Daily Archives: April 10, 2023

Lee Harvey Oswald attempts to assassinate retired U.S. Major General Edwin Walker at his Dallas home 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1963)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Aftermath of Assassination Attempt on Maj. Gen. Edwin Walker | Investigation & Interview | Apr. 1963'

(Wednesday, April 10, 1963, at approximately 9:00 p.m. CST) — Lee Harvey Oswald attempted to kill retired U.S. Major General Edwin Walker tonight, firing the Carcano rifle that he would use to assassinate President John F. Kennedy seven months and 12 days later. Continue reading Lee Harvey Oswald attempts to assassinate retired U.S. Major General Edwin Walker at his Dallas home 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1963) →

Nuclear submarine Thresher sinks off Cape Cod, killing all 129 on board 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1963)

1960s, Cold War


Video: 'USS Thresher (SSN-593) (documentary)'

(Wednesday, April 10, 1963, 9:18 a.m. EST) — The fast-attack nuclear submarine USS Thresher (SSN-593) sank today during deep-diving tests 220 miles east of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, killing the 112 U.S. Navy personnel and 17 civilians on board. Continue reading Nuclear submarine Thresher sinks off Cape Cod, killing all 129 on board 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1963) →