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Germany’s ‘Red Baron’ flying ace shot down and killed 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 21 1918)

1910s, World War I


Video: 'The Red Baron - Manfred von Richthofen I WHO DID WHAT IN WW1?'

(Sunday, April 21, 1918, just after 11:00 a.m. local time) — Manfred von Richthofen, the German fighter pilot known as the “Red Baron” who was credited with 80 air combat victories during World War I, was himself shot down and killed today while in action over Morlancourt Ridge near the Somme River. He was 25. Continue reading Germany’s ‘Red Baron’ flying ace shot down and killed 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 21 1918) →

Sarah McLachlan begins filming ‘Mirrorball’ concert video 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1998)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s


Video: 'Sarah McLachlan - Live - Mirrorball' (23 videos)

(Monday, April 20, 1998) — The filming of two concerts performed on consecutive nights began tonight at Theater of the Clouds in the Rose Garden arena in Portland, Oregon, for Sarah McLachlan’s concert video Mirrorball, released Oct. 12, 1999. Continue reading Sarah McLachlan begins filming ‘Mirrorball’ concert video 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1998) →

The Doors filmed at CBC Studios in Toronto 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s, The Doors


Video: 'Toronto,1968 CBC TV'

(Saturday, April 20, 1968) — The Doors were filmed filmed and photographed by various media outlets and fans today at CBC Studios following their arrival at the Toronto International Airport for broadcast on the May 28, 1968, edition of The Day It Is. Continue reading The Doors filmed at CBC Studios in Toronto 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968) →

The Rolling Stones complete ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'Jumpin' Jack Flash'

(Saturday, April 20, 1968) — English rock band The Rolling Stones completed recording “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” today at Olympic Sound Studios in London for release as a single in May 1968. Continue reading The Rolling Stones complete ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968) →

‘Lady Madonna’ by The Beatles peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s

(Saturday, April 20, 1968) — “Lady Madonna” by The Beatles peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Lady Madonna’ by The Beatles peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968) →

‘Dance to the Music’ by Sly and the Family Stone peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, April 20, 1968) — “Dance to the Music” by Sly and the Family Stone peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Dance to the Music’ by Sly and the Family Stone peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968) →

‘Scarborough Fair (/Canticle)’ by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, April 20, 1968) — “Scarborough Fair (/Canticle)” by Simon & Garfunkel peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Scarborough Fair (/Canticle)’ by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968) →

President McKinley signs ultimatum to Spain 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1898)

1890s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'What Is The Teller Amendment'

(Wednesday, April 20, 1898, 11:24 a.m. local time) — The United States moved closer to war with Spain today as President William McKinley signed a joint Congressional resolution demanding Spanish withdrawal and authorizing the President to use military force to help Cuba gain independence. Continue reading President McKinley signs ultimatum to Spain 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1898) →

‘Jennifer Juniper’ by Donovan peaks at #26 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, April 20, 1968) — “Jennifer Juniper” by Donovan peaks at #26 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Jennifer Juniper’ by Donovan peaks at #26 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968) →

‘Red Red Wine’ by Neil Diamond peaks at #62 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, April 20, 1968) — “Red Red Wine” by Neil Diamond peaks at #62 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Red Red Wine’ by Neil Diamond peaks at #62 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968) →