Daily Archives: April 19, 2016

Bobbi Gibb becomes first woman to run Boston Marathon 50 years ago today (Apr 19 1966)


Video: 'A Boston Marathon First: Bobbi Gibb On Her History-Making Run'

(Tuesday, April 19, 1966) — Bobbi Gibb, 23, became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon at a time when only men were allowed to participate.

Gibb jumped into the middle of the pack after the sound of the starting pistol and finished in 3:21:40.

The Beatles complete ‘Doctor Robert’ 50 years ago this hour (Apr 19 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles - "Doctor Robert" Stereo Remaster 1966 / 2009"

(Tuesday, April 19, 1966, 2:30 p.m.-midnight BST) — The English rock band The Beatles resumed production of their seventh studio album Revolver this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, completing John Lennon’s “Doctor Robert.” Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Doctor Robert’ 50 years ago this hour (Apr 19 1966)