Daily Archives: April 25, 2022

New Orleans falls to Union fleet commanded by Flag Officer David Farragut 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 25 1862)

1860s, American Civil War


Video: '[1862] The Battle of New Orleans'

(Friday, April 25, 1862, 2:00 p.m. local time, during the Capture of New Orleans, part of the American Civil War) — A Union fleet commanded by Flag Officer David G. Farragut captured the city of New Orleans today, which had been left defenseless after Confederate Gen. Mansfield Lovell and his 4,000 troops withdrew. Continue reading New Orleans falls to Union fleet commanded by Flag Officer David Farragut 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 25 1862) →

‘Jump’ by Kris Kross peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 25 1992)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, April 25, 1992) — “Jump” by Kris Kross peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of eight consecutive weeks (April 25, May 2/9/16/23/30, June 6/13, 1992). Continue reading ‘Jump’ by Kris Kross peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 25 1992) →