Video: 'Eyes On The Prize - (Part 10) The Promised Land 1967–1968' (Apr. 7, 1968, at 41:34)
(Sunday, April 7, 1968; during the African-American civil rights movement (1954–1968)) — Coretta Scott King and her four children viewed the body of her husband today as he lay in state at Sisters Chapel on the campus of Spelman College in Atlanta.
Continue reading King’s widow, children view his body in Atlanta 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 7 1968)
(Monday, April 7, 1958) — “Maybe Baby” by (Buddy Holly and) The Crickets peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Maybe Baby’ by The Crickets peaks at #17 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 7 1958)
Video: 'The Eternal Fight (1948) - Birth of the World Health Organization'
(Wednesday, April 7, 1948) — The World Health Organization (WHO), created under the auspices of the United Nations to meet medical problems on an international scale, was established today, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Continue reading World Health Organization founded in Geneva 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 7 1948)
