Video: 'The Beatles Cartoons - 24'
(Saturday, March 5, 1966, 10:30 a.m. EST) — The Beatles go to Hollywood, and later, Ringo and George take a tour of the Statue of Liberty in New York on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.
Video: '1966 BOAC Flight 911 Crash Kills 124 in Japan'
(Saturday, March 5, 1966, at about 2:15 p.m. JST) — BOAC Flight 911, a Boeing 707, crashed into Japan’s Mount Fuji today after breaking up in severe turbulence; all 124 people on board were killed. Continue reading 124 killed as jetliner crashes into Japan’s Mount Fuji 60 years ago this hour (Mar 5 1966)
Video: 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Episode 43 Mar 03, 1976'
(Thursday, March 4, 1976, 11:00 p.m. EST in New York) — Mary makes Coach Fedders some chicken soup for his cold, with disastrous results on tonight’s episode of the syndicated soap opera parody series Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.
In 2009, TV Guide ranked this episode number 97 on its “100 Greatest Episodes of All Time” list.
Video: 'The Beatles - January / February 1995 Reunion Sessions'
(Monday, March 4, 1996) — The three surviving members of The Beatles — Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr — turned down a $225 million offer today to tour North America, Europe and Japan.
Video: 'The Beatles : Yesterday E.P. (Mono)'
(Friday, March 4, 1966) — Yesterday, an extended play (EP) by The Beatles, was released today in Britain only, featuring four tracks previously released on the group’s Help! album (British version). Continue reading ‘Yesterday’ EP by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago today (Mar 4 1966)
Video: 'John Lennon / Beatles 1966 / Jesus statement'
(Friday, March 4, 1966) — In an interview with Maureen Cleave printed today in the London Evening Standard, John Lennon of The Beatles was quoted as saying: Continue reading ‘We’re more popular than Jesus’ declares Beatle John Lennon 60 years ago today (Mar 4 1966)
(Saturday, March 2, 1946) — “Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief” by Betty Hutton (with Paul Weston and his Orchestra; recorded June 29, 1945) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief’ by Betty Hutton peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago today (Mar 2 1946)
Video: 'The Texas Declaration of Independence: 7th Grade Texas History TEKS113.19 (b) 1 (B)'
(Tuesday, March 2, 1836, early morning hours local time; during the Convention of 1836) — The Texas Declaration of Independence was signed today by 60 delegates and the Republic of Texas is declared. Continue reading Republic of Texas formally declares independence from Mexico 190 years ago today (Mar 2 1836)
Video: 'Herbert Hoover Biography' (Hoover with Truman at 21:13)
(Friday, March 1, 1946, 3:15 p.m. EST) — An appeal to all Americans to deny themselves a substantial part of their daily bread “so that millions may survive who are otherwise doomed to death by starvation,” was voiced today by a newly formed Famine Emergency Committee under the honorary chairmanship of former U.S. President Herbert Hoover following its first meeting with President Harry Truman at the White House.
(Saturday, March 1, 1986) — “Kyrie” by Mr. Mister peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Mar. 1/8, 1986). Continue reading ‘Kyrie’ by Mr. Mister peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 1 1986)
