Monthly Archives: April 2018

‘Dance to the Music’ by Sly and the Family Stone peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, April 20, 1968) — “Dance to the Music” by Sly and the Family Stone peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Dance to the Music’ by Sly and the Family Stone peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968) →

‘Scarborough Fair (/Canticle)’ by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, April 20, 1968) — “Scarborough Fair (/Canticle)” by Simon & Garfunkel peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Scarborough Fair (/Canticle)’ by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968) →

President McKinley signs ultimatum to Spain 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1898)

1890s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'What Is The Teller Amendment'

(Wednesday, April 20, 1898, 11:24 a.m. local time) — The United States moved closer to war with Spain today as President William McKinley signed a joint Congressional resolution demanding Spanish withdrawal and authorizing the President to use military force to help Cuba gain independence. Continue reading President McKinley signs ultimatum to Spain 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1898) →

Groundbreaking documentary ‘Olympia’ released 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1938)

1930s, movies 1930s


Video: 'Olympia Part 1 Fest der Völker 1938 with English Subs'

(Wednesday, April 20, 1938) — Olympia, a German documentary film about the 1936 Berlin Olympic games, featuring many advanced motion picture techniques which later became industry standards, was released today in Nazi Germany on Adolf Hitler’s 49th birthday. Continue reading Groundbreaking documentary ‘Olympia’ released 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1938) →

The Doors perform at Westbury Music Fair 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 19 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors


Video: 'the doors feast of friends' (Apr. 19, 1968 at 0:00-1:28)

(Friday, April 19, 1968, 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. EST scheduled start times) — The Doors performed twice today at Westbury Music Fair in Westbury, New York. Continue reading The Doors perform at Westbury Music Fair 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 19 1968) →

North Korea conference opposes UN election 70 years ago today #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 19 1948)

1950s, Cold War


Video: 'Korean War - PART 2, Prelude to war (1946-1947) 6.25' (Apr. 19-22, 1948, at 7:29)

(Monday, April 19, 1948) — The North Korean People’s Committee convened a meeting for Korean leaders from both zones of occupation today at Moranbong Theater in Pyongyang, the capital of the Soviet occupation zone, ostensibly to find a Korean solution for Korea’s problems. Continue reading North Korea conference opposes UN election 70 years ago today #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 19 1948) →

Senate votes to give up Panama Canal 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 18 1978)

1970s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '45 85 Part 14' (Panama Canal at 1:10)

(Tuesday, April 18, 1978, roll call at 6:00 p.m. EST) — The U.S. Senate voted today to turn over the Panama Canal to Panama on Dec. 31, 1999, moving to establish a new spirit of relations with Latin America and saving President Jimmy Carter from a grave political defeat. Continue reading Senate votes to give up Panama Canal 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 18 1978) →

First appearance of fictional superhero Superman 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 18 1938)

1930s


Video: 'Superhero Origins: Superman (REDUX)'

(Monday, April 18, 1938) — Superman, a fictional superhero created by Cleveland high school students Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1933, debuted today as the first issue of Action Comics (dated June 1938). Continue reading First appearance of fictional superhero Superman 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 18 1938) →