Video: '1978 - Ringo (2 of 6)' (Feb. 14, 1978, scenes at 0:00-2:09)
(Tuesday, February 14, 1978) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr continued shooting Ringo, a television special loosely based on Mark Twain’s The Prince and the Pauper, today in Los Angeles for broadcast on NBC on Apr. 26, 1978. Continue reading Ringo Starr continues shooting TV special 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 14 1978)
(Saturday, February 14, 1948) — “I’m Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover” by Art Mooney and His Orchestra peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for three consecutive weeks (Feb. 14/21, Mar. 6, 1948). Continue reading ‘I’m Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover’ by Art Mooney and His Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 14 1948)
Video: 'Stand and Deliver' trailer
(Saturday, February 13, 1988) — Stand and Deliver, an American drama film about a hopeful teacher who uses math to give his gang-member students self esteem, premiered today at the Miami International Film Festival. Continue reading ‘Stand and Deliver’ premieres in Miami 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 13 1988)
Video: 'Calgary olympic opening 1988' (37 videos)
(Saturday, February 13, 1988, 1:00 p.m. MST) — Athletes from 57 nations marched today in the opening ceremonies of the 1988 Winter Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XV Winter Olympiad, at McMahon Stadium in Calgary, Alberta, Canada (click here to watch the official film of the 1988 Winter Olympics). Continue reading 1988 Winter Olympics open in Calgary 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 13 1988)
(Saturday, February 13, 1988) — “Hungry Eyes” by Eric Carmen peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hungry Eyes’ by Eric Carmen peaks at #4 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 13 1988)
Video: 'Last Rites For Gandhi (1948)'
(Thursday, February 12, 1948, 1:55 p.m. IST) — The ashes of Indian political and spiritual leader Mohandas Gandhi, who was assassinated Jan. 30, 1948, on his way to prayer by a Hindu extremist, were consigned to the holy waters of the Ganges today amid pageantry epitomizing the ancient civilization that the little man in a white loincloth molded into free membership in the modern family of nations.
Continue reading Ashes of Mahatma Gandhi cast upon waters 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1948)
Video: 'Barbara Eden Bob Hope Madison Square Garden Opening 1968 singing performance'
(Sunday, February 11, 1968, 9:00 p.m. EST) — The fourth and current version of New York City’s Madison Square Garden, a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Midtown Manhattan, opened tonight with a glittering “Salute to the USO” premiere before 19,832 people, featuring performances by Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Barbara Eden. Continue reading Fourth Madison Square Garden opens in NYC 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1968)
Video: '"Ringo", a Ringo Starr US-TV special, aired April 26, 1978'
(Saturday, February 11, 1978) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr began shooting Ringo, a television special loosely based on Mark Twain’s The Prince and the Pauper, today in Los Angeles for broadcast on NBC on Apr. 26, 1978. Continue reading Ringo Starr begins shooting TV special in LA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1978)
(Saturday, February 11, 1978) — “Serpentine Fire” by Earth, Wind & Fire peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Serpentine Fire’ by Earth, Wind & Fire peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1978)
(Saturday, February 11, 1978) — “Desiree” by Neil Diamond peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Desiree’ by Neil Diamond peaks at #16 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1978)
