Monthly Archives: April 2023

Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. writes ‘Letter from Birmingham Jail’ while imprisoned in Alabama for protesting segregation 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 16 1963)

1960s, African-American Civil Rights


Video: 'The March That Led to MLK's Arrest and Famous Letter'

(Tuesday, April 16, 1963; during the Birmingham Campaign, part of the Civil Rights Movement) — The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote his “Letter from Birmingham Jail” today in which the civil rights activist responded to a group of local clergymen who had criticized him for leading street protests; King defended his tactics, writing, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Continue reading Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. writes ‘Letter from Birmingham Jail’ while imprisoned in Alabama for protesting segregation 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 16 1963) →

Two pressure-cooker bombs explode near Boston Marathon finish line, killing three people 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 15 2013)

2010s


Video: 'RAW: Watch Boston Marathon explosions'

(Sunday, April 15, 2013, 2:49:43 p.m. EST; during the Boston Marathon bombing) — Two bombs made from pressure cookers exploded today at the Boston Marathon finish line, killing two women and an 8-year-old boy and injuring more than 260, as one of this city’s most cherished rites of spring was transformed from a scene of cheers and sweaty triumph to one of screams and carnage. Continue reading Two pressure-cooker bombs explode near Boston Marathon finish line, killing three people 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 15 2013) →

Paul McCartney performs at Sam Boyd Silver Bowl in Whitney, Nevada, 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 14 1993)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, The Beatles 1990s


Video: 'Looking For Changes - Paul McCartney - Soundcheck Las Vegas 1993'

(Wednesday, April 14, 1993, scheduled to start at 8:00 p.m. PDT) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney performed tonight at Sam Boyd Silver Bowl in Whitney, Nevada, an unincorporated community in the Las Vegas Valley, launching the North America leg of his The New World Tour to promote McCartney’s ninth solo studio album Off the Ground. Continue reading Paul McCartney performs at Sam Boyd Silver Bowl in Whitney, Nevada, 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 14 1993) →

The Beatles meet The Rolling Stones at Crawdaddy Club in Richmond, England 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 14 1963)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Audio: 'When the Beatles met the Rolling Stones'

(Sunday, April 14, 1963) — The Beatles had a rare night off so, after their third appearance on the ITV show Thank Your Lucky Stars, they drove tonight to Richmond, a town in southwest London, to see a new group, The Rolling Stones, perform. Continue reading The Beatles meet The Rolling Stones at Crawdaddy Club in Richmond, England 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 14 1963) →

The Beatles’ ‘1962-1966’ and ‘1967-1970’ greatest hits double albums debut on USA charts 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 14 1973)

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


Video: 'The Beatles - 1962 - 1966 "The Red Album" (1973)' (26 videos)

(Saturday, April 14, 1973) — 1962–1966, also known as the “Red Album,” 1967–1970, also known as the “Blue Album,” two compilation albums of hit songs by the English rock music band The Beatles, spanning the years indicated in the title, debuted on today’s Billboard Top 200 albums chart at #94 and #97 respectively. Continue reading The Beatles’ ‘1962-1966’ and ‘1967-1970’ greatest hits double albums debut on USA charts 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 14 1973) →

‘Can’t Get Used to Losing You’ by Andy Williams peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1963)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, April 13, 1963) — “Can’t Get Used to Losing You” by Andy Williams ( written by Jerome “Doc” Pomus and Mort Shuman) peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Can’t Get Used to Losing You’ by Andy Williams peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1963) →