Video: April 7, 1972 (at 9:30)
(Friday, April 7, 1972) — Mobster Joe Gallo was shot to death early this morning by rival gangsters during his 43rd birthday celebration at a New York City restaurant. Continue reading Mobster Joe Gallo murdered by rival gangsters 40 years ago this morning (1972)
Video: Ode to Brian Jones
(Saturday, April 7, 1962) — The core group of what would make the early Rolling Stones first came together today when Mick Jagger and Keith Richards were introduced to future Rolling Stones guitarist Brian Jones at the Ealing Jazz Club in London.
(Monday, April 7, 1952) — U.S. Rep. John F. Kennedy, a Democrat from Massachusetts, officially announced today he would run for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Henry Cabot Lodge, a Republican.
Video: April 7, 1862 (at 51:17)
(Monday, April 7, 1862, part of the American Civil War) — Union gunboats and 2,000 troops today took the Confederate fortress at Island Number Ten near New Madrid, Missouri, leaving the Mississippi River open as far south as Memphis.
