Monthly Archives: April 2026

U.S. warplanes strike Libya in retaliation for Berlin bombing 40 years ago this hour (Apr 15 1986)

1980s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'CBS News - Attack on Libya - 1986-04-14 - 1 of 3' (7:30 p.m. EDT)

(Tuesday, April 15, 1986, shortly before 2:00 a.m. Central European Summer Time; during the 1986 United States bombing of Libya) — United States warplanes struck military and government targets in Libya early this morning in a punitive air raid ordered by President Ronald Reagan in retaliation for a terrorist bombing in West Berlin that killed an American serviceman and wounded dozens of others. Continue reading U.S. warplanes strike Libya in retaliation for Berlin bombing 40 years ago this hour (Apr 15 1986) →

The Beatles begin recording ‘Rain’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 14 1966)

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


Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 1), April 6th - April 19th, 1966' (26:27 Rain (Live Take 5 at 26:27-29:04); Rain (Take 5 with Overdubs at 29:05-32:15))

(Thursday, April 14, 1966, 8:00 p.m.-1:30 a.m. British Summer Time) — The English rock band The Beatles began recording the B-side to their eleventh single this evening at EMI Studio 3 in London, tracking John Lennon’s “Rain.” Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘Rain’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 14 1966) →

First practical videotape recorder demonstrated in Chicago 70 years ago today (Apr 14 1956)

1950s, Television 1950s

(Saturday, April 14, 1956) — Ampex Corp. demonstrated the first practical videotape recorder (in a format known as 2″ Quadruplex) today at the National Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters (NARTB) convention in Chicago. Continue reading First practical videotape recorder demonstrated in Chicago 70 years ago today (Apr 14 1956) →

‘Why Do Fools Fall in Love’ by Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers peaks at #6 in USA 70 years ago today (Apr 14 1956)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Saturday, April 14, 1956) — “Why Do Fools Fall in Love” by Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Why Do Fools Fall in Love’ by Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers peaks at #6 in USA 70 years ago today (Apr 14 1956) →

The Beatles complete recording ‘Paperback Writer’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 14 1966)

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


Video: 'Paperback Writer (Takes 1 & 2 / Backing Track)' (both takes recorded Apr. 13, 1966, but take 2 includes overdubs recorded Apr. 14 1966)

(Thursday, April 14, 1966, 2:30-7:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — The English rock band The Beatles resumed recording their eleventh single this afternoon at EMI Studio 3 in London, completing Paul McCartney’s “Paperback Writer.” Continue reading The Beatles complete recording ‘Paperback Writer’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 14 1966) →

George Harrison interviewed for NBC’s ‘Today’ 40 years ago this hour (Apr 14 1986)

1980s, Movies 1980s, Popular Music 1980s, Television 1980s, The Beatles 1980s


Video: 'George Harrison on The Today Show - April 15, 1986' (Apr. 14, 1986)

(Monday, April 14, 1986, 7:50 a.m. EST) — In his first major television interview in years, former Beatle George Harrison appeared this morning in the first of a four-part feature on NBC’s Today, recorded at his Henley-on-Thames estate in England in early April 1986.

The Beatles begin recording ‘Paperback Writer’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 13 1966)

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


Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 1), April 6th - April 19th, 1966' (Paperback Writer (Take 1 at 19:45-20:43); Paperback Writer (Live Take 2 at 20:44-23:45))

(Wednesday, April 13, 1966, 8:00 p.m.-2:30 a.m. British Summer Time) — The English rock band The Beatles began recording their eleventh single this evening at EMI Studio 3 in London, starting on Paul McCartney’s “Paperback Writer.” Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘Paperback Writer’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 13 1966) →

The Beach Boys complete ‘I’m Waiting for the Day’ and ‘I Just Wasn’t Made for These Times’ 60 years ago today (Apr 13 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'I'm Waiting For The Day (Instrumental Stereo Mix)'

(Wednesday, April 13, 1966) — The Beach Boys today completed recording “I’m Waiting for the Day’” and “I Just Wasn’t Made for These Times” at Columbia studios in Los Angeles for release on the Pet Sounds album on May 16, 1966. Continue reading The Beach Boys complete ‘I’m Waiting for the Day’ and ‘I Just Wasn’t Made for These Times’ 60 years ago today (Apr 13 1966) →

The Beatles complete ‘Love You To’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 13 1966)

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


Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 1), April 6th - April 19th, 1966' (Love You To (Take 7) [Reduction of Take 6] at 16:51-19:44))

(Wednesday, April 13, 1966, 2:30-6:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — The English rock band The Beatles resumed recording their seventh studio album Revolver this afternoon at EMI Studio 3 in London, completing George Harrison’s Indian-flavored “Love You To.” Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Love You To’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 13 1966) →