Ferdinand Marcos flees the Philippines 40 years ago this hour (Feb 25 1986)

1980s


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) →

‘The Interview’ episode airs on ‘M*A*S*H’ 50 years ago this hour (Feb 24 1976)

1970s, Television 1970s

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) →

Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford winners in New Hampshire primary 50 years ago this hour (Feb 24 1976)

1970s, U.S. Presidents


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) →

Soviet leader Khrushchev lashes out at Stalin in ‘Secret Speech’ 70 years ago this hour (Feb 25 1956)

1950s, Cold War


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.

‘Be My Lover’ by La Bouche peaks at #6 in USA 30 years ago today (Feb 24 1996)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(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) →

Eagles’ ‘Greatest Hits’ becomes first album certified platinum in U.S. 50 years ago today (Feb 24 1976)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s


Video: 'Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975' (10 clips)

(Tuesday, February 24, 1976) — The Eagles’ Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) album became the first album in the U.S. to be certified platinum, for at least one million copies sold. Continue reading Eagles’ ‘Greatest Hits’ becomes first album certified platinum in U.S. 50 years ago today (Feb 24 1976) →

Siege of the Alamo begins in San Antonio, Texas 190 years ago this hour (Feb 23 1836)

1830s


Video: 'THE ALAMO: THE REAL STORY (WILD WEST HISTORY DOCUMENTARY)' (Feb. 23, 1836, at 40:56)

(Tuesday, February 23, 1836, at approximately 2:30 p.m. local time; during the Battle of the Alamo, part of the Texas Revolution) — A Mexican force numbering in the thousands and led by General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna today began a siege of the Alamo, a former Franciscan mission located near the present-day city of San Antonio.

Shuttle Columbia takes off for high-wire act 30 years ago this hour (Feb 22 1996)

1990s, space exploration


Video: 'STS-75 launch & landing (2-22-96)'

(Thursday, February 22, 1996, 3:18 p.m. EST/20:18:00 UTC) — The space shuttle Columbia blasted into orbit today on a mission to unreel a satellite on the end of a 12.8-mile tether. (The cord broke just before being extended to its full length.)

‘Life in a Northern Town’ by The Dream Academy peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago today (Feb 22 1986)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, February 22, 1986) — “Life in a Northern Town” by The Dream Academy peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Life in a Northern Town’ by The Dream Academy peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago today (Feb 22 1986) →

Florence Ballard, original member of The Supremes, dies 50 years ago this hour (Feb 22 1976)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s


Video: 'The life story of Florence Ballard (unsung)??(My Grandmother)'

(Sunday, February 22, 1976, 10:05 a.m. EST) — Florence Ballard, who attained stardom as one of the original members of The Supremes singing trio but spent the last few years living on welfare, died today at Mt. Carmel Mercy Hospital in Detroit of cardiac arrest. She was 32 years old. Continue reading Florence Ballard, original member of The Supremes, dies 50 years ago this hour (Feb 22 1976) →