Monthly Archives: April 2015

‘Nowhere to Run’ by Martha and the Vandellas peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago today (Apr 10 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, April 10, 1965) — “Nowhere to Run” by Martha and the Vandellas peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. This version was ranked #358 on Rolling Stone‘s list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.” Continue reading ‘Nowhere to Run’ by Martha and the Vandellas peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago today (Apr 10 1965) →

Lincoln poses for portrait 150 years ago today (Apr 10 1865)

1860s, American Civil War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Ken Burns - The Civil War: Episode 8 - War Is All Hell (1865) | Ken Burns Documentary' (Apr. 10, 1865, 1:03:32)

(Monday, April 10, 1865; during the American Civil War) — U.S. President Abraham Lincoln walked over to the Alexander Gardner studio today at the corner of 7th and D Streets in Washington to sit for another portrait. Somehow, the glass plate negative cracked while being developed. The photographer made a single print then threw the negative away.

The Beatles perform ‘Ticket to Ride’ for ‘Top Of The Pops’ 50 years ago this hour (Apr 10 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'Beatles on Top of the Pops'

(Saturday, April 10, 1965, 1:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles filmed an appearance for the BBC television show Top Of The Pops today at Riverside Studios in London. They performed two songs: Ticket To Ride and Yes It Is, for broadcast on Apr. 15, 1965. Continue reading The Beatles perform ‘Ticket to Ride’ for ‘Top Of The Pops’ 50 years ago this hour (Apr 10 1965) →

LBJ attends debut game at Houston’s Astrodome 50 years ago this hour (Apr 9 1965)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Baseball Opening Day 1965 Astrodome and LBJ First Pitch Newsreel PublicDomainFootage.com'

(Friday, April 9, 1965, 7:25 p.m. CST) — The newly built Astrodome in Houston tonight featured its first baseball game, an exhibition between the Astros and the New York Yankees, with President Lyndon B. Johnson in attendance. The Astros won, 2-1, in 12 innings. Continue reading LBJ attends debut game at Houston’s Astrodome 50 years ago this hour (Apr 9 1965) →

‘Ticket to Ride/Yes It Is’ single by The Beatles released in USA 50 years ago today (Apr 9 1965)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles - "Ticket To Ride" Stereo Remaster'

(Friday, April 9, 1965) — The single “Ticket to Ride”/“Yes It Is” by The Beatles was released today in the UK (Apr. 19, 1965, in the U.S.) Continue reading ‘Ticket to Ride/Yes It Is’ single by The Beatles released in USA 50 years ago today (Apr 9 1965) →

Lee surrenders his army to Grant at Appomattox 150 years ago this hour (Apr 9 1865)

1860s, American Civil War


Video: 'Ken Burns - The Civil War: Episode 8 - War Is All Hell (1865) | Ken Burns Documentary' (Apr. 9, 1865, 52:55)

(Palm Sunday, April 9, 1865, 1:30-3:00 p.m.; during Battle of Appomattox Court House, part of the Appomattox Campaign of the American Civil War) — Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant today at the McLean House in Appomattox, Virginia. Continue reading Lee surrenders his army to Grant at Appomattox 150 years ago this hour (Apr 9 1865) →

Lee requests ‘suspension of hostilities pending the discussion of the Terms of surrender’ 150 years ago this hour (Apr 9 1865)

1860s, American Civil War


Video: 'Ken Burns - The Civil War: Episode 8 - War Is All Hell (1865) | Ken Burns Documentary' (Apr. 9, 1865, 51:58)

(Palm Sunday, April 9, 1865, 11:50 a.m.; during Battle of Appomattox Court House, part of the Appomattox Campaign of the American Civil War) — Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee dispatched a letter under a white flag today into the Union lines, asking for a “suspension of hostilities pending the discussion of the Terms of surrender of this army.”