Daily Archives: April 8, 2017

Canadian forces launch counter-offensive against German troops in Battle of Vimy Ridge 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1917)

1910s, World War I


Video: 'Vimy Ridge Heaven to Hell - Full Documentary'

(Easter Monday, April 9, 1917, 5:30 a.m. CEST; on the Western Front during World War I) — Canadian forces launched a successful counter-offensive against German troops today in the Battle of Vimy Ridge, a military engagement fought primarily as part of the Battle of Arras, a diversionary attack for the Apr. 16, 1917, French Nivelle Offensive in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France. Continue reading Canadian forces launch counter-offensive against German troops in Battle of Vimy Ridge 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1917) →

British offensive against German defenses near Arras, France begins 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1917)

1910s, World War I


Video: 'The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century (4of7): Slaughter' (Apr. 9 1917, at 41:20)

(Easter Monday, April 9, 1917, 5:30 a.m. CEST; on the Western Front during World War I) — The Battle of Arras, a British offensive against German defenses near the French city of Arras, began today east of Arras, with the 12th Division attacking Observation Ridge, north of the Arras—Cambrai road. Continue reading British offensive against German defenses near Arras, France begins 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1917) →

‘Live! at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany; 1962’ album by The Beatles released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1977)

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


Video: 'The Beatles- Live at the Star Club 1962' (29 videos)

(Friday, April 8, 1977) — After an unsuccessful attempt by the English rock group The Beatles to block it, “Live! at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany; 1962,” a double album featuring live performances by the band recorded in late December 1962 at the Star-Club during their final Hamburg residency, was released today in Germany (June 13, 1977, in the U.S.). Continue reading ‘Live! at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany; 1962’ album by The Beatles released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1977) →

‘Break On Through (To the Other Side)’ by The Doors peaks at #126 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors

(Saturday, April 8, 1967) — “Break On Through (To the Other Side)”, the debut single by The Doors, both debuted and peaked at #126 on today’s Billboard Bubbling Under The Hot 100 chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Break On Through (To the Other Side)’ by The Doors peaks at #126 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1967) →