Video: 'Disney The American Presidents: William Taft'
(Saturday, March 8, 1930, 5:15 p.m. EST) — William Howard Taft, the 27th president of the United States (1909–1913) and the tenth chief justice of the United States (1921–1930), the only person to have held both offices, died of heart disease today at his home in Washington. Continue reading Former U.S. President William Howard Taft dies 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1930)
(Saturday, March 8, 1980) — “Desire” by Andy Gibb peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Desire’ by Andy Gibb peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1980)
(Saturday, March 8, 1980) — “On the Radio” by Donna Summer peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘On the Radio’ by Donna Summer peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1980)
Video: 'Kathryn Bigelow Wins Best Directing: 2010 Oscars'
(Sunday, March 7, 2010, ceremonies began at 8:30 p.m. EST) — Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman to win an Academy Award for Best Director tonight for her film The Hurt Locker, which also won Best Picture. Continue reading Kathryn Bigelow becomes first woman to win Academy Award for Best Director 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 7 2010)
Video: 'Morrison Hotel' (11 videos)
(Saturday, March 7, 1970) — Morrison Hotel, the fifth studio album by the American rock band The Doors, featuring the hit singles “You Make Me Real” and “Roadhouse Blues,” debuted at #51 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘Morrison Hotel’ album by The Doors debuts at #51 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 7 1970)
(Saturday, March 7, 1970) — “Travelin’ Band” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Travelin’ Band’ by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 7 1970)
(Saturday, March 6, 2010) — “Imma Be” by The Black Eyed Peas peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Mar. 6/13, 2010). Continue reading ‘Imma Be’ by The Black Eyed Peas peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 6 2010)
Video: 'Almanac: Weather Underground's accidental bombing'
(Friday, March 6, 1970, shortly before noon EST; part of the Opposition to U.S. involvement in Vietnam) — Three members of the Weathermen, an American leftist paramilitary group, were killed today in New York City when a pipe bomb they had constructed exploded prematurely. Continue reading Three leftist radicals killed in Greenwich Village townhouse explosion 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 6 1970)
Video: 'Let It Be (Remastered 2015)'
(Friday, March 6, 1970) — The single “Let It Be”/“You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)” by The Beatles was released today in the UK (Mar. 11, 1970, in the U.S.), the title track of their long-awaited studio album Let It Be, which would be released May 8, 1970. Continue reading ‘Let It Be’/’You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)’ by The Beatles released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 6 1970)
Video: 'You Always Hurt The One You Love'
(Friday, March 6, 1970, 10:00 a.m.-noon BST) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles completed sessions for his first solo album, Sentimental Journey, today at Morgan Studios in London, adding a saxophone part, piano and drums to “You Always Hurt The One You Love.” Continue reading Ringo Starr completes recording sessions for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 6 1970)
