Daily Archives: April 19, 2012

Astronauts rocket Apollo 16 spacecraft into Moon orbit 40 years ago this hour (1972)

1970s, space exploration


Video: Apollo 16 burn into lunar orbit (at 3:18)

(Wednesday, April 19, 1972) — Apollo 16 astronauts rocketed into orbit of the Moon today and began a six-day scientific exploration. The spacemen and their craft were fit and ready for the challenge after a 240,000-mile voyage from Earth.

“Hello Houston. Sweet 16 has arrived,” commander John W. Young announced as the spacecraft emerged from behind the moon at 3:44 p.m. EST.

Ringo Starr interviewed for ‘Making of Sgt. Pepper’ documentary 20 years ago today (1992)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, Television 1990s, The Beatles 1990s


Video: 'The Making of Sgt. Pepper' (part 1)

(Sunday, April 19, 1992) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr was interviewed today in Aspen, Colorado, for the documentary about the making of The Beatles 1967 landmark rock music album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, titled The Making of Sgt. Pepper. Continue reading Ringo Starr interviewed for ‘Making of Sgt. Pepper’ documentary 20 years ago today (1992) →