Monthly Archives: April 2018

U.S. declares war on Spain 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 25 1898)

1890s, U.S. Presidents


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) →

Former VP Nixon campaigns in Corvallis, Oregon 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 24 1968)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'April RDTV Part One The 1968 Oregon Primary' (Apr. 24, 1968, at 10:25)

(Wednesday, April 24, 1968, evening PST; during the Republican Party presidential primaries, 1968) — Former Vice President Richard Nixon campaigned for the Oregon GOP presidential primary tonight at Gill Coliseum on the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis, Oregon, telling a crowd of about 10,000 that he opposes a South Vietnamese government that would include Communist representation. Continue reading Former VP Nixon campaigns in Corvallis, Oregon 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 24 1968) →

Supporters greet Nixon at Portland, Oregon airport 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 23 1968)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'April RDTV Part One The 1968 Oregon Primary' (Apr. 23, 1968, at 10:14)

(Tuesday, April 23, 1968; during the Republican Party presidential primaries, 1968) — Former Vice President Richard Nixon arrived in Portland, Oregon, tonight for two days of campaigning for the state’s May 28, 1968, GOP presidential primary. Continue reading Supporters greet Nixon at Portland, Oregon airport 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 23 1968) →

‘Touch of Evil’ released in Los Angeles 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 23 1958)

1950s, Movies 1950s


Video: 'Touch of Evil' trailer

(Wednesday, April 23, 1958) — Touch of Evil, a film noir about a narcotics agent who risks his wife’s life to investigate a crooked cop, was released today in ten theaters Los Angeles. Continue reading ‘Touch of Evil’ released in Los Angeles 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 23 1958) →

Columbia students begin occupation of campus buildings 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 23 1968)

1960s, African-American Civil Rights, Cold War, Vietnam War


Video: 'Columbia Revolt 1968' (Apr. 23, 1968, at 5:15)

(Tuesday, April 23, 1968, 2:00 p.m. EST; during the Columbia University protests of 1968, the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War, and the African-American civil rights movement (1954–1968)) — Columbia University students began a non-violent occupation of campus buildings today at the the Ivy League institution in New York City that lasted nearly a week, taking over Hamilton Hall and barricading the Dean of Columbia College in his office. Continue reading Columbia students begin occupation of campus buildings 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 23 1968) →

‘Where Do Broken Hearts Go’ by Whitney Houston peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 23 1988)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, April 23, 1988) — “Where Do Broken Hearts Go” by Whitney Houston peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Apr. 23/30, 1988). Continue reading ‘Where Do Broken Hearts Go’ by Whitney Houston peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 23 1988) →

‘I Saw Him Standing There’ by Tiffany peaks at #7 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 23 1988)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, April 23, 1988) — “I Saw Him Standing There” by Tiffany (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Saw Him Standing There’ by Tiffany peaks at #7 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 23 1988) →

The Blues Brothers debut on ‘Saturday Night Live’ 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1978)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, Television 1970s


Video: 'The Blues Brothers - Hey Bartender (SNL 1978)'

(Saturday, April 22, 1978, 11:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m. EST) — The Blues Brothers — John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd — made their network debut and host Steve Martin performed his novelty hit “King Tut” on tonight’s episode of the NBC sketch comedy series television series Saturday Night Live, featuring the classic sketch “Theodoric of York: Medieval Barber.” Continue reading The Blues Brothers debut on ‘Saturday Night Live’ 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1978) →