Roger Rutland, First Sergeant, 106th Infantry, describes American offensive 80 years ago today (Jan 13 1945)


Video: 'The Battle of the Bulge: World War II's Deadliest Battle' (Jan. 13, 1945, at 1:06:54)

(Saturday, January 13, 1945; during the Battle of the Bulge on the Western Front of World War II) — “On January 13th, we were almost to this little town of Coulis and the artillery started coming in. I had at least 15 of my new men …”

Earthquake in Avezzano, Italy kills more about 30,000 people 110 years ago this hour (Jan 13 1915)


Video: 'Terremoto di Avezzano 1915 - Italia'

(Wednesday, January 13, 1915, 07:52:42 local time) — An estimated 29,978 to 32,610 people were killed this morning when the struck central Italy at a moment magnitude of 6.7.

‘Patterns’ debuts on NBC’s ‘Kraft Television Theatre’ 70 years ago this hour (Jan 12 1955)


Video: 'LIVE TV RESTORATION: Patterns - Kraft Television Theatre 1955'

(Wednesday, January 12, 1955, 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST)Patterns, an original play by Rod Serling about corporate politics and big business power games, was presented live tonight on NBC as part of the anthology series Kraft Television Theatre.

Directed by Fielder Cook, the intense big-business drama starred Richard Kiley, Everett Sloane and Ed Begley.

‘Hullabaloo’ musical variety series debuts on NBC-TV 60 years ago this hour (Jan 12 1965)


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(Tuesday, January 12, 1965, 8:30 p.m. EST)Hullabaloo, a weekly musical variety series that served as a big-budget, quality showcase for the leading pop acts of the day, debuted tonight as a regular television series on NBC. Featured acts on the premiere included the New Christy Minstrels and comedian Woody Allen.

Amelia Earhart completes first solo flight ever made between Hawaii and California, landing in Oakland 90 years ago this hour (Jan 12 1935)


Video: 'Earhart Hops Foggy Pacific In 18 Hours (1935)'

(Saturday, January 12, 1935, 1:31 p.m. PST) — Aviator Amelia Earhart completed an 18-hour trip from Honolulu to Oakland today, making her the first person to fly solo between Hawaii and California.

‘A Fool There Was’ premieres in New York 110 years ago today (Jan 12 1915)


Video: 'Theda Bara as The Vampire in A FOOL THERE WAS (1915)'

(Tuesday, January 12, 1915) — The silent film drama A Fool There Was, which propelled Theda Bara to stardom with her portrayal of a predatory vamp, premiered today in New York.

Soviets launch Vistula–Oder Offensive against Germans 80 years ago this hour (Jan 12 1945)


Video: 'Week 281 - Soviet and American Massive Attacks - January 13, 1945' (Jan. 12, 1945, at 10:37)

(Friday, January 12, 1945, 04:35 local time; during the Vistula–Oder Offensive, part of the Eastern front of World War II) — Soviet forces began a major, successful offensive today against the Germans in Eastern Europe.

The Beach Boys record ‘Do You Wanna Dance?’ 60 years ago this hour (Jan 11 1965)


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(Monday, January 11, 1965, 2:00-5:30 p.m. PST) — The Beach Boys recorded“Do You Wanna Dance?”” today at Gold Star studio in Los Angeles for the group’s album The Beach Boys Today!.