 1:57)
(Tuesday, August 7, 1962) — U.S. President John F. Kennedy awarded Food and Drug Administration (FDA) official Dr. Frances O. Kelsey the Distinguished Federal Civilian Service Medal today for her diligence in blocking approval of thalidomide, a sedative found to cause severe birth defects.
Video: 'The Hatfields and McCoys - A Documentary' (Ellison Hatfield attacked at 2:15)
(Monday, August 7, 1882) — The famous feud between the Hatfields of West Virginia and the McCoys of Kentucky erupted into full-scale violence today when when Ellison Hatfield, brother of William Anderson “Devil Anse” Hatfield, was fatally wounded by three of Roseanna McCoy’s young brothers (Tolbert, Pharmer and Bud) during an election day fight that took place in Kentucky.
Audio: 'Photograph'
(Tuesday, August 6, 2002) — King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents Ringo & His New All-Starr Band, a live album featuring Greg Lake, Ian Hunter, Roger Hodgson, Howard Jones and Sheila E., was released today. Continue reading ‘King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents Ringo & His New All-Starr Band’ released 10 years ago today (2002)
Video: 'Towards Independence - Part 3' (Aug. 6, 1962, at 6:07)
(Monday, August 6, 1962) — Jamaica gained independence today from the United Kingdom, remaining a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Video: 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' clip
(Saturday, August 6, 1932) — The first Venice Film Festival opened today with a screening of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde starring Fredric March.
Video: August 4, 1962 (at 0:54)
(Saturday, August 4, 1962) — On the last night of her life, actress Marilyn Monroe turned down a dinner invitation from Peter and Patricia Lawford and opted instead to stay at home in the Brentwood section of Los Angeles. She retired to her bedroom at about 9 p.m.
