(Tuesday, April 25, 1978) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr appeared on today‘s Newscenter 4 broadcast on WNBC (taped some time in March 1978) to promote his television film Ringo, set to premiere the following evening on NBC (click here to watch the interview).
Video: 'KEVU April Part 2 1968 Oregon Primary RDTV' (Apr. 25, 1968, at 11:31)
(Thursday, April 25, 1968, scheduled for noon PST; during the Republican Party presidential primaries, 1968) — Former Vice President Richard Nixon campaigned today in Roseburg, Oregon, ahead of the state’s May 28, 1968, GOP presidential primary. Continue reading Former VP Nixon campaigns in Roseburg, Oregon 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 25 1968)
(Saturday, April 25, 1998) — “Too Close” by Next peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for five non-consecutive weeks (Apr. 25, May 2/9/16/30, 1998). Continue reading ‘Too Close’ by Next peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 25 1998)
Video: 'The Spanish American War | History Channel Documentary' (Congress declares war at 34:40)
(Monday, April 25, 1898 6:18 p.m. local time; during the Spanish–American War) — President William McKinley signed a bill tonight at the White House declaring that a state of war between the U.S. and Spain had existed since Apr. 21, 1898, the day the U.S. Navy began a blockade of Cuba. Continue reading U.S. declares war on Spain 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 25 1898)
