Video: 'Pres Richard Nixon April 10, 1988'
(Saturday, April 9, 1988) — Former President Richard Nixon said today that his delay in the bombing and mining of North Vietnam was the biggest mistake of his presidency and that he and his aides had mishandled the Watergate crisis “beyond belief.” Continue reading Nixon says bombing delay his biggest regret 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1988)
(Saturday, April 9, 1988) — “Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car” by Billy Ocean peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Apr. 9/16, 1988). Continue reading ‘Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car’ by Billy Ocean peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1988)
(Saturday, April 9, 1988) — “Family Man” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at #90 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Family Man’ by Fleetwood Mac peaks at #90 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1988)
Video: 'Dr. King's Funeral Service'
(Tuesday, April 9, 1968, 10:30 a.m. EST; during the African-American civil rights movement (1954–1968)) — Funeral services were held today in Atlanta for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., beginning with a private service for family and friends at Ebenezer Baptist Church, where King and his father had both served as senior pastors, five days after the civil rights leader was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. Continue reading Funeral services for MLK begin in Atlanta 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1968)
