On July 28, 2002, 9 miners were rescued from the Quecreek Mine in Somerset County, Pennsylvania after being trapped in the flooded mine for 78 hours.
(NOTE: Move mouse over clips to preview. Click clip for details.) All 9 of the trapped miners were rescued and made full recoveries.
Last night, as I was watching the Season 4 premiere of Mad Men, I was reminded once again of how beautifully the writers reference the time period in which it is set. In previous seasons, we’ve witnessed how the characters were affected by the Kennedy–Nixon Presidential election, the Cuban Missile Crisis and the tragic assassination of JFK. In the Season 4 opener, historical events, including the recent death of civil rights activist Andrew Goodman, confirm the year is 1964.
Though I don’t know what’s on tap this season for the crew of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce (try saying that 5 times fast!), I can go as far as to speculate which historical events might be featured in upcoming Mad Men episodes.
(NOTE: Move mouse over clips to preview. Click clip for details.) December 10, 1964: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. accepts the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to end racial segregation and discrimination through non-violent means.
January 20, 1965: Lyndon B. Johnson is sworn in for his own term as U.S. President.
February 21, 1965: Assassination of Malcolm X.
March 8, 1965: 3,500 U.S. Marines arrive in South Vietnam, becoming the first American combat troops in Vietnam.
March 21, 1965: The third and successful Selma to Montgomery March took place after 2 violent and deadly attempts in previous weeks.
The 2010 NBA Draft took place on June 24. Below is a brief look at this year’s top draft picks.
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John Wall, Washington Wizards
It was no surprise when the Wizards chose 2010 SEC Player of the Year John Wall as the first pick in the 2010 NBA Draft.
Evan Turner, Philadelphia 76ers
After forgoing his final season of collegiate eligibility, Turner, the 2010 National Player of the Year, was drafted second overall by the 76ers.
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Farrah Fawcett passed away on June 25, 2009, after a three year battle with cancer. Below is a brief look at her rise to stardom.
(NOTE: Move mouse over clips to preview. Click clip for details.) Farrah Fawcett’s charm and beauty and her role as Jill Munroe in Charlie’s Angels brought her international fame during the 1970s. Above, Fawcett arrives to a dinner in 1977 with husband Lee Majors.
In 1995, Fawcett was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her career spanning four decades including more than 40 television shows and 19 films.
May 12, 2010 marked the beginning of the 63rd Cannes Film Festival. Below are clips from past festivals
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From its inception in the 1940s, the Cannes Film Festival has attracted actors and celebrities around the world. Above, Paris Hilton attends the 2006 festival.
In 1963, Alfred Hitchcock’s film The Birds opened the Cannes Film Festival. This year, Robin Hood, directed by Ridley Scott, premiered opening night.
At the 2010 Cannes Film Festival, Tim Burton will serve as the President of the Jury. Above, Burton discusses the making of his Oscar nominated film The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Every year, a number of films compete for the festivals highest price, the Palme d’Or. Francis Ford Coppola, above discussing The Godfather, has won the prize twice for his movies The Conversation (1974) and Apocalypse Now (1979).
Above, Quentin Tarantino arrives at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival. Tarantino won the Palme d’Or in 1994 for Pulp Fiction.
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Nicknamed “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports”, this weekend marks the 136th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby. To get in the spirit, we suggest you pour a Mint Julep and don your fanciest hat while browsing our archival Kentucky Derby footage.
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1952 marked the first year the Kentucky Derby was televised. That year, jockey Eddie Arcaro won his record 5th Kentucky Derby.
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April 22, 2010 marks the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day. U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin founded Earth Day in 1970 as an environmental teach-in. Earth Day is observed in many countries around the world on April 22. In addition to participating in rallies, teach-ins and celebrations, people of the world are encouraged to take action on Earth Day – even small steps – to project our environment.
Below are some of our favorite royalty free Earth Day themed stock footage clips.
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Famed blues guitarist Eric Clapton turns 65 today. Other celebrities born in 1945 include:
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Eric Clapton turns 65 on March 30.
Debbie Harry turns 65 on July 1.
Steve Martin turns 65 on August 14.
Goldie Hawn turns 65 on November 21.
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Last week marked the 25th annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductions. This year, ABBA, Genesis, Jimmy Cliff, The Hollies and The Stooges were honored. Below is a brief look at past and present inductees.
(NOTE: Move mouse over clips to preview. Click clip for details.) Ray Charles was honored in the first induction ceremony in 1986, along with 15 other inductees including Elvis Presley, James Brown, Sam Cooke and Chuck Berry.
In 1987, Aretha Franklin became the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Eric Clapton has been inducted more than any other artist. He has been honored three times for his work with The Yardbirds, Cream and his solo work. Above, Eric Clapton performs ‘Layla’ at the Rock Gala at Royal Albert Hall in June 1988.
Genesis was one of the performers honored in the 2010 Induction Ceremony. Above, former Genesis member Phil Collins performs his cover of “You Can’t Hurry Love”.
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On the eve of the opening ceremonies of the 21st Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada, celebrate past and present American Olympic athletes with archival footage of Games dating back to the early 1930s.
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Above, athletes march during the opening ceremony of the 3rd Winter Olympic Games in 1932 in Lake Placid, New York.
American figure skater Tenley Albright won gold during the 1956 games in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy after placing 2nd in the 1952 games.
Celebrated figure skater Dorothy Hamill won gold at the 1976 Winter Games in Innsbruck, Austria.
Mike Eruzione, captain of the 1980 United States Hockey Team comments on his team’s hard work as it becomes the surprise of the Olympics.
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