Daily Archives: August 21, 2012

Marshal killed near cabin of white separatist in Ruby Ridge, Idaho 20 years ago today (1992)

1990s


Video: 'Discovery Times: Ruby Ridge 2/5' (Aug. 21, 1992 at 1:56)

(Friday, August 21, 1992) — An 11-day siege began today at the cabin of white separatist Randy Weaver in Ruby Ridge, Idaho, as government agents tried to arrest Weaver for failing to appear in court on charges of selling two illegal sawed-off shotguns. In the resulting shootout, Weaver’s teenage son, Samuel, and Deputy U.S. Marshal William Degan were killed.

Lennon rehearses oldies for ‘One to One’ benefit 40 years ago today (1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Audio: 'Hound Dog' (Aug. 21, 1972)

(Monday, August 21, 1972) — Ex-Beatle John Lennon rehearsed Hound Dog, Don’t Be Cruel and Roll Over Beethoven today at Butterfly Studios in New York City for the “One to One” benefit concerts for children with mental challenges, scheduled for Madison Square Garden on Aug. 30. Continue reading Lennon rehearses oldies for ‘One to One’ benefit 40 years ago today (1972) →