(Saturday, April 6, 1963) — “Yakety Sax” by Boots Randolph peaked at #35 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Yakety Sax’ by Boots Randolph peaks at #35 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 6 1963)
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The Beatles receive first silver disc, perform short set at EMI House in central London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 5 1963)
Audio: 'The Beatles - Live at EMI House, Manchester Square, London (April 5, 1963)'
(Friday, April 5, 1963) — The Beatles received their first silver disc, for sales of 250,000 copies of the “Please Please Me” single, today at a lunchtime ceremony attended by the press and EMI record executives at EMI House in central London. Continue reading The Beatles receive first silver disc, perform short set at EMI House in central London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 5 1963)
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The Beatles perform at Stowe School in Buckinghamshire, England 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 4 1963)
Video: 'The Beatles in1963 at Stowe! I was there! The Real Story!!'
(Thursday, April 4, 1963, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles performed a concert tonight at Stowe School, a prestigious all-boys public school in Buckinghamshire, England, a recording of which was revealed Apr. 3, 2023, by BBC Radio 4th’s Front Row. Continue reading The Beatles perform at Stowe School in Buckinghamshire, England 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 4 1963)
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World Trade Center dedicated in New York City as the world’s tallest complex 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 4 1973)
Video: 'Twin Towers: A History - Documentary'
(Wednesday, April 4, 1973, morning EST) — The original World Trade Center (WTC), a large complex of seven buildings — including of the two world’s tallest at the time — in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan in New York City, was formally dedicated today. Continue reading World Trade Center dedicated in New York City as the world’s tallest complex 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 4 1973)
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The Beatles perform ‘I’ll Be On My Way’ for BBC radio’s ‘Side By Side’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 4 1963)
Video: 'I'll Be On My Way (Live At The BBC For "Side By Side" / 24th June, 1963)'
(Thursday, April 4, 1963, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded an appearance today for the BBC Light Programme Side By Side’ at BBC Paris Theatre in London. Continue reading The Beatles perform ‘I’ll Be On My Way’ for BBC radio’s ‘Side By Side’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 4 1963)
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Nixon and Thieu threaten ‘vigorous reactions’ against North Vietnamese cease-fire violations 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 3 1973)
Video: 'Vietnam: A Television History (Ep-12) The End of the Tunnel' (Apr. 2-3, 1973, at 7:41-8:52)
(Tuesday, April 3, 1973, 12:53 p.m. PST; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — U.S. President Richard Nixon and South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu threatened “vigorous reactions” against communist cease-fire violations today as Nixon promised substantial postwar economic aid for South Vietnam. Continue reading Nixon and Thieu threaten ‘vigorous reactions’ against North Vietnamese cease-fire violations 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 3 1973)
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The Beatles perform new single for BBC radio’s ‘Easy Beat’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 3 1963)
Audio: 'The Beatles - From Me To You (BBC, Easy Beat - 7 April 1963)'
(Wednesday, April 3, 1963, 8:30-9:45 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded three songs tonight for the BBC Light Programme Easy Beat at Playhouse Theatre, London. Continue reading The Beatles perform new single for BBC radio’s ‘Easy Beat’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 3 1963)
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First handheld portable telephone demonstrated in New York City by Motorola executive Martin Cooper 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 3 1973)
Video: 'The First Cell Phone Call Was an Epic Troll'
(Tuesday, April 3, 1973, afternoon EST) — The first handheld cellular phone call was made today by Martin Cooper on 6th Avenue between 53rd and 54th streets in front of the Hilton Hotel in New York City as the Motorola company to unveiled its new “DYNA T-A-C radio-telephone.” Continue reading First handheld portable telephone demonstrated in New York City by Motorola executive Martin Cooper 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 3 1973)
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Lucille Ball’s newborn son Desi Arnaz Jr. featured on first cover of TV Guide 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 3 1953)
Video: 'Remembering TV Guide - Growing Up in America'
(Friday, April 3, 1953) — TV Guide, a weekly American magazine with listings of TV shows, was published for the first time today, with 10 editions in the ten U.S. cities where it was distributed. Continue reading Lucille Ball’s newborn son Desi Arnaz Jr. featured on first cover of TV Guide 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 3 1953)
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‘Goodnight Saigon’ by Billy Joel peaks at #56 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 2 1983)
(Saturday, April 2, 1983) — “Goodnight Saigon” by Billy Joel peaked at #56 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Goodnight Saigon’ by Billy Joel peaks at #56 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 2 1983)
