‘Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood’ by The Animals peaks at #15 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 3 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, April 3, 1965) — “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” by The Animals peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood’ by The Animals peaks at #15 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 3 1965) →

Union forces occupy Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia 160 years ago this hour (Apr 3 1865)

1860s, American Civil War


Video: 'Ken.Burns.The.Civil.War.8of9.War.Is.All.Hell' (Apr. 3, 1865, 41:16-42:44)

(Monday, April 3, 1865, 8:15 a.m. local time; during the Appomattox Campaign of the American Civil War) — Union General Godfrey Weitzel formally accepted the surrender of Richmond today. Continue reading Union forces occupy Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia 160 years ago this hour (Apr 3 1865) →

Confederate government evacuates Richmond, Virginia 160 years ago this hour (Apr 2 1865)

1860s, American Civil War


Video: 'Ken.Burns.The.Civil.War.8of9.War.Is.All.Hell' (Apr. 2, 1865, at 38:43)

(Sunday, April 2, 1865, approximately 11:00 p.m. local time; immediately following the Third Battle of Petersburg, part of the Appomattox Campaign of the American Civil War) — While attending church in Richmond, Virginia, Confederate President Jefferson Davis received a message from General Robert E. Lee telling him that he will have to evacuate the Confederate capital immediately because the Confederate troops are being forced to abandon the defense of Petersburg because of advancing Union forces. Continue reading Confederate government evacuates Richmond, Virginia 160 years ago this hour (Apr 2 1865) →

Thieu meets with American officials, pleads for help 50 years ago today (Apr 2 1975)

1970s, Cold War, Vietnam War


Video: 'Vietnam a Television History Episode 11' (Apr. 2, 1975, at 34:10)

(Wednesday, April 2, 1975; during the The Hue–Da Nang Campaign of the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and Cold War) — South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu, still believing that America would not abandon him, met today with U.S. Ambassador Graham Martin and President Gerald Ford’s special envoy, General Frederick Weyand, who promised to recommend more aid.

Siege of Petersburg is broken, Confederate General Hill killed 160 years ago this hour (Apr 2 1865)

1860s, American Civil War


Video: 'Ken.Burns.The.Civil.War.8of9.War.Is.All.Hell' (Apr. 2, 1865, at 36:54)

(Sunday, April 2, 1865, approximately 7:00 a.m. local time; during the Third Battle of Petersburg, part of the Appomattox Campaign of the American Civil War) — The Union Army launched an assault on Confederate trenches and fortifications in Petersburg, Virginia, today, exposing or cutting the Confederate right flank, rear and remaining supply lines. Continue reading Siege of Petersburg is broken, Confederate General Hill killed 160 years ago this hour (Apr 2 1865) →

‘Underground’ black comedy film released in Yugoslavia 30 years ago today (Apr 1 1995)

1990s, movies 1990s


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.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends Easter services in Warm Springs 80 years ago today (Apr 1 1945)

1940s, U.S. Presidents, World War II


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) →

Pickett’s troops crushed in Battle of Five Forks, Virginia 160 years ago today (Apr 1 1865)

1860s, American Civil War


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) →