Video: 'Match Point' trailer
(Thursday, May 12, 2005, 7:30 p.m. Central European Summer Time) — Match Point, a drama film about a former tennis pro who falls for a femme-fatal type who happens to be dating his friend and soon-to-be brother-in-law, premiered today at the Cannes Film Festival. Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘Match Point’ premieres at Cannes Film Festival 20 years ago this hour (May 12 2005)
Video: 'Jefferson Starship · Live in Central Park: May 12,' (16 clips)
(Monday, May 12, 1975, concert was scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. EDT) — The Jefferson Starship (formerly the Jefferson Airplane) opened the New York summer season for pop music this afternoon with a free concert on the Great Lawn of Central Park. Continue reading Jefferson Starship performs in New York’s Central Park 50 years ago this hour (May 12 1975)
Video: '60 Years of German-Israeli Relations | People & Politics'
(Wednesday, May 12, 1965) — West Germany and Israel exchanged letters establishing diplomatic relations today, 20 years after the Hitler regime’s genocide of six million Jews during the Holocaust ended.
Video: 'The Mayaguez Incident'
(Monday, May 12, 1975, 2:18 p.m. Indochina Time; part of the aftermath of Cambodian Civil War) — The White House announced today the new Cambodian government had seized an American merchant ship, the Mayaguez, in international waters. Continue reading Cambodian navy seizes unarmed U.S. ship Mayaguez 50 years ago this hour (May 12 1975)
(Saturday, May 11, 1985) — “Crazy for You” by Madonna peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Crazy for You’ by Madonna peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (May 11 1985)
(Saturday, May 11, 1985) — “Some Like It Hot” by The Power Station peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Some Like It Hot’ by The Power Station peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago today (May 11 1985)
(Saturday, May 11, 1985) — “New Attitude” by Patti LaBelle peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘New Attitude’ by Patti LaBelle peaks at #17 in USA 40 years ago today (May 11 1985)
Video: 'The Beatles - Help! Movie 1965 1080p BluRay HD' (May 10-11, 1965, at 30:54-30:59; 58:31-1:04:02)
(Tuesday, May 11, 1965) — The Beatles today concluded filming for their second feature film Help! with a second day of filming at Cliveden House, a 19th century stately home in Maidenhead, Berkshire. Continue reading The Beatles wrap up filming for ‘Help!’ 60 years ago today (May 11 1965)
Video: 'Rural Electrification Administration Documentary'
(Saturday, May 11, 1935; during the Great Depression) — The Rural Electrification Administration (REA), one of the New Deal agencies started under U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt, was created today with the primary goal of promoting rural electrification.
Video: 'USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) damaged by suicide planes - 11 May 1945'
(Friday, May 11, 1945, shortly after 10:00 a.m. JST; during the Battle of Okinawa, part of the Pacific Theatre of World War II) — The aircraft carrier USS Bunker Hill was attacked and severely damaged today by two kamikaze aircraft off Okinawa; according to the U.S. Navy’s official website, 346 men were killed, 43 were left missing, and 264 were wounded.
