Daily Archives: April 13, 2022

‘The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance’ Western film opens in Philadelphia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1962)

1960s, Movies 1960s


Video: 'The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance' trailer

(Friday, April 13, 1962, 9:05 a.m. EST) — The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, an American Western film about an experienced gunman and a peace-loving tenderfoot who clashes with a Western bully, began playing at nine U.S. theaters nationwide, including Fox Theater in Philadelphia (it would open in New York City on May 23, 1962). Continue reading ‘The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance’ Western film opens in Philadelphia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1962) →

George Frideric Handel’s ‘Messiah’ premieres at Great Music Hall in Dublin 280 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1742)

1740s


Video: 'Royal Choral Society: 'Hallelujah Chorus' from Handel's Messiah'

(Tuesday, April 13, 1742, noon local time) — Messiah, an English-language oratorio composed in 1741 by George Frideric Handel featuring the “Hallelujah” chorus, had its first public performance today at the Great Music Hall in Dublin, Ireland. Continue reading George Frideric Handel’s ‘Messiah’ premieres at Great Music Hall in Dublin 280 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1742) →