March 21, 2016

Born on this date
Happy Birthday, Nikki Quitazol and Nadiia Marchuk!

200 years ago
1816

Born on this date
Pelagio Antonio de Labastida y Dávalos, 74. Mexican clergyman. Rev. Labastida, known for his conservative views, was named Roman Catholic Bishop of Puebla in 1855. When Liberals returned to power in Mexico in 1857, Rev. Labastida went into exile in Europe. He was recalled to Mexico in 1859 after Conservatives regained power, but was later exiled to Europe again. Rev. Labastida met Archduke Maximilian of Austria in 1862, and in 1863 visited Pope Pius IX, who appointed him Archbishop of Mexico. After French forces invaded Mexico in 1862 and a Council of Notables was convened in 1863 to discuss the founding of an empire, Archbishop Labastida proposed that Maximilian should be made Emperor, and was named by the Council of Notables to the Regency of the Empire prior to Maximilian's acceptance of the offer. Archbishop Labastida was removed from the Council of Notables in November 1863 because of differences with French commander François Achille Bazaine, and returned to Euope after the triumph of the Republic in 1867, but without resigning his office. Archbishop Labastida attended the First Vatican Council (1870-1871), and was permitted by Mexican President Benito Juarez to return to the country, which he did. Rev. Labastida died on February 4, 1891 at the age of 74.

80 years ago
1936

On the radio
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, starring Louis Hector and Harry West, on MBS
Tonight’s episode: The Creeping Man

Died on this date
Aleksandr Glazunov, 70. Russian composer and conductor. Mr. Glazunov wrote eight complete symphonies and numerous other works, but is today perhaps best known for his ballets such as Raymonda and The Seasons. He directed the St. Petersurg Conservatory from 1905-1928.

75 years ago
1941

At the movies
Carl Peters, directed by Herbert Selpin, and starring Hans Albers, Karl Dannemann, and Fritz Odemar, opened in theatres in Germany.



Diplomacy
The Colombian government announced that Colombia and Venezuela would sign a treaty on April 5 ending their century-old border dispute.

Politics and government
Three Yugoslav cabinet ministers resigned in protest against signing a non-aggression pact with Germany.

Labour
Clarence Dykstra resigned as director of the U.S. Selective Service System to assume his new duties as chairman of the National Defense Mediation Board.

The U.S. National Labor Relations Board cited Ford Motor Company on charges of continued unfair labour practices at its River Rouge, Lincoln, and Highland Park, Michigan plants. Ford was accused of dismissing 253 workers for Congress of Industrial Organizations United Auto Workers activities.

The American Federation of Labor construction strike at Wright Field in Dayton, Ohio ended with four CIO electricians, whose hiring had led to the strike, allowed to continue on the job.

Boxing
Joe Louis (47-1) retained his world heavyweight title with a technical knockout of Abe Simon (34-8) at 1:20 of the 13th round at Olympia Stadium in Detroit. Mr. Simon was knocked down 4 times.

70 years ago
1946

War
Former Nazi Reichsmarschall Hermann Goering, testifying at his war crimes trial in Nuremberg, admitted ordering the burning of villages in reprisal for partisan attacks and said he knew that slave labourers were forced to work in Germany.

Diplomacy
The United Nations Security Council rejected the U.S.S.R's request for a delay in considering Iran's appeal regarding the continuing presence of Soviet troops in Iran.

The United States Senate confirmed the appointment of U.S. Army General Walter Bedell Smith as U.S. Ambassador to the U.S.S.R.

Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill ended his visit to the United States and sailed for England aboard the Queen Mary.

Defense
The U.S. State Department notified all Latin American nations that the United States would not sign a hemispheric pact to maintain peace and security of the Argentine government of President Juan Peron participated.

U.S. Secretary of State James Byrnes told the Senate Military Affairs Committee that failure to extend the draft would result in a critical manpower shortage in U.S. occupation forces.

Politics and government
Paul-Henri Spaak submitted his resignation as Prime Minister of Belgium after the centrist Christian Socialist Party refused to support his government, attacking it as "excessively socialist" in character.

Health
U.K. Health Minister Aneurin Bevan introduced the Labour Party government's national health service bill into the House of Commons, aimed at providing every Briton with medical care "from birth to death."

Exploration
Soviet geologist Vladimir Vize announced in Moscow plans for an oceanographic and geophysical survey of the unexplored part of the central Arctic.

Literature
Van Wyck Brooks was awarded the U.S. National Institute of Arts and Letters Gold Medal for essays and criticism; the Gold Medal was awarded once every 10 years.

Economics and finance
U.S. President Harry Truman met with French emissary Leon Blum regarding a proposed American loan to France.

The United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration Central Committee nominated former New York City Mayor Fiorello La Guardia as its secretary-general, replacing Herbert Lehman.

Sumner Pike resigned after six years as a member of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commisson.

Football
NFL
The Los Angeles Rams signed halfback Kenny Washington, making him the first Negro player in the National Football League since 1933.

60 years ago
1956

At the movies
Crime Against Joe, directed by Lee Sholem, and starring John Bromfield, Julie London, Henry Calvin, and Patricia Blair, opened in theatres.



Movies
The Academy Awards for 1955 were presented at the RKO Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. The winners included: Best Picture--Marty; Best Director--Delbert Mann (Marty); Best Actor--Ernest Borgnine (Marty); Best Actress--Anna Magnani (The Rose Tattoo); Best Supporting Actor--Jack Lemmon (Mister Roberts); and Best Supporting Actress--Jo Van Fleet (East of Eden).



50 years ago
1966

Hit parade
#1 single in Spain (PROMUSICAE): Yo Soy Aquel--Raphael

#1 single in Ireland (IRMA): Come Back to Stay--Dickie Rock (4th week at #1)

Canada's Top 10 (RPM)
1 Listen People--Herman's Hermits
2 Nowhere Man--The Beatles
3 Elusive Butterfly--Bob Lind
4 Lightnin' Strikes--Lou Christie
5 At the Scene--Dave Clark Five
6 Batman Theme--The Marketts
7 While I'm Away--Bobby Curtola
8 These Boots are Made for Walkin'--Nancy Sinatra
9 Homeward Bound--Simon & Garfunkel
10 Woman--Peter & Gordon

Singles entering the chart were Believe Me by the Guess Who? (#12); Hey Girl Go it Alone by the Big Town Boys (#27); He Will Break Your Heart by the Counts (#31); The Ballad of the Green Berets by SSgt Barry Sadler (#33); Sure Gonna Miss Her by Gary Lewis and the Playboys (#37); (You're My) Soul and Inspiration by the Righteous Brothers (#40); Somewhere There's a Someone by Dean Martin (#46); Promise her Anything by Tom Jones (#47); The One on the Right is on the Left by Johnny Cash (#48); Get Ready by the Temptations (#49); The Cheater by Bob Kuban and the In-Men (#51); Batman Theme by Neal Hefti (#55); Ain't That a Groove by James Brown and the Famous Flames (#56); Take Me for What I'm Worth by the Searchers (#58); This Can't Be True by Eddie Holman (#59); I Want to Go with You by Eddy Arnold (#62); Time Won't Let Me by the Outsiders (#64); Love is All We Need by Mel Carter (#65); Shake Me, Wake Me (When it's Over) by the Four Tops (#66); This Hour Has Seven Days by the Shays (#67); Cry Myself to Sleep by Al Martino (#70); The Dedication Song by Freddy Cannon (#71); Shake Hands by the Newbeats (#73); Falling Sugar by Kelly and Gail (#75); Dear Lover by Mary Wells (#76); My Darling Hildegarde by the Statler Brothers (#77); Whenever She Holds You by Patty Duke (#78); Lullaby of Love by the Poppies (#82); Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) by Cher (#83); Tippy Toeing by the Harden Trio (#84); Until it's Time for You to Go by Catherine McKinnon (#85); This Ain't Love by the Nocturnals (#86); Don't Mess with Bill by the Marvelettes (#87); One More Heartache by Marvin Gaye (#88); Up and Down by the McCoys (#89); In My Room (El Amor) by Verdelle Smith (#90); Just Like Me by Paul Revere and the Raiders (#91); Waitin' in Your Welfare Line by Buck Owens (#92); I Can't Grow Peaches on a Cherry Tree by Just Us (#93); Love Like Mine by Dee and the Yeomen (#94); Sloop John B by the Beach Boys (#95); Rhapsody in the Rain by Lou Christie (#96); Good Lovin' by the Young Rascals (#97); Secret Agent Man by the Ventures (#98); Outside Gates of Heaven by Lou Christie (#99); and The Phoenix Love Theme (Senza Fine) by the Brass Ring (#100). This was the first time that the RPM singles chart consisted of 100 entries; it previously consisted of 40 entries.

40 years ago
1976

Died on this date
Joe Fulks, 54. U.S. basketball player. Mr. Fulks was a forward at Murray State Teachers College (1941-43) before serving with the U.S. Marines in World War II. He played with the Philadelphia Warriors (1946-54), leading the Basketball Association of America in scoring in the BAA's first season (1946-47), while helping the Warriors win the BAA championship. Mr. Fulks was a First Team (1946-47, 1947-48, 1948-49) and Second Team (1950-51) All-Star. He set the BAA/NBA's single-game scoring record four times; his 63 points on February 10, 1949 stood as the record for 10 years until broken by Elgin Baylor. Mr. Fulks was regarded as one of the pioneers of the modern jump shot, but he played at a time when shooting percentages were low; he holds the record for missed shots in a game, in both the regular season and playoffs, and had a career field goal shooting percentage of 30.2, one of the worst in NBA history. Mr. Fulks was Kentucky State Penitentiary's recreation director after his playing career; he was fatally shot by his girfriend's son in an argument over a handgun. Mr. Fulks was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1978 and the College Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.

Defense
The United States closed its last military base in Thailand after demonstrations in Bangkok.

Hockey
NHL
Toronto 2 @ Philadelphia 4

The Flyers' win over the Maple Leafs at the Spectrum in the weekly Sunday night CBC radio broadcast was marred--or highlighted--by a major brawl at the end of the first period, featuring Philadelphia defenceman Jack McIlhargey and Toronto forward Kurt Walker, playing just his second NHL game.

30 years ago
1986

Hit parade
#1 single in West Germany (Media Control): Brother Louie--Modern Talking (3rd week at #1)

Disasters
For the first time, NASA officials acknowledged that failure of a joint on a solid-fuel booster rocket was the most likely cause of the January 28 explosion of the U.S. space shuttle Challenger that had killed all seven astronauts aboard.

Figure skating
Debi Thomas became the first Negro American to win the Ladies' competition at the World Figure Skating Championships, in Geneva. Katarina Witt of East Germany was second, and Tiffany Chin of the U.S.A. was third.



25 years ago
1991

Hit parade
#1 single in Ireland (IRMA): Do the Bartman--The Simpsons (9th week at #1)

Died on this date
Leo Fender, 81. U.S. inventor. Mr. Fender founded Fender Electric Instrument Manufacturing Company in 1946, and became famous for designing electric guitars, electric bass guitars, and amplifiers. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.

Abominations
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled 9-0 to uphold a British Columbia Court of Appeal ruling that the fetus is not a legal person, with no guarantee to life under the Criminal Code.

World events
Leaders of all six Yugoslav republics attended an emergency meeting of the federal presidency. After the talks, a joint statement was released, saying the crisis over the country’s future should be resolved "only in a peaceful, democratic manner. The leaders agreed to meet on a regular basis.

The U.S. human rights organization Middle East Watch reported that Kuwaiti soldiers and vigilantes had tortured or beaten at least 400 people--most of them Palestinians--and that at least 30 of these had died.

Economics and finance
The United States House of Representatives followed the Senate’s lead and voted in favour of a $78-billion package to help bail out insolvent savings and loan associations.

Disasters
A transport plane crashed at a Saudi air force base, killing 92 soldiers from Senegal who were serving in a multinational force in the Persian Gulf. Six Saudi crewmen also died in the disaster, which occurred in skies blackened by smoke from burning oil wells in Kuwait.

20 years ago
1996

Hit parade
#1 single in Finland (Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland): Kaunis peto--XL5 (2nd week at #1)

#1 single in Denmark (Nielsen Music Control & IFPI): Spaceman--Babylon Zoo (8th week at #1)

Health
The day after a scientific report linking mad cow disease and the slow-developing but fatal Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease had been published--raising fears about the safety of British beef at home and abroad--France Belgium, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Portugal banned the importation of beef from the U.K.

10 years ago
2006

Died on this date
Gerry Ehman, 73. Canadian hockey player. Mr. Ehman, a native of Cudworth, Saskatchewan, played right wing with the Boston Bruins (1958); Detroit Red Wings (1958); Toronto Maple Leafs (1958-61, 1964); and California/Oakland/Bay Area Seals/California Golden Seals (1967-71), scoring 214 points on 96 goals and 118 assists in 659 regular season games and 10 goals and 10 assists in 41 playoff games. He scored a goal in his first National Hockey League game and his only game in a Boston uniform, on January 16, 1958. Mr. Ehman had an outstanding playoff season in 1959, scoring 6 goals and 7 assists in 12 games. In the third game of the semi-final series against the Bruins, with the Maple Leafs trailing 2 games to none, he scored the tying goal in the 3rd period and the winner in overtime. Mr. Ehman scored the series-winning goal with 2:32 remaining in regulation time as the Maple Leafs won 3-2 in Boston to win the series 4-3. After spending most of the 1963-64 season in the American Hockey League, he scored 1 goal in 9 playoff games as the Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup. Mr. Ehman spent most of his professional career in the minor leagues (1952-59, 1960-67), especially with the Rochester Americans of the AHL (1960-67), helping the Americans win consecutive Calder Cup championships in 1965 and 1966. He scored 676 points on 311 goals and 365 assists in 659 AHL regular season games and 20 goals and 24 assists in 53 playoff games. When the NHL expanded from 6 to 12 teams in 1967-68, Mr. Ehman was one of many players who were given an opportunity to play in the league; he retired at the age of 38, having not missed a game in his last two seasons. Mr. Ehman worked in hockey executive positions for several years after his retirement as a player; he died of lung cancer.

Communications
The social media website Twitter launched with the first tweet by co-founder Jack Dorsey.