Japanese overthrow French rule in Indochina 80 years ago this hour (Mar 9 1945)

1940s


Video: 'French Foreign Legion. Massacre at Lang Son 9 March 1945'

(Saturday, March 9, 1945, 8:00 p.m. local time; part of the South-East Asian theatre of World War II) — The Japanese military staged a coup d’état in French Indochina today, effectively overthrowing French rule and taking full control of the colony, a move known as “Operation Bright Moon” where they replaced French officials with their own administration, aiming to secure the region against potential Allied advances during World War II. Continue reading Japanese overthrow French rule in Indochina 80 years ago this hour (Mar 9 1945) →

‘Have You Never Been Mellow’ by Olivia Newton-John peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 8 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 8, 1975) — “Have You Never Been Mellow” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Have You Never Been Mellow’ by Olivia Newton-John peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 8 1975) →

‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ studio album by John Lennon debuts at #47 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 8 1975)

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


Video: 'John Lennon - Rock 'N' Roll (Full Album)' (13 tracks)

(Saturday, March 8, 1975) — Rock ‘n’ Roll, the sixth studio album by ex-Beatle John Lennon featuring covers of late 1950s and early 1960s songs, debuted at #47 on today’s Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart.

‘The Beach Boys Today!’ studio album released in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 8 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'The Beach Boys Today! (Stereo)' (12 videos)

(Monday, March 8, 1965) — The Beach Boys Today!, the eighth studio album by the American rock group The Beach Boys, was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘The Beach Boys Today!’ studio album released in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 8 1965) →

First American combat troops land in Vietnam 60 years ago this hour (Mar 8 1965)

1960s, Cold War, Vietnam War


Video: '1965, Marines Land in Vietnam - 250041-12 | Footage Farm Ltd'

(Monday, March 8, 1965, 9:03 a.m. ICT; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — The first U.S. combat troops arrived in Vietnam today as 3,500 Marines landed at China Beach to defend the American air base at Da Nang. They joined 23,000 American military advisors already in Vietnam. Continue reading First American combat troops land in Vietnam 60 years ago this hour (Mar 8 1965) →

Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘Rock Show’ in Los Angeles 50 years ago today (Mar 7 1975)

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


Video: 'Rock Show (Remastered 2014)'

(Friday, March 7, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings completed recording “Rock Show” for the group’s next studio album Venus and Mars today at Wally Heider Recording, Studio 3 in Los Angeles. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘Rock Show’ in Los Angeles 50 years ago today (Mar 7 1975) →

Alabama police use gas, clubs to rout civil rights demonstrators on ‘Bloody Sunday’ 50 years ago today (Mar 7 1965)

1960s, African-American Civil Rights


Video: 'Eyes On The Prize - (Part 6) Bridge to Freedom 1965' (Mar. 7, 1965, at 19:46)

(Sunday, March 7, 1965, during the African-American Civil Rights Movement (1954–68)) — Alabama state troopers and volunteer officers of the Dallas County sheriff’s office tore through a column of unarmed African-American demonstrators with tear gas, nightsticks and whips at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma today to enforce Gov. George C. Wallace’s order against a protest march from Selma to Montgomery. Continue reading Alabama police use gas, clubs to rout civil rights demonstrators on ‘Bloody Sunday’ 50 years ago today (Mar 7 1965) →

American troops seize the Ludendorff Bridge over the Rhine River at Remagen 80 years ago this hour (Mar 7 1945)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'US troops capture and defend the Ludendorff Bridge over the Rhine River in Remag...HD Stock Footage'

(Tuesday, March 6, 1945, 4:30 p.m. CET; during the Battle of Remagen, part of the Invasion of Germany in World War II) — U.S. forces crossed the Rhine at Remagen, Germany, today using the damaged but still usable Ludendorff Bridge.