It’s February 1965 – You’re Seventeen – You Live In L.A. – This Is Your Last Semester, And All You Can Say Is “Great Kasaboo!”
KBLA – Roscoe – February 14, 1965 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Major gratitude to everybody who has subscribed: Become a Patron! “The wind-down is starting, the clock is set, you’re ticking off days; Fifteen weeks, four days, 9 hours. The world looks lighter, everybody seems friendlier, even your...
Debate ’92 – The New Hampshire Democratic Primary – 1992 – Past Daily Reference Room
Your support is absolutely appreciated:Become a Patron! New Hampshire and an election year; one of the few times during the year that all eyes are trained on one place at one time; St. Anselm College in Manchester. In 1992 the field was crowded, as it is in every election year....
February 26, 1961 – Civil Rights Review: 1960 – Past Daily Reference Room
Become a Patron! Civil Rights in 1960 as it was viewed in 1961. In 1960, an Atlanta University Center group of students released An Appeal for Human Rights as a full page advertisement in newspapers, including the Atlanta Constitution, Atlanta Journal, and Atlanta Daily World. Known as the Committee on...
February 20, 1965 – Vietnam: Attempted Overthrow – Days Of Intrigue.
We gotta ask: Become a Patron! One of those days full of intrigues from Southeast Asia. In this case, an attempted coup on the part of troops loyal to former Premier Diem (who was assassinated and overthrown with a little CIA help), against troops loyal to Military strongman and Vietnamese...
Doves – Live At Maida Vale – 2000 – Past Daily Soundbooth
Doves – Live from Maida Vale – recorded for Steve Lamacq – December 18, 2000 – BBC Radio 1 – Doves in concert for mid-week. Recorded for the Steve Lamacq program at BBC Radio 1 on December 18, 2000. Doves are an indie rock band from Cheshire, England. The band...
February 19, 1951 – The Situation In Korea: Successful Advances – Attempted Revivals
Not to seem obvious, but . . .:Become a Patron! News on this day in 1951, via Edward R. Murrow and The News, gave upbeat assessments from General Matthew Ridgeway regarding the situation in Korea and U.S. advances along the 38th Parallel. At one point, Chinese troops were engaged, their...
February 18, 1996 – Iowa Caucus: Dole Wins, Gramm Loses, Forbes Keeps Plugging Along – Travelgate.
Chip in if you can: Become a Patron! February 18, 1996 – This week, all eyes were on Iowa. The 1996 Iowa Caucus was underway for the Republicans and it was Bob Dole’s to take bragging rights; finishing with 26% of the vote. Good numbers, but not as good as...
February 18, 1940 -163 Days Since Hostilities – Not A Question Of Keeping Out Of A European War But Keeping Out Of A European Peace.
Your support is important to us. Keeps us up and running: Become a Patron! 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 the first uncensored reports...
February 17, 1945 – Objective: Tokyo – Raids Over Europe – Rumor Of An Invasion – Hostage Drama In Manila
Being a Patron is a life-saver, in case you were wondering: Become a Patron! February 17, 1945 – During their weekly wrapup of news on the War, reports came in of rumored allied landings at Iwo Jima and a second straight day of B-29 raids over Tokyo. In the interview...
