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Thornton Affair triggers Mexican–American War 180 years ago today (Apr 25 1846)

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Video: 'The Mexican American War - How Did it Start?'

(Saturday, April 25, 1846, morning local time; during the Mexican-American War) — The Mexican-American War began today when more than 1,000-strong Mexican cavalry detachment attacked a 63-man U.S. patrol under the command of Captain Seth Thornton, which had been sent into the contested territory north of the Rio Grande and south of the Nueces River. Continue reading Thornton Affair triggers Mexican–American War 180 years ago today (Apr 25 1846) →

‘NBC’s Saturday Night’ offers The Beatles $3,000 to reunite 50 years ago this hour (Apr 24 1976)

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(Saturday, April 24, 1976, 11:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m. EST) — Having been offered millions of dollars to reunite, NBC’s Saturday Night executive producer Lorne Michaels tonight offered $3,000 to the disbanded British rock group to reunite and appear on the late-night comedy show. The sketch featured a close-up shot of a $3,000 certified check from NBC made payable to The Beatles. Continue reading ‘NBC’s Saturday Night’ offers The Beatles $3,000 to reunite 50 years ago this hour (Apr 24 1976) →

‘Wings at the Speed of Sound’ album by Wings peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Apr 24 1976)

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Video: 'At The Speed Of Sound (Remastered 2014)' (11 videos)

(Saturday, April 24, 1976) — Wings at the Speed of Sound by Paul McCartney’s band Wings peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart for seven non-consecutive weeks (Apr. 24, May 29, June 19/26, July 3/10/17, 1976). Continue reading ‘Wings at the Speed of Sound’ album by Wings peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Apr 24 1976) →

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ by Queen peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago today (Apr 24 1976)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, April 24, 1976) — “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ by Queen peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago today (Apr 24 1976) →

‘There’s a Kind of Hush (All over the World)’ by The Carpenters peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago today (Apr 24 1976)

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(Saturday, April 24, 1976) — “There’s a Kind of Hush (All over the World)” by The Carpenters peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘There’s a Kind of Hush (All over the World)’ by The Carpenters peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago today (Apr 24 1976) →

Irish nationalists launch Easter Rising armed insurrection 110 years ago today (Apr 24 1916)

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Video: 'The Easter Rising - Ireland in World War 1 I THE GREAT WAR Special'

(Easter Monday, April 24, 1916, shortly before midday GMT) — The Easter Rising armed insurrection was launched today as Irish republicans seized several key sites in Dublin to push for an end to British rule in Ireland and establish an independent Irish Republic. Continue reading Irish nationalists launch Easter Rising armed insurrection 110 years ago today (Apr 24 1916) →

Elvis Presley debuts in Las Vegas at The New Frontier Hotel 70 years ago this hour (Apr 23 1956)

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Video: 'Liberace and Elvis at the New Frontier - April 1956'

(Monday, April 23, 1956, 8:00 p.m. PST) — Elvis Presley made his Las Vegas debut today, opening for comedian Shecky Greene at The New Frontier Hotel. Continue reading Elvis Presley debuts in Las Vegas at The New Frontier Hotel 70 years ago this hour (Apr 23 1956) →

Ramones release debut album 50 years ago today (Apr 23 1976)

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Video: 'Ramones - Ramones (Full Album)' (14 videos)

(Friday, April 23, 1976) — Ramones, the debut studio album by the American punk rock band the Ramones, was released today by Sire Records. Continue reading Ramones release debut album 50 years ago today (Apr 23 1976) →

‘Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)’ by Cher peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 23 1966)

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(Saturday, April 23, 1966) — “Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)” by Cher peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)’ by Cher peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 23 1966) →