Video: '1966: Gemini 8 (NASA)'
(Wednesday, March 16, 1966, 16:41:02 UTC) — Gemini 8 was launched today from Cape Kennedy, Florida, with astronauts Neil Armstrong and David Scott on a mission to rendezvous and dock with Agena, a target vehicle in orbit. Continue reading Gemini 8 launches from Cape Kennedy 60 years ago this hour (Mar 16 1966)
Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1816'
(Saturday, March 16, 1816) — In a narrow and hard-fought contest that confirms the continued dominance of the “Virginia Dynasty,” Secretary of State James Monroe was selected today as the Democratic-Republican candidate for the presidency of the United States. Continue reading Democratic-Republican caucus nominates James Monroe for president of the United States 210 years ago today (Mar 16 1816)
Video: 'Julie Andrews "I Could Have Danced All Night" on The Ed Sullivan Show' (July 15, 1956)
(Thursday, March 15, 1956, 7:30 p.m. EST) — The Frederick Loewe-Alan Jay musical play My Fair Lady, based on Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion, opened on Broadway tonight at the Mark Hellinger Theatre in New York City, starring Rex Harrison and Julie Andrews. Continue reading ‘My Fair Lady’ musical opens on Broadway 70 years ago this hour (Mar 15 1956)
Video: 'Heart Beat '86 - Johnny B Goode (featuring George Harrison)'
(Saturday March 15, 1986) — Former Beatle George Harrison joined an all-star finale at Heartbeat ’86, a marathon charity rock concert tonight at the National Exhibition Centre near Birmingham, England, performing Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode.” Continue reading George Harrison performs at charity concert in Birmingham, UK 40 years ago tonight (Mar 15 1986)
(Saturday, March 15, 1986) — “Sara” by Starship peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sara’ by Starship peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 15 1986)
Video: 'RARE FOOTAGE: The U.S. Hunt for Pancho Villa: Punitive Expedition of 1916'
(Thursday, March 15, 1916, 12:00 p.m. local time; during the Mexican Revolution) — A U.S. expeditionary force of more than 4,000 troops led by Brig. Gen. John J. Pershing entered Mexico today on an ultimately futile mission to capture Pancho Villa, whose raiders had attacked Columbus, New Mexico, killing 18 U.S. citizens.
Video: 'Con Le Mie Lacrime (As Tears Go By) (Mono)'
(Tuesday, March 15, 1966) — The Rolling Stones recorded “Con Le Mie Lacrime,” an Italian version of their hit “As Tears Go By,” today at IBC Studios in London.
Video: 'India Independent - Documentary on the Independence Movement'
(Friday, March 15, 1946, 2:30 p.m. GMT) — British Prime Minister Clement Attlee declared in the House of Commons today the government’s intention to grant British India the right to full independence and not merely dominion status. Continue reading British PM Attlee backs India’s right to independence 80 years ago this hour (Mar 15 1946)
Video: 'The Stars Looked Up (1966)'
(Monday, March 14, 1966, 8:00 p.m. GMT) — Born Free, a British drama film about a couple who raises an orphaned lion cub to adulthood and releases her into the wilderness, premiered tonight at the Odeon, Leicester Square in London. Continue reading ‘Born Free’ drama film premieres in London 60 years ago this hour (Mar 14 1966)
Video: 'Gilda' trailer
(Thursday, March 14, 1946, 10:35 a.m. EST) — Gilda, a film noir about a gambler who discovers an old flame in South America, premiered this morning at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Continue reading ‘Gilda’ premieres in New York City 80 years ago this hour (Mar 14 1946)
