Video: 'Underground' trailer
(Saturday, April 1, 1995) — Underground, a European black comedy film about an underground weapons manufacturer in Belgrade during World War II, was released today in Yugoslavia.
Directed by Emir Kusturica, the film starred Miki Manojlovic, Lazar Ristovski, Mirjana Jokovic and Slavko Stimac.
Video: 'American Experience - SO7E02 - FDR Parts 3 and 4 (October 12, 1994)' (Apr. 1, 1945, at 2:09:21)
(Easter Sunday, April 1, 1945; during World War II) — U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt attended Easter services today in Warm Springs, Georgia, with a noticeable tremor in his movements. Continue reading President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends Easter services in Warm Springs 80 years ago today (Apr 1 1945)
Video: 'Ken.Burns.The.Civil.War.8of9.War.Is.All.Hell' (Apr. 1, 1865, at 36:41)
(Saturday, April 1, 1865; during the Appomattox Campaign of the American Civil War) — Union forces led by Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan routed Confederate soldiers under the command of Maj. Gen. George Pickett today in the Battle of Five Forks in Virginia. Continue reading Pickett’s troops crushed in Battle of Five Forks, Virginia 160 years ago today (Apr 1 1865)
Video: 'Vietnam: A Television History (Ep-9) Cambodia and Laos' (Apr. 1, 1975, at 48:43)
(Tuesday, April 1, 1975, early afternoon Indochina Time; during the Cambodian Civil War, part of the Vietnam War, Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — With Khmer Rouge guerrillas taking Neak Leung, a key strategic town along the Mekong River, Cambodian President Lon Nol resigned today and departed Pochentong International Airport west of Phnom Penh into exile. Continue reading Cambodian city falls to Khmer Rouge as President Lon Nol flees 50 years ago today (Apr 1 1975)
Video: 'J.Pacific Lost Evidence Okinawa World War II' (5 videos; Apr. 1, 1945, at 7:34 during first video)
(Easter Sunday, April 1, 1945, 8:15 a.m. Japan Standard Time; during the Battle of Okinawa, part of the Pacific Theatre of World War II) — The U.S. Tenth Army this morning launched the amphibious invasion of Okinawa, main island of the Ryukyus, 362 miles from the Japanese home islands. Continue reading American forces launch amphibious invasion of Okinawa 80 years ago this hour (Apr 1 1945)
(Saturday, March 30, 1985) — “One More Night” by Phil Collins peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Mar. 30, Apr. 6, 1985). Continue reading ‘One More Night’ by Phil Collins peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 30 1985)
(Saturday, March 30, 1985) — “Just Another Night” by Mick Jagger peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Just Another Night’ by Mick Jagger peaks at #12 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 30 1985)
Video: 'James Ruppert Archive Video: The Easter Sunday Massacre'
(Easter Sunday, March 30, 1975, at around 4:00 p.m. EDT) — James Ruppert, 41, killed 11 members of his family today at his mother’s home in Hamilton, Ohio.
Video: 'That Means A Lot Sessions' (Mar. 30, 1965, at 3:39-10:13)
(Tuesday, March 30, 1965, 7:00-10:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles this evening continued production of their fifth album Help! at EMI Studio 2 in London, making a second attempt at “That Means A Lot” (which would not be released) and finishing “You’re Going To Lose That Girl.” Continue reading The Beatles attempt ‘That Means A Lot’ again, complete ‘You’re Going To Lose That Girl’ 60 years ago this hour (Mar 30 1965)
(Saturday, March 29, 1975) — “Lady Marmalade” by Labelle peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Lady Marmalade’ by Labelle peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 29 1975)
