Daily Archives: April 1, 2014

Marvin Gaye shot to death by his father 30 years ago this hour (Apr 1 1984)


Video 'Death of Marvin Gaye (1984)'

(Sunday, April 1, 1984, 11:38 a.m. PST) — Recording star Marvin Gaye was shot to death today by his father, Marvin Gay Sr., in Los Angeles, the day before his 45th birthday. The elder Gay pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter, and received probation. Continue reading Marvin Gaye shot to death by his father 30 years ago this hour (Apr 1 1984)

The Beatles conclude filming Scala Theatre scenes 50 years ago today (Apr 1 1964)


Video: 'A Hard Day's Night (Full Movie) 1080p [HD] subtitulada' (Mar. 23-Apr. 1, 1964, at 31:08-36:49; 47:08-50:54; 52:49-56:08)

(Wednesday, April 1, 1964) — The Beatles today concluded six days (March 23/24/25/26/31, April 1) of filming at Scala Theatre in London for the group’s first film A Hard Day’s Night.

Hitler sentenced to five years in prison for leading Beer Hall Putsch 90 years ago today (Apr 1 1924)

(Tuesday, April 1, 1924) — Adolf Hitler was sentenced to five years in prison today for his role in the Beer Hall Putsch in Munich. Hitler was released in Dec. 1924; during his time behind bars, he wrote his autobiographical screed, Mein Kampf.