Video: 'On April 18 1966, Bill Russell becomes first African American coach in NBA history at Boston Celtics'
(Monday, April 18, 1966; during the Civil Rights Movement) — Bill Russell was named player-coach of the Boston Celtics today, becoming the first African-American head coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Video: 'Plechtige openingszitting van het Internationaal Gerechtshof in het Vredespaleis (1946)'
(Thursday, April 18, 1946, afternoon Central European Time) — The International Court of Justice, the judicial arm of the United Nations, held its first sitting in the famous Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands, this afternoon.
Videos: 'San Francisco 1906 Film: Before & After Earthquake [4K Colorized]'
(Wednesday, April 18, 1906, 5:12:27 a.m. PST) — A powerful earthquake rocked San Francisco and the surrounding region early this morning, leaving the city in ruins and unleashing fires that continue to rage through large sections of the business and residential districts. Continue reading Major earthquake and fire devastates San Francisco, killing more than 3,000 people 120 years ago this hour (Apr 18 1906)
Video: 'Grace Kelly Royal Wedding (1956)'
(Wednesday, April 18, 1956, 11:00 a.m. Central European Time) — American actress Grace Kelly, 26, married Prince Rainier of Monaco, 32, today in a 16-minute civil ceremony in the Palace Throne Room of Monaco. Continue reading American actress Grace Kelly, 26, weds Rainier III, Prince of Monaco 70 years ago this hour (Apr 18 1956)
Video: 'I Know There's An Answer (Instrumental Stereo Mix)'
(Sunday, April 17, 1966) — The Beach Boys today completed recording their next album Pet Sounds (ranked second on Rolling Stone‘s 2003 list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”), finishing up the track “I Know There’s An Answer” at Columbia studio in Hollywood for release on May 16, 1966. Continue reading The Beach Boys complete recording ‘Pet Sounds’ album 60 years ago today (Apr 17 1966)
Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 1), April 6th - April 19th, 1966' (Doctor Robert (Live Take 7) at 35:20-38:16)
(Sunday, April 17, 1966, 2:30-10:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — The English rock band The Beatles resumed production of their seventh studio album Revolver this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London as they began recording John Lennon’s “Dr. Robert.”
Video: 'George Harrison at the Today Show 1/2'
(Thursday, April 17, 1986, 7:38 a.m. EST) — In his first major television interview in years, former Beatle George Harrison appeared this morning in the third of a three-part feature on NBC’s Today, recorded at his Henley-on-Thames estate in England in early April 1986.
Video: 'I Love Lucy | Lucy Stomps Grapes In Italy (S5, E23) | Paramount+'
(Monday, April 16, 1956, 9:00-9:30 p.m. EST) — En route to Rome by train, Lucy is spotted by a famous Italian cinema director and chosen to play a part in his new movie Bitter Grapes on tonight’s episode of the CBS sitcom television series I Love Lucy. Continue reading ‘Lucy’s Italian Movie’ episode airs on ‘I Love Lucy’ 70 years ago this hour (Apr 16 1956)
Video: 'Wouldn't It Be Nice (Instrumental Stereo Mix)'
(Saturday, April 16, 1966) — The Beach Boys today completed recording “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” and “Here Today” at Columbia studio in Los Angeles for release on the Pet Sounds album on May 16, 1966. Continue reading The Beach Boys complete ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice’ and ‘Here Today’ 60 years ago today (Apr 16 1966)
(Saturday, April 16, 1966) — “Time Won’t Let Me” by The Outsiders peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Time Won’t Let Me’ by The Outsiders peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 16 1966)
