Video: 'Barbra Streisand - 1965 - My Name is Barbra' (9 video clips)
(Wednesday, April 28, 1965, scheduled for 9:00 p.m. EDT) — Barbra Streisand’s first TV special My Name Is Barbra aired tonight on CBS in conjunction with Streisand’s fifth studio album My Name Is Barbra.
Video: 'President Johnson's Remarks on the Dominican Crisis, 4/28/65, MP545.'
(Wednesday, April 28, 1965, 8:51 p.m. EDT) — U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson announced tonight that he’s sending more than 22,000 troops to the Dominican Republic in an effort to forestall a “communist dictatorship.”
Video: 'The World At War 1973(World War II Documentary)Episode 21-Nemesis:Germany(February-May 1945)' (Apr. 29, 1945, at 43:20)
(Sunday, April 29, 1945, approximately 12:30 a.m. CEST; during the Battle of Berlin on the Eastern Front during World War II) — German dictator Adolf Hitler married Eva Braun today in a small civil ceremony within the Führerbunker, an air-raid shelter located near the Reich Chancellery in Berlin, Germany. Continue reading Hitler marries Eva Braun, dictates last will and testament 80 years ago this hour (Apr 29 1945)
Video: 'Vietnam : A Television History ep.12 "End of the Tunnel, 1973-1975"' (Apr. 29, 1975, at 44:37)
(Tuesday, April 29, 1975, around 4:00 a.m. Saigon Standard Time; during the 1975 Spring Offensive of the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and Cold War) — Saigon’s Tan Son Nhut airport came under the heaviest rocket attack of the war early this morning, preventing passenger planes from taking off, as North Vietnamese troops assaulted parts of the city’s suburbs. But U.S. ambassador, Graham Martin was still reluctant to begin a full-scale helicopter evacuation. Continue reading Saigon’s Tan Son Nhut airport comes under rocket fire 50 years ago this hour (Apr 29 1975)
Video: 'The Beatles - Help! Movie 1965 1080p BluRay HD' (Apr. 28, 1965, at 1:04:43-1:08:37)
(Wednesday, April 28, 1965, afternoon) — The Beatles filmed the interior pub scene for their second feature film Help! today at Twickenham Film Studios in London, which culminated with Ringo Starr falling through a trapdoor into a cellar (cellar scenes were shot Apr. 7, 1965; external pub scenes shot Apr. 24, 1965). Continue reading The Beatles film interior pub scene for ‘Help!’ film, accept ‘Grandma’ award 60 years ago this afternoon (Apr 28 1965)
Video: 'The World At War 1973(World War II Documentary)Episode 21-Nemesis:Germany(February-May 1945)' (Apr. 28, 1945, at 34:13)
(Saturday, April 28, 1945, approximately 7:00 p.m. CEST; during the Battle of Berlin on the Eastern Front during World War II) — German fascist dictator Adolf Hitler learned today (from a BBC report originating from Reuters) that Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler, who had left Berlin on April 20, 1945, was trying to discuss surrender terms with the Western Allies through Count Folke Bernadotte. Continue reading Hitler learns Himmler negotiating German surrender to Western Allies 80 years ago this hour (Apr 28 1945)
Video: 'The Final Moments Of Benito Mussolini'
(Saturday, April 28, 1945, 4:10 p.m. CEST; during World War II) — Deposed Italian fascist dictator (and strong ally of German Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler) Benito Mussolini and his mistress, Clara Petacci, were summarily executed today near Lake Como by Italian partisans as they attempted to flee the country. Continue reading Deposed Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, mistress executed 80 years ago this hour (Apr 28 1945)
Video: 'A305/11: The International Exhibition of Decorative Arts Paris 1925
(Tuesday, April 28, 1925) — The International Exposition of Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts opened before a crowd of 4,000 invited guests today, showcasing the latest in contemporary design and craftsmanship. Continue reading Exhibit that gave rise to ‘Art Deco’ opens in Paris 100 years ago today (Apr 28 1925)
Video: 'Ken.Burns.The.Civil.War.9of9.The.Better.Angels.Of.Our.Nature' Apr. 28, 1865 at 23:09-23:22)
(Friday, April 28, 1865, 6:50 a.m.; during the American Civil War) — The remains U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and his deceased son, William Wallace Lincoln, stopped in Cleveland today for public viewing at Monument Square on a 1,654 mile journey to Springfield, Illinois, for final burial.
Video: 'Vietnam : A Television History ep.12 "End of the Tunnel, 1973-1975"' (Apr. 28, 1975, at 44:07)
(Monday, April 28, 1975, 5:00 p.m. Saigon Standard Time; during the 1975 Spring Offensive of the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and Cold War) — General Duong Van Minh, known widely as “Big Minh,” was sworn in as president of South Vietnam today, as Communist forces moved to within barely a mile of Saigon’s city limits. Continue reading Minh replaces Huong as South Vietnamese president 50 years ago this hour (Apr 28 1975)
