Monthly Archives: April 2023

U.S. President Richard Nixon condemns the actions of those involved in Watergate following the ouster of four top aides 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1973)

1970s, U.S. Presidents, Watergate


Video: 'Richard Nixon-Address to the Nation About the Watergate Investigations (April 30, 1973)'

(Monday, April 30, 1973, 9:00 p.m. EDT; during the Watergate scandal) — As the Watergate scandal became more complicated, U.S. President Richard Nixon told the nation tonight that he accepted the resignations of three top staff members who have been implicated, including H. R. Haldeman, John D. Ehrlichman, and White House counsel John Dean, who was actually fired. Continue reading U.S. President Richard Nixon condemns the actions of those involved in Watergate following the ouster of four top aides 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1973) →

Paul McCartney & Wings release ‘Red Rose Speedway’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1973)

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


Video: 'Red Rose Speedway (Archive Collection)' (first 9 videos constitutes original album)

(Monday, April 30, 1973) — Red Rose Speedway, the second studio album by the British–American rock band Wings, although credited to “Paul McCartney and Wings,” was released today in the U.S. (May 4, 1973, in the UK). Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings release ‘Red Rose Speedway’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1973) →