Daily Archives: April 17, 2020

Apollo 13 astronauts land gently on target, unharmed by four-day ordeal 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 17 1970)

1970s, space exploration


Video: 'Apollo 13 Re-entry (1970)'

(Friday, April 17, 1970, 1:07:41 p.m. EST) — The three Apollo 13 astronauts splashed down gently today in the Pacific, ending a four-day fight for survival. Continue reading Apollo 13 astronauts land gently on target, unharmed by four-day ordeal 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 17 1970) →

Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney releases debut solo album ‘McCartney’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 17 1970)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Mccartney full album' (13 videos)

(Friday, April 17, 1970) — McCartney, the debut solo album by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney, was released today in the UK (Apr. 20, 1970, in the U.S.) Continue reading Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney releases debut solo album ‘McCartney’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 17 1970) →