(Wednesday, April 8, 1992) — Tennis great Arthur Ashe announced at a New York news conference today that he has AIDS.
Monthly Archives: April 2012
Mobster Joe Gallo murdered by rival gangsters 40 years ago this morning (1972)
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)
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Jagger, Richards meet Brian Jones 50 years ago today (1962)
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.
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Kennedy announces Senate bid 60 years ago today (1952)
(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.
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Union takes Confederate fortress at Island Number Ten 150 years ago today (1862)
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.
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Confederates launch Battle of Shiloh 150 years ago today (1862)
Video: April 6, 1862 (at 32:09)
(Sunday, April 6, 1862, during the American Civil War) — The Battle of Shiloh, also known as the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, began this morning in southwestern Tennessee when Confederate forces under Generals Albert Sidney Johnston and P. G. T. Beauregard launched a surprise attack on Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. Continue reading Confederates launch Battle of Shiloh 150 years ago today (1862)
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Siege of Yorktown begins 150 years ago today (1862)
Video: April 5, 1862 (at 24:25)
(Saturday, April 5, 1862, part of the Peninsula Campaign of the American Civil War) — The monthlong Siege of Yorktown began today in Virginia when the Union commander, Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan, overestimated the enemy’s strength and insisted on preparations for a full-scale assault.
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George Harrison begins rehearsals for benefit concert 20 years ago today (1992)
(Saturday, April 4, 1992) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison began rehearsals today for a benefit concert for the Natural Law Party (NLP) at Shepperton Film Studios in London. The concert is set for Apr. 6, 1992, at Royal Albert Hall, three days before Britain’s general election.
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McClellan’s army begins advance toward Richmond 150 years ago today (1862)
Video: April 4, 1862 (at 21:51)
(Friday, April 4, 1862, part of the Peninsula Campaign of the American Civil War) — Union Gen. George B. McClellan’s army began its advance toward Richmond today with 121,500 men, 14,592 horses and mules, 1,150 wagons and 44 batteries of artillery.
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Paul McCartney performs at Compaq Arena in San Jose 10 years ago this hour (2002)
(Wednesday, April 3, 2002, 8 p.m. PST) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney tonight performed Here Today, a song about his relationship with and love for his late fellow ex-Beatle John Lennon, during a full concert performance at Compaq Arena in San Jose, the second stop of his 19-city Driving USA Tour.
