Video: 'The Tragic Life Of Notorious Outlaw Jesse James'
(Monday, April 3, 1882) — Outlaw Jesse James, 34, was shot to death today in St. Joseph, Missouri, by Robert Ford, a new recruit to James’s gang who hoped to collect a reward on James’s head and a promised amnesty for his previous crimes. Continue reading Outlaw Jesse James, 34, shot dead in St. Joseph, Missouri 140 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 3 1882)
Video: 'John Gotti found guilty in 1992 -- complete Eyewitness News coverage'
(Thursday, April 2, 1992, 1:19 p.m. EST) — John Gotti was found guilty of five murders, conspiracy to commit murder, racketeering, obstruction of justice, tax evasion, illegal gambling, extortion, and loansharking today in a swift, stunning verdict in Federal District Court in Brooklyn, New York, that crushed his reputation for eluding conviction as boss of the Gambino crime family. Continue reading ‘The Teflon is gone’: Mob boss John Gotti guilty of five murders, racketeering, and other charges 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Apr 2 1992)
Video: 'Falklands Invasion 2nd April 1982.'
(Friday, April 2, 1982, 5:30 a.m. Falkland Island Time; during the Falklands War) — The Falklands War began today when several thousand troops from Argentina seized the disputed Falkland Islands, located in the south Atlantic, after overwhelming a small British marine unit stationed there. Continue reading Falkland War begins as Argentina seizes Falkland Islands from Britain 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 2 1982)
(Saturday, April 1, 1972) — “Puppy Love” by Donny Osmond peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Puppy Love’ by Donny Osmond peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Apr 1 1972)
(Saturday, April 1, 1972) — “Mother and Child Reunion” by Paul Simon peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Mother and Child Reunion’ by Paul Simon peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Apr 1 1972)
(Saturday, April 1, 1972) — “Back Off Boogaloo” by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr debuted at #88 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Back Off Boogaloo’ by Ringo Starr debuts at #88 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Apr 1 1972)
(Saturday, March 31, 1962) — “Don’t Break the Heart That Loves You” by Connie Francis peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Don’t Break the Heart That Loves You’ by Connie Francis peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 #1962)
(Saturday, March 31, 1962) — “Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)” by Roy Orbison peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)’ by Roy Orbison peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 #1962)
Video: 'Dr Crawford W.Long's Painless Operations'
(Wednesday, March 30, 1842, 2:42 p.m. local time) — Dr. Crawford Long of Jefferson, Georgia, today became the first physician to use anesthetic (ether) in surgery during an operation to remove a tumor from the neck of a patient, James M. Venable. Continue reading Crawford Long becomes first physician to use anesthetic (ether) in surgery 180 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 30 #1842)
Video: 'WATERGATE AFFAIR BBC DOKUMENTATION 1994' ('Operation Gemstone' approved at 34:42)
(Thursday, March 30, 1972; during the Watergate scandal) — Former U.S. Attorney General John N. Mitchell, having assumed his new duties as head of the Committee to Re-elect the President on Mar. 1, 1972, allegedly approved “Operation Gemstone,” a proposed series of illegal activities to support the re-election of President Richard Nixon, including electronic surveillance (i.e. bugging telephones), during a meeting today in Key Biscayne, Florida. Continue reading Nixon re-election team approves illegal surveillance of political enemies 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 30 1972)
