U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell uses false intelligence to justify going to war with Iraq 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 2003)

2000s


Video: 'Truth, War and Consequences (full documentary) | FRONTLINE' (Feb. 5, 2003 at 49:17)

(Wednesday, February 5, 2003) — As the United States was preparing to invade Iraq, Secretary of State Colin Powell made a pivotal presentation to the United Nations Security Council today, using false intelligence to claim Saddam Hussein was developing weapons of mass destruction (WMD). Continue reading U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell uses false intelligence to justify going to war with Iraq 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 2003) →

‘You Can’t Hurry Love’ by Phil Collins peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 1983)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, February 5, 1983) — “You Can’t Hurry Love” by Phil Collins peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘You Can’t Hurry Love’ by Phil Collins peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 1983) →

‘Allentown’ by Billy Joel peaks at #17 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 1983)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, February 5, 1983) — “Allentown” by Billy Joel peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six consecutive weeks. Continue reading ‘Allentown’ by Billy Joel peaks at #17 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 1983) →

Last official American combat casualty of Vietnam War buried at Arlington National Cemetery 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 1973)

1970s, Cold War, Vietnam War


Video: 'Vietnam: A Television History (Ep-12) The End of the Tunnel' (Feb. 5, 1973, at 5:39)

(Monday, February 5, 1973; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — U.S. Army Colonel William B. Nolde, the last official American combat casualty of the Vietnam War, was buried with full honors today at Arlington National Cemetery. Continue reading Last official American combat casualty of Vietnam War buried at Arlington National Cemetery 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 1973) →

Singer Karen Carpenter, 32, dies of heart failure due to complications from anorexia nervosa 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 4 1983)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s


Video: 'Karen Carpenter Dies 2.4.1983 T.V. Coverage 001 by Ken Bertwell Jerry Dunphy'

(Friday, February 4, 1983, 9:51 a.m. PST) — Singer and drummer Karen Carpenter, who blended her silky voice with her brother Richard to record more than two dozen hits as the Carpenters, died today of heart failure due to complications from anorexia nervosa. She was 32. Continue reading Singer Karen Carpenter, 32, dies of heart failure due to complications from anorexia nervosa 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 4 1983) →

Michael Jackson says there’s nothing wrong with having sleepovers with minors and sharing his bed and bedroom with various people 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 2003)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s, Television 2000s


Video: 'Michael Jackson talked about sharing his bed with kids, called it a 'beautiful thing'

(Monday, February 3, 2003, 9:00-10:50 p.m. GMT)  — American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist Michael Jackson, dubbed the “King of Pop” said tonight that he saw nothing wrong with having sleepovers with minors and sharing his bed and bedroom with various people during the premiere of the documentary Living With Michael Jackson on Britain’s ITV. Continue reading Michael Jackson says there’s nothing wrong with having sleepovers with minors and sharing his bed and bedroom with various people 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 2003) →

‘Crocodile Rock’ by Elton John peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, February 3, 1973) — “Crocodile Rock” by Elton John peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Feb. 3/10/17, 1973). Continue reading ‘Crocodile Rock’ by Elton John peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1973) →

‘Trouble Man’ by Marvin Gaye peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, February 3, 1973) — “Trouble Man” by Marvin Gaye peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for a week. Continue reading ‘Trouble Man’ by Marvin Gaye peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1973) →

‘Hi, Hi, Hi’ by (Paul McCartney &) Wings peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1973)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Hi Hi Hi (Video Oficial)'

(Saturday, February 3, 1973) — “Hi, Hi, Hi” by (ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his new group) Wings peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for a week. Continue reading ‘Hi, Hi, Hi’ by (Paul McCartney &) Wings peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1973) →

‘Separate Ways’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #20 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1973)

1970s, Elvis Presley, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, February 3, 1973) — “Separate Ways” by Elvis Presley peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Separate Ways’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #20 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1973) →