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)

1960s, African-American Civil Rights


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) →

‘Black Water’ by The Doobie Brothers peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 15 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 15, 1975) — “Black Water” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Black Water’ by The Doobie Brothers peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 15 1975) →

‘Can’t Get It Out of My Head’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 15 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 15, 1975) — “Can’t Get It Out of My Head” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Can’t Get It Out of My Head’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 15 1975) →

The Beatles continue filming ‘Help!’ feature film in Austria 60 years ago today (Mar 15 1965)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


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) →

Aristotle Onassis, 69, dies of pneumonia near Paris 50 years ago this hour (Mar 15 1975)

1970s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Aristotle Onassis' (Mar. 15, 1975, at 54:21)

(Saturday, March 15, 1975, 12:30 p.m. Central European Time) — Aristotle Onassis, the Greek shipping magnate and husband of Jacqueline Kennedy, the widow of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, died today at the American Hospital of Paris in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, of respiratory failure, a complication of the myasthenia gravis. He was 69.

‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ premieres in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour (Mar 15 1975)

1970s, Movies 1970s


Video: 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' trailer

(Saturday, March 15, 1975, midnight PDT) — Monty Python and the Holy Grail, a British comedy film written and performed by the comedy group of Monty Python that follows King Arthur and his knights in their search for the Holy Grail, premiered early this morning in Los Angeles. Continue reading ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ premieres in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour (Mar 15 1975) →

Petula Clark performs on ‘Ed Sullivan’ 60 years ago this hour (Mar 14 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s


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) →

Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of two tracks for ‘Venus and Mars’ studio album in Los Angeles 50 years ago today (Mar 14 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, Television 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Paul McCartney Treat Her Gently / Lonely Old People Early Take 1, Jan Feb 1975'

(Friday, March 14, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings completed recording of “Treat Her Gently – Lonely Old People” for the group’s next studio album Venus and Mars today at Wally Heider Recording, Studio 3, 1604 N Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of two tracks for ‘Venus and Mars’ studio album in Los Angeles 50 years ago today (Mar 14 1975) →

The Beatles begin filming in Austria for ‘Help!’ feature film 60 years ago today (Mar 14 1965)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


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) →