Video: 'The Inquisition of Galileo | 26th Feb 1616'
(Monday, February 26, 1616) — Astronomer Galileo Galilei met today with a Roman Inquisition official, Cardinal Robert Bellarmine, who ordered him to abandon the “heretical” concept of heliocentrism, which held that the earth revolved around the sun, instead of the other way around.
Video: 'The Killing Fields of Dr Haing S Ngor: KTLA News Report'
(Sunday, February 25, 1996, 8:45 p.m. PST) — Actor Dr. Haing S. Ngor, who won a best supporting actor Oscar for his role in The Killing Fields and was a real-life survivor of the Khmer Rouge death camps, was shot to death today outside his home in Los Angeles. He was 45. Continue reading Actor, Khmer Rouge death camp survivor Haing S. Ngor murdered 30 years ago this hour (Feb 25 1996)
Video: 'Silly Love Songs (Demo / 2014 Remaster)'
(Wednesday, February 25, 1976, 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. GMT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American rock band Wings completed recording sessions for the group’s fifth studio album Wings at the Speed of Sound today at Abbey Road Studios, Studio Two in London adding brass and wind overdubs to five tracks. Continue reading Wings complete recording of ‘Speed of Sound’ studio album in London 50 years ago this hour (Feb 25 1976)
(Friday, February 25, 1966) — George Harrison (of The Beatles) and his new wife Pattie returned to London Airport today (his 23rd birthday) following their honeymoon in Barbados. Continue reading George and Pattie Harrison return from honeymoon 60 years ago today (Feb 25 1966)
(Saturday, February 25, 1956) — “Lisbon Antigua” by Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for four consecutive weeks (Feb. 25, Mar. 3/10/17, 1956). Continue reading ‘Lisbon Antigua’ by Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (Feb 25 1956)
Video: 'ABC News Brief, February 25, 1986'
(Tuesday, February 25, 1986, 9:05 p.m. Philippine Time; during the People Power Revolution) — Ferdinand Marcos, facing pressure from all sides to give up his rule of the Philippines, left the presidential palace in Manila tonight and traveled by helicopter to Clark Air Base where, accompanied by his wife, Imelda, he boarded an American Air Force flight for Guam (and then onto Honolulu), ending 20 years as president. Continue reading Ferdinand Marcos flees the Philippines 40 years ago this hour (Feb 25 1986)
Video: 'M*A*S*H S4E24 The Interview'
(Tuesday, February 24, 1976, 9:00 p.m. EDT) — War correspondent Clete Roberts interviews the members of the 4077 on tonight’s episode of the CBS-TV sitcom television series M*A*S*H. Continue reading ‘The Interview’ episode airs on ‘M*A*S*H’ 50 years ago this hour (Feb 24 1976)
Video: 'NH Primary Vault: Jimmy Carter's stunning NH Primary win in 1976'
(Tuesday, February 24, 1976, polls closed at 8:00 p.m. EST) — Former Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter, a little-known Washington outsider, won the New Hampshire Democratic presidential primary today, defeating Arizona Rep. Mo Udall 28.57% to 22.87% in the Democratic race. Continue reading Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford winners in New Hampshire primary 50 years ago this hour (Feb 24 1976)
Video: 'Khrushchev Secret Speech'
(Saturday, February 25, 1956, shortly after midnight; during the Cold War) — In a sensational “Secret Speech” to the 20th Congress of the Communist Party, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev denounced Joseph Stalin today as a brutal despot, painting a graphic picture of a regime of “suspicion, fear, and terror” built up under the former dictator, who died three years ago.
(Saturday, February 24, 1996) — “Be My Lover” by La Bouche peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Be My Lover’ by La Bouche peaks at #6 in USA 30 years ago today (Feb 24 1996)
