Shuttle Challenger Disaster – Capitol Hill needed answers – got a lot of finger pointing. A very busy news day for this Wednesday, February 18, 1986. Starting with an onslaught of rain and snow in the West that has killed at least eight people and forced thousands of evacuations piled
– Sviatoslav Richter in recital at the 1986 Tivoli Music Festival – 1986 – NRK-Copenhagen/American Public Radio – Another rarity this week. This time from the 1986 Tivoli Gardens Music Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark. A recital given by the legendary Sviatoslav Richter in an all Beethoven program. It was broadcast
Sleeper – In concert from Brixton Academy – June 7, 1996 – BBC Radio 1 In concert – Sleeper for lunch on a Wednesday. The last concert from the UK portion of their 1996 tour, recorded for posterity by the BBC for Radio 1’s In concert series on June 7,
February 18, 1940 – NBC Red Network Special Coverage from SS. Rex – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – February 18, 1940 – Safely out of the war zone, and on a liner bound for the U.S., Foreign Correspondent William Hillman, who was leaving Italy and bound for New York offers
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A rare shortwave broadcast from Radio Tokyo with the news (and commentary) in English. A gist of the events of the day: From British and Japanese sources indications are that between 55,000 and 60,000 British, Australian and Indian troops with their auxiliaries fell into Japanese hands at the surrender of
Jesse Jackson – his job was done. With the sad news of Jesse Jackson’s passing earlier today – a reminder of how vital his voice and actions were during a time of turbulence and upheaval. His relentless energy and service to the cause of humanity. His example has become the
R.E.M. – In Concert at Milton Keynes Stadium – July 30, 1995 – Monster Tour – BBC Radio 1 – And Patrons get perks . . .seriously: Become a Patron! R.E.M. in concert this afternoon. From the 1995 UK Monster Tour, a set from their Milton Keynes Stadium gig and
February 17, 2000 – CBS World News Roundup – Late Edition – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – February 17, 2000 – A lot going on – an election year, higher interest rates and the Pentagon defends its program to vaccinate troops against the Anthrax virus. Amid criticisms and a Congressional
Elbow – live at Reading Festival 2001 – BBC Radio 1 – Elbow to start off the week. At a concert recorded during the 2001 Reading Festival and preserved for posterity by the BBC. For all the complaints about the current state of affairs in music, the objects of derision
