Daily Archives: May 13, 2023

Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Capitol Theatre in Cardiff, Wales 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1973)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings - Live in Cardiff (May 13th, 1973)'

(Sunday, May 13, 1973, following the 7:30 p.m. British Summer Time scheduled start time for opening act English pub rock band Brinsley Schwarz; during the Wings 1973 UK Tour) — Paul McCartney’s British-American band, Wings performed tonight at Capitol Theatre in Cardiff, Wales, on the third stop of the band’s 12-city tour of the United Kingdom. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Capitol Theatre in Cardiff, Wales 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1973) →

Axis forces in North Africa surrender after nearly three years of fighting during World War II 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1943)

1940s, World War II


Video: '194 - The End of the War in Africa - WW2 - May 14, 1943' (May 9-13, 1943, at 8:57)

(Thursday, May 13, 1943, UK General Alexander cabled PM Churchill at 1:16 p.m. Central European Summer Time (CEST); part of Mediterranean and Middle East Theatre of World War II)— The North African Campaign — fought between the Allies and the Axis Powers since June 10, 1940 — came to an end today after the 1st Italian Army of General Giovanni Messe Messe surrendered at 12:20 p.m. CEST and the last German radio station in Africa closed down at 1:12 p.m. Continue reading Axis forces in North Africa surrender after nearly three years of fighting during World War II 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1943) →