Video: '3/7/91: Video of Rodney King Beaten by Police Released'
(Sunday, March 3, 1991, 12:30 a.m. PST) — Four Los Angeles Police Department officers were captured on amateur video early this morning savagely beating black motorist Rodney King after a pursuit through the streets of Los Angeles.
Continue reading Amateur video captures severe beating of black motorist Rodney King by four LAPD officers 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 3 1991)
(Saturday, March 2, 1991) — “Wicked Game” by Chris Isaak peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Continue reading ‘Wicked Game’ by Chris Isaak peaks at #6 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1991)
Video: 'What Were the Articles of Confederation? | History'
(Thursday, March 1, 1781, noon local time; during the American Revolutionary War, part of the American Revolution) — The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, an agreement among the 13 original states of the United States of America that served as its first constitution, came into force today after being ratified by all 13 states.
Continue reading Continental Congress declares Articles of Confederation to be in force 240 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1781)
Video: '3/1/61: JFK Establishes the Peace Corps'
(Wednesday, March 1, 1961, news conference held at 10:00-10:29 a.m. EST) — President John F. Kennedy Kennedy issued an executive order today creating a Peace Corps, an independent agency and volunteer program run by the United States Government providing international social and economic development assistance.
Continue reading President Kennedy signs executive order establishing Peace Corps 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1961)
Video: 'Weather Underground Bombs the Capitol, Pentagon, and State Department'
(Monday, March 1, 1971, 1:32 a.m. EST; part of the Opposition to U.S. involvement in Vietnam) — A bomb, apparently planted by a group or person protesting against the recent the recent invasion of Laos as part of the Vietnam War, exploded early this morning in the men’s room at the United States Capitol, causing extensive damage but no injuries.
Continue reading Anti-Vietnam War radicals set off bomb on Senate side of U.S. Capitol 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1971)
(Saturday, February 28, 1981) — “I Love a Rainy Night” by Eddie Rabbitt peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Feb. 28, Mar. 7, 1981).
Continue reading ‘I Love a Rainy Night’ by Eddie Rabbitt peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 28 1981)
(Saturday, February 28, 1981) — “Fireflies” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at #60 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Continue reading ‘Fireflies’ by Fleetwood Mac peaks at #60 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 28 1981)
Video: 'President George Bush Oval Office Address on suspension of the Gulf War - February 27, 1991 9 pm.'
(Wednesday, February 27, 1991, 9:02 p.m. EST/Thursday, February 28, 1991, 5:02 a.m. Arabia Standard Time; during the Gulf War) — Declaring that “Kuwait is liberated” and Iraq’s army defeated, U.S. President George H.W. Bush ordered allied forces tonight to suspend offensive military operations against Iraqi President Saddam Hussein’s isolated and battered army.
Continue reading President George H.W. Bush halts combat offensive in Iraq 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 27 1991)
(Saturday, February 27, 1971) — “Mama’s Pearl” by The Jackson 5 peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
Continue reading ‘Mama’s Pearl’ by The Jackson 5 peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 27 1971)
(Saturday, February 27, 1971) — “Sweet Mary” by Wadsworth Mansion peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Continue reading ‘Sweet Mary’ by Wadsworth Mansion peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 27 1971)
