Video: 'Queensboro Bridge Trolley the last day, April 7, 1957'
(Sunday, April 7, 1957) — The last of New York’s electric trolleys completed its final run from Queens to Manhattan early today, departing Queens Plaza at 12:32 a.m. EST, replaced by buses. Continue reading Last of New York’s electric trolleys departs Queens Plaza 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 7 1957)
Video: 'Classic Star Trek: The City on the Edge of Forever'
(Thursday, April 6, 1967, 8:30-9:30 p.m. EST) — Kirk and Spock must travel into the past in order to prevent a deranged McCoy from altering history and eradicating their own past on tonight’s episode of the American science fiction television series Star Trek on NBC. Continue reading “City on the Edge of Forever’ airs on ‘Star Trek’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 6 1967)
Video: 'Tony Awards History on Broadway Blogspot' (Apr. 6, 1947, at 2:33)
(Easter Sunday, April 6, 1947, 8:30 p.m. EST) — New York’s theatre honored twenty men and women tonight with the first presentation of the annual Antoinette Perry “Tony” Awards for outstanding contributions to the current theatrical season. Continue reading First Tony Awards held in New York 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 6 1947)
Video: 'Magical Mystery Trip - Mal and Paul's Home Movies' (Apr. 6, 1967, at 2:32-3:58)
(Thursday, April 6, 1967) — The day after her 21st birthday, Paul McCartney, his girlfriend, Jane Asher, and The Beatles’ assistant Mal Evans spent the day today exploring the Rocky Mountains near Denver, Colorado. Continue reading Beatle Paul McCartney explores Rocky Mountains near Denver 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 6 1967)
(Saturday, April 6, 1957) — “Round and Round” by Perry Como peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Round and Round’ by Perry Como peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 6 1957)
Video: 'WILSON ASKS CONGRESS TO DECLARE WAR 1917'
(Friday, April 6, 1917, 1:18 p.m. local time; during World War I) — War came to the United States this afternoon — war by the government and people against the Imperial German Government — as President Woodrow Wilson signed the congressional resolution declaring that “the state of war which has thrust upon the United States, is hereby formally declared.” Continue reading U.S. formally declares war on Germany, enters World War I 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 6 1917)
(Saturday, April 6, 1957) — “Little Darlin'” by The Diamonds peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for eight weeks.
(Saturday, April 6, 1957) — “Your True Love” by Carl Perkins peaked at #67 on today’s Billboard Top 100 chart for one week.
(Saturday, April 5, 1997) — “Everyday Is a Winding Road” by Sheryl Crow peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Video: 'Magical Mystery Trip - Mal and Paul's Home Movies' (Apr. 5, 1967, at 1:13-2:31)
(Wednesday, April 5, 1967) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles was filmed today flying from San Francisco to Denver to pay a surprise visit to his girlfriend Jane Asher, who was touring with the Old Vic theatre company in a production of William Shakespeare’s Romeo And Juliet, on her 21st birthday. Continue reading Beatle Paul McCartney flies from San Francisco to Denver 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 5 1967)
