Video: 'The Beatles - Across The Universe (The Beatles In India)'
(Thursday, April 11, 1968) — John Lennon and George Harrison of The Beatles abruptly departed the International Academy of Meditation, also called the Chaurasi Kutia ashram, in Rishikesh, India, today following rumors of inappropriate behavior towards his female students by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Continue reading Lennon, Harrison depart meditation retreat in India 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 11 1968)
Video: '1968 Oscars' (24 videos)
(Wednesday, April 10, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-8:50 p.m. PST) — In the Heat of the Night, an American mystery drama film about a black police detective from the North who forces a bigoted Southern sheriff to accept his help with a murder investigation, won five Oscars tonight at the 40th Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor (Rod Steiger). Continue reading ‘In the Heat of the Night’ wins Best Picture 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1968)
Video: 'Dr. King's Funeral Service'
(Tuesday, April 9, 1968, 10:30 a.m. EST; during the African-American civil rights movement (1954–1968)) — Funeral services were held today in Atlanta for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., beginning with a private service for family and friends at Ebenezer Baptist Church, where King and his father had both served as senior pastors, five days after the civil rights leader was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. Continue reading Funeral services for MLK begin in Atlanta 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1968)
Video: 'April 8, 1968: Memphis March Honors MLK'
(Monday, April 8, 1968; during the Memphis sanitation strike, part of the African-American civil rights movement (1954–1968)) — An estimated 42,000 people, led by Mrs. Coretta Scott King, silently marched through Memphis today in honor of her late husband, civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Continue reading King’s widow leads march of 42,000 in Memphis 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1968)
Video: 'Eyes On The Prize - (Part 10) The Promised Land 1967–1968' (Apr. 7, 1968, at 41:34)
(Sunday, April 7, 1968; during the African-American civil rights movement (1954–1968)) — Coretta Scott King and her four children viewed the body of her husband today as he lay in state at Sisters Chapel on the campus of Spelman College in Atlanta.
Continue reading King’s widow, children view his body in Atlanta 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 7 1968)
Video: 'PET 1968'
(Saturday, April 6, 1968, evening local time) — Justice Minister Pierre Trudeau, 46, became the new leader of the Liberal party tonight and the next Prime Minister of Canada. Continue reading Pierre Trudeau becomes next Prime Minister of Canada 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 6 1968)
Video: '50 years ago: Explosion rips through Richmond, killing 41'
(Saturday, April 6, 1968, 1:47 p.m. EST) — 41 people were killed and more than 150 were injured today when a double explosion and fire tore through nearly two blocks of Main Street in downtown Richmond, Indiana. Continue reading 41 killed in Richmond, Indiana explosion 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 6 1968)
(Saturday, April 6, 1968) — “Young Girl” by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap peaks at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Young Girl’ by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 6 1968)
(Saturday, April 6, 1968) — “La-La (Means I Love You)” by The Delfonics peaks at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘La-La (Means I Love You)’ by The Delfonics peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 6 1968)
(Saturday, April 6, 1968) — “Kiss Me Goodbye” by Petula Clark peaks at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Kiss Me Goodbye’ by Petula Clark peaks at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 6 1968)
