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Johnson, backing Roosevelt’s court plan, wins seat in Congress in Texas election 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1937)

1930s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'PBS LBJ Part 1' (1937 campaign at 4:45)

(Saturday, April 10, 1937) — Youthful Lyndon B. Johnson, who shouted his advocacy of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s plan to add more justices to the U.S. Supreme Court all over Texas’ 10th congressional district, was elected today to the seat in Congress that covered Austin and the surrounding hill country. Continue reading Johnson, backing Roosevelt’s court plan, wins seat in Congress in Texas election 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1937) →

Beatle Paul McCartney visits Los Angeles 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1967)

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


Video: 'Magical Mystery Trip - Mal and Paul's Home Movies' (Apr. 10, 1967, at 5:51-7:54)

(Monday, April 10, 1967) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles was filmed today hanging out at the swimming pool of former press officer Derek Taylor and shopping at the Century Square Center in Los Angeles. Continue reading Beatle Paul McCartney visits Los Angeles 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1967) →

Beatle Paul McCartney visits Red Rock Amphitheatre 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1967)

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


Video: 'Magical Mystery Trip - Mal and Paul's Home Movies' (Apr. 9, 1967, at 3:58-5:51)

(Sunday, April 9, 1967) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles and Beatles’ assistant Mal Evans visited the Red Rock Amphitheatre today in Morrison, Colorado, before flying to Los Angeles to stay with the band’s former press officer Derek Taylor. Continue reading Beatle Paul McCartney visits Red Rock Amphitheatre 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1967) →

‘Dancing Queen’ by ABBA peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1977)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, April 9, 1977) — “Dancing Queen” by ABBA peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dancing Queen’ by ABBA peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1977) →

Canadian forces launch counter-offensive against German troops in Battle of Vimy Ridge 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1917)

1910s, World War I


Video: 'Vimy Ridge Heaven to Hell - Full Documentary'

(Easter Monday, April 9, 1917, 5:30 a.m. CEST; on the Western Front during World War I) — Canadian forces launched a successful counter-offensive against German troops today in the Battle of Vimy Ridge, a military engagement fought primarily as part of the Battle of Arras, a diversionary attack for the Apr. 16, 1917, French Nivelle Offensive in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France. Continue reading Canadian forces launch counter-offensive against German troops in Battle of Vimy Ridge 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1917) →

British offensive against German defenses near Arras, France begins 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1917)

1910s, World War I


Video: 'The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century (4of7): Slaughter' (Apr. 9 1917, at 41:20)

(Easter Monday, April 9, 1917, 5:30 a.m. CEST; on the Western Front during World War I) — The Battle of Arras, a British offensive against German defenses near the French city of Arras, began today east of Arras, with the 12th Division attacking Observation Ridge, north of the Arras—Cambrai road. Continue reading British offensive against German defenses near Arras, France begins 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1917) →

‘Live! at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany; 1962’ album by The Beatles released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1977)

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


Video: 'The Beatles- Live at the Star Club 1962' (29 videos)

(Friday, April 8, 1977) — After an unsuccessful attempt by the English rock group The Beatles to block it, “Live! at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany; 1962,” a double album featuring live performances by the band recorded in late December 1962 at the Star-Club during their final Hamburg residency, was released today in Germany (June 13, 1977, in the U.S.). Continue reading ‘Live! at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany; 1962’ album by The Beatles released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1977) →

‘Beggin” by The Four Seasons peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, April 8, 1967) — “Beggin'” by The Four Seasons peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Beggin” by The Four Seasons peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1967) →

‘No Milk Today’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #35 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, April 8, 1967) — “No Milk Today” by Herman’s Hermits peaked at #35 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘No Milk Today’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #35 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1967) →