Video: 'Louisiana: 200 Years of Statehood (2012)'
(Thursday, April 30, 1812) — The Territory of Orleans, located in the Deep South and South Central regions of the United States, became the 18th state today under the name Louisiana. Continue reading Louisiana enters union as 18th U.S. state 210 years ago #OnThisDay (Apr 30 1812)
Video: 'The Doors - Live @ Rose d'Or Festival (complete)'
(Sunday, April 30, 1972, following the 3:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. CET scheduled start time for opening acts Gary Wright and Wonderwheel, Sutherford Brothers and Claire Hamil) — Nine months and 27 days after lead singer Jim Morrison was found dead in a bathtub in Paris, the surviving members of the American rock group The Doors — keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore — performed two shows today at Pavillon Montreux in Montreux, Switzerland, during the 12th Rose d’Or Festival. Continue reading The Doors perform at Pavillon Montreux in Montreux, Switzerland 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1972)
Video: 'LA Riots Live Coverage As It Happened 4/29/92'
(Wednesday, April 29, 1992, verdicts announced at 3:15 p.m. PDT; during the 1992 Los Angeles riots) — Four Los Angeles police officers were acquitted of using excessive force today in the videotaped beating of black motorist Rodney King that had stunned the nation, a verdict that touched off six days of riots and civil disturbances. Continue reading Rioters set fires, loot stores, assault passing motorists in Los Angeles following Rodney King beating verdict 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 29 1992)
(Saturday, April 29, 1972) — “A Cowboy’s Work Is Never Done” by Sonny and Cher peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘A Cowboy’s Work Is Never Done’ by Sonny and Cher peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 29 1972)
(Saturday, April 29, 1972) — “Baby Blue” by Badfinger peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Baby Blue’ by Badfinger peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 29 1972)
(Saturday, April 29, 1972) — “Am I Losing You” by The Partridge Family peaked at #59 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Am I Losing You’ by The Partridge Family peaks at #59 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 29 1972)
Video: 'Anne Frank (The Whole Story)' (Jewish star introduced at 30:52)
(Wednesday, April 29, 1942, during The Holocaust, part of World War II) — Nazi officials in occupied Holland announced today that from Sunday, May 3, 1942, onwards, every Jew six years and older would be required to wear a yellow star of David, a six-pointed star often used as a symbol of the Jewish religion, with the word “Jew” written on it in black letters. Continue reading Nazis order Dutch Jews to wear yellow Jewish star in occupied-Holland 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 29 1942)
Video: 'John Lennon and wife Yoko search for Yoko's daughter in US'
(Friday, April 28, 1972, 10:30 a.m. EST) — Beatle star John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, today appealed to the American people to support them in their efforts to remain in the United States, saying they loved America and believed in American justice. Continue reading John Lennon & Yoko Ono ask help of citizens in fight to stay in America 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 28 1972)
Video: 'American Experience: Ulysses S. Grant (PBS)'
(Saturday, April 27, 1822) — Ulysses S. Grant, an American military officer and politician who served as the 18th president of the United States from 1869 to 1877, was born Hiram Ulysses Grant today in Point Pleasant, Ohio. Continue reading U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant born in Point Pleasant, Ohio 200 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1822)
Video: 'Paul McCartney ~ TUG OF WAR Archive Collection' (first 12 clips constitute original album)
(Monday, April 26, 1982) — Tug of War, former Beatle Paul McCartney’s first studio album after the murder of former songwriting partner John Lennon, was released today in both the U.S. and UK. Continue reading ‘Tug of War’ album by Paul McCartney released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 26 1982)
