Audio: 'When the Beatles met the Rolling Stones'
(Sunday, April 14, 1963) — The Beatles had a rare night off so, after their third appearance on the ITV show Thank Your Lucky Stars, they drove tonight to Richmond, a town in southwest London, to see a new group, The Rolling Stones, perform. Continue reading The Beatles meet The Rolling Stones at Crawdaddy Club in Richmond, England 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 14 1963)
(Saturday, April 14, 1973) — “Danny’s Song” by Anne Murray peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Danny’s Song’ by Anne Murray peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 14 1973)
(Saturday, April 14, 1973) — “Call Me (Come Back Home)” by Al Green peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Call Me (Come Back Home)’ by Al Green peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 14 1973)
(Saturday, April 14, 1973) — “My Love” by Paul McCartney & Wings debuted at #73 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘My Love’ by Paul McCartney & Wings debuts at #73 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 14 1973)
Video: 'The Beatles - 1962 - 1966 "The Red Album" (1973)' (26 videos)
(Saturday, April 14, 1973) — 1962–1966, also known as the “Red Album,” 1967–1970, also known as the “Blue Album,” two compilation albums of hit songs by the English rock music band The Beatles, spanning the years indicated in the title, debuted on today’s Billboard Top 200 albums chart at #94 and #97 respectively. Continue reading The Beatles’ ‘1962-1966’ and ‘1967-1970’ greatest hits double albums debut on USA charts 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 14 1973)
(Saturday, April 13, 1963) — “Can’t Get Used to Losing You” by Andy Williams ( written by Jerome “Doc” Pomus and Mort Shuman) peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Can’t Get Used to Losing You’ by Andy Williams peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1963)
(Saturday, April 13, 1963) — “South Street” by The Orlons peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘South Street’ by The Orlons peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1963)
(Saturday, April 13, 1963) — “Baby Workout” by Jackie Wilson peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Baby Workout’ by Jackie Wilson peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1963)
Video: 'The Horrifying True Story Behind the Colfax Massacre | True Crime Stories'
(Easter Sunday, April 13, 1873, approximately 12:30 p.m. local time; during the Colfax massacre, part of the Reconstruction Era) — A mob of former Confederate soldiers and Ku Klux Klan members killed an estimated 62-153 black militiamen occupying the Grant Parish, Louisiana, courthouse today over a contested gubernatorial election. Continue reading Mob of former Confederate soldiers and Ku Klux Klan members kill dozens of Black militia men in Colfax, Louisiana 150 years ago this hour #OnThisday #OTD (Apr 13 1873)
Video: 'Roosevelt Unveils Jefferson Memorial (1943)'
(Tuesday, April 13, 1943, 11:45 a.m.-12:35 p.m. EWT) — On the 200th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson’s birth and at the height of World War II, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated the majestic Jefferson Memorial today in Washington, D.C., as a “shrine to freedom.” Continue reading President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicates Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C. 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1943)
