Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'anniversary'

Economic Pressures Test Cubans' Pride, Patience

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:30:00 EST

This week marks the 50th anniversary of Fidel Castro's ascent to power in Cuba. Now, the country faces tough economic times. Many are frustrated by the communist system, but others still feel a sense of pride in and loyalty to the "revolution."

Blue Note Records Celebrates 70 Years Of Jazz

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:59:00 EST

From before bebop to the present day, some of the best jazz albums of all time have been issued by Blue Note Records. The label celebrates its 70th anniversary this week, and to honor the occasion, pianist Bill Charlap has chosen five of his all-time favorite Blue Note songs.

A Bumpy Anniversary For Braille

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 10:48:00 EST

Happy birthday to Louis Braille, the founder of the tactile communication system for the blind, born 200 years ago Sunday.

Looking Forward To A Year of Science

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:00:00 EST

2009 marks 150 years since the publication of Darwin's On The Origin of Species, and the 400th anniversary of Galileo's first use of a telescope to study the skies. M. Lee Allison is an organizer of a "Year of Science 2009," a celebration of scientific methods and discoveries.

Cuba Marks 50 Years Since 'Triumphant Revolution'

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:00:00 EST

Fifty years ago Thursday, the dictator Batista fled Cuba, clearing the way for Fidel Castro and his guerilla movement to assume power. NPR's Jason Beaubien is in Santiago for the anniversary of the "Triumphant Revolution" and talks with Guy Raz about Cubans' perceptions of their country and their role in the 21st century.

Looking Back On Life In Revolutionary Cuba

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 14:43:00 EST

Thursday marks the 50th anniversary of the start of the 1959 revolution that brought Fidel Castro to power. Luis Rumbaut recalls his experience as a 9-year-old boy when Castro's army took control of Cuba. And a former journalist talks about reporting from Havana during the revolution.

Castro's Government Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

On New Year's Day, Cuba celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the "Triumphant Revolution" which brought Fidel Castro and his guerrilla movement to power. The celebration comes as Cuba faces its worst economic problems since the collapse of the Soviet Union.

50 Years Of Castro

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST

Tomorrow is the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution. Led by a young Fidel Castro, the revolution wrenched power from the American-backed Batista regime. Today, Cuba remains the only communist nation in the Western hemisphere, making Castro one of the most polarizing figures of modern times. NPR's Tom Gjelten, who spent decades reporting on Cuba, takes a look back.

TV Star Diahann Carroll, 40 Years After 'Julia'

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:15:03 EST

This year marks the 40th anniversary of "Julia," the show that made Diahann Carroll the first black woman ever to star in her own television series. NPR's Farai Chideya talks with Diahann Carroll about her career and what "Julia" means to her today as part of our ongoing series "Living Legends."

In Rwanda, Genocide's Ghosts Haunt Christmas

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

The ghosts of the past are alive in the minds of Rwanda's genocide survivors. This year marked the 15th anniversary of the slaughter of more than 800,000 people.

John Milton, 400 Years Of 'Justifying God To Man'

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 17:36:00 EST

On the 400th anniversary of the birth of John Milton, fans around the world are celebrating with literary events, exhibits and readings of Milton's famous epic poem, Paradise Lost.

Cheers To 75 Years Of Drinking Legally

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:14:00 EST

Unemployment rising. Banks disappearing. It may feel like 1929 all over again, but there's a crucial difference between the Great Depression and our tough times: We can legally drown our sorrows in alcohol. Today, the nation celebrates the 75th anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition.

R.E.M. Reissues A Classic, New Singles From The Decemberists, The Heligoats, More

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:56:00 EST

This year marks the 25th anniversary of R.E.M.'s debut full-length album, Murmur. The band is marking the occasion with a remastered version of the record, which includes a bonus live concert of R.E.M. performing in 1983. The Decemberists are also back with a collection of new singles. Always The Bridesmaid features seven new songs the band is releasing in three installments, on vinyl and as digital downloads but not as CDs.

Soccer Match Reopens Ethnic Tension Wounds

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

At an October soccer match between France and Tunisia in Paris, the crowd booed when the French national anthem was sung. Many of those booing were French citizens, the descendents of North African immigrants. The incident coincided with the anniversary of the 2005 riots, and again raised questions about the state of ethnic relations in France.

Books Tells Of Women's Hope For Middle East Peace

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of the state of Israel. For most Israelis and for many Jews around the world, it marks a time of celebration. But for many Palestinians, it was the 60th year of Naqbeh, also known as "the catastrophe". A new book, Sixty Years, Sixty Voices: Israeli and Palestinian Women highlights the struggle for peace in the words of women.

Lipton Gives A Rare Look 'Inside The Actors Studio'

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST

James Lipton, the creator and host of the popular television program "Inside the Actors Studio," is celebrating the show's 200th episode this week on the Bravo cable network. Lipton is known for his casual, reflective talks with celebrities, A-listers from the late Paul Newman to comedian Chris Rock. In commemoration of the anniversary, the television host talks about his show, and his book Inside Inside the Actors Studio.

Miami Book Fair Celebrates 25 Years

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

The Miami International Book Fair is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Co-founder Mitchell Kaplan owns the Miami bookstore Books and Books and is past president of the American Booksellers Association. He tells Ari Shapiro that he helped start the fair to combat the idea that Miami wasn't a literary town.

Photo Project Links Images, Imagination

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:05:00 EDT

Aurora Photo chief Jose Azel brainstormed a call-and-response photo essay to mark the agency's 15th anniversary. The resulting "Action:Reaction" project is much like a "photo chain letter."

WSJ Writer Says Second Depression Is Unlikely

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:36:00 EDT

Friday marks the 79th anniversary of the beginning of the Great Depression's stock market crash. Amid the international economic turmoil, many wonder if a similar fate looms for the current U.S. economy, but Wall Street Journal columnist and author Jason Zweig doesn't buy it.

Celebrating The Allensworth Legacy 100 Years Later

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:00:00 EDT

The town of Allensworth was the first in California to be founded and funded solely by African Americans. At its height, the town — founded by a former slave-turned-soldier — had a bustling economy. As Allensworth celebrates its 100th anniversary, Farai Chideya gets perspective from Lonnie Bunch, Alice Royal, and Thomas Ward.

Bossa Nova Still Sexy At 50

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:00:00 EDT

An export of Brazil, Bossa Nova is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Musician David Was says it's still going strong and he reviews a new album by Bossa Nova great Toninho Horta, called To Jobim With Love.

Liz Phair's 'Exile In Guyville' Live

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:37:00 EDT

Fifteen years after it was released, Exile in Guyville still resonates — if not for its faded shock value, then for its brilliant songcraft. It remains a vivid, beautifully realized pastiche of hard rock, moody piano pieces and power-pop. To mark the 15th anniversary of its release, Phair gave this live performance of the entire album, recorded at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, Calif.

Let's Do The Twist

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Billboard Magazine's "Hot 100s" hit chart is 50 years old. In honor of that anniversary, they've ranked the top Hot 100s by popularity. Who's at the top of the list? It's not The Beatles or Elvis Presley. It's Chubby Checker and his version of "The Twist."

N.Y. Marks Day That 'Ended As None Ever Has'

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:11:00 EDT

In New York City, a somber ceremony marked the seventh anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. "We come each year to stand alongside those who loved and lost the most, to bear witness to the day which began like any other, and ended as none ever has," New York mayor Michael Bloomberg told the crowd that gathered Thursday at ground zero.

'The Blob' Marks 50th Anniversary

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:28:00 EDT

It's the 50th Anniversary of The Blob, one of a series of low-budget horror/sci-fi films that proliferated in the wake of the Cold War. The themes that made The Blob a hit in 1958 are still the ones that keep it in our consciousness today.