(Monday, April 4, 1864; during the American Civil War) — In a letter to Kentucky newspaper editor Albert G. Hodges, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln today wrote, “I claim not to have controlled events, but confess plainly that events have controlled me.”
Monthly Archives: April 2014
319 killed as Midwest, South ripped by ‘Super Outbreak’ 40 years ago this hour (Apr 3 1974)
Video: 'Day Of The Killer Tornadoes - April 3,1974 Super Tornado Outbreak Educational Documentary'
(Wednesday, April 3, 1974, 4:40 p.m. EDT) — Deadly tornadoes began hitting wide parts of the South and Midwest today before jumping across the border into Canada. Within a 24-hour period, more than 300 fatalities resulted from what became known as the Super Outbreak.
Share this:
‘The Sting’ wins Best Picture at 46th Academy Awards 40 years ago this hour (Apr 2 1974)
Video: '1973 Oscar Winners'
(Tuesday, April 2, 1974, 7:00 p.m. PDT) — The Sting, a caper film involving a complicated plot by two professional grifters to con a mob boss, won seven Oscars tonight at the 46th Academy Awards, including Best Picture and George Roy Hill for Best Director (click here to watch 16 videos from the ceremonies). Continue reading ‘The Sting’ wins Best Picture at 46th Academy Awards 40 years ago this hour (Apr 2 1974)
Share this:
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)
Share this:
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.
Share this:
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.
