Hitler marries Eva Braun, dictates last will and testament 80 years ago this hour (Apr 29 1945)

1940s, World War II

Video: 'The World At War 1973(World War II Documentary)Episode 21-Nemesis:Germany(February-May 1945)' (Apr. 29, 1945, at 43:20)

(Sunday, April 29, 1945, approximately 12:30 a.m. CEST; during the Battle of Berlin on the Eastern Front during World War II) — German dictator Adolf Hitler married Eva Braun today in a small civil ceremony within the Führerbunker, an air-raid shelter located near the Reich Chancellery in Berlin, Germany. Continue reading Hitler marries Eva Braun, dictates last will and testament 80 years ago this hour (Apr 29 1945) →

Saigon’s Tan Son Nhut airport comes under rocket fire 50 years ago this hour (Apr 29 1975)

1970s, Cold War, Vietnam War


Video: 'Vietnam : A Television History ep.12 "End of the Tunnel, 1973-1975"' (Apr. 29, 1975, at 44:37)

(Tuesday, April 29, 1975, around 4:00 a.m. Saigon Standard Time; during the 1975 Spring Offensive of the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and Cold War) — Saigon’s Tan Son Nhut airport came under the heaviest rocket attack of the war early this morning, preventing passenger planes from taking off, as North Vietnamese troops assaulted parts of the city’s suburbs. But U.S. ambassador, Graham Martin was still reluctant to begin a full-scale helicopter evacuation. Continue reading Saigon’s Tan Son Nhut airport comes under rocket fire 50 years ago this hour (Apr 29 1975) →

The Beatles film interior pub scene for ‘Help!’ film, accept ‘Grandma’ award 60 years ago this afternoon (Apr 28 1965)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles - Help! Movie 1965 1080p BluRay HD' (Apr. 28, 1965, at 1:04:43-1:08:37)

(Wednesday, April 28, 1965, afternoon) — The Beatles filmed the interior pub scene for their second feature film Help! today at Twickenham Film Studios in London, which culminated with Ringo Starr falling through a trapdoor into a cellar (cellar scenes were shot Apr. 7, 1965; external pub scenes shot Apr. 24, 1965). Continue reading The Beatles film interior pub scene for ‘Help!’ film, accept ‘Grandma’ award 60 years ago this afternoon (Apr 28 1965) →

Hitler learns Himmler negotiating German surrender to Western Allies 80 years ago this hour (Apr 28 1945)

1940s, World War II

Video: 'The World At War 1973(World War II Documentary)Episode 21-Nemesis:Germany(February-May 1945)' (Apr. 28, 1945, at 34:13)

(Saturday, April 28, 1945, approximately 7:00 p.m. CEST; during the Battle of Berlin on the Eastern Front during World War II) — German fascist dictator Adolf Hitler learned today (from a BBC report originating from Reuters) that Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler, who had left Berlin on April 20, 1945, was trying to discuss surrender terms with the Western Allies through Count Folke Bernadotte. Continue reading Hitler learns Himmler negotiating German surrender to Western Allies 80 years ago this hour (Apr 28 1945) →

Deposed Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, mistress executed 80 years ago this hour (Apr 28 1945)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'The Final Moments Of Benito Mussolini'

(Saturday, April 28, 1945, 4:10 p.m. CEST; during World War II) — Deposed Italian fascist dictator (and strong ally of German Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler) Benito Mussolini and his mistress, Clara Petacci, were summarily executed today near Lake Como by Italian partisans as they attempted to flee the country. Continue reading Deposed Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, mistress executed 80 years ago this hour (Apr 28 1945) →

Exhibit that gave rise to ‘Art Deco’ opens in Paris 100 years ago today (Apr 28 1925)

1920s


Video: 'A305/11: The International Exhibition of Decorative Arts Paris 1925

(Tuesday, April 28, 1925) — The International Exposition of Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts opened before a crowd of 4,000 invited guests today, showcasing the latest in contemporary design and craftsmanship. Continue reading Exhibit that gave rise to ‘Art Deco’ opens in Paris 100 years ago today (Apr 28 1925) →

Lincoln Funeral Train arrives in Cleveland 160 years ago this hour (Apr 28 1865)

1860s, American Civil War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Ken.Burns.The.Civil.War.9of9.The.Better.Angels.Of.Our.Nature' Apr. 28, 1865 at 23:09-23:22)

(Friday, April 28, 1865, 6:50 a.m.; during the American Civil War) — The remains U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and his deceased son, William Wallace Lincoln, stopped in Cleveland today for public viewing at Monument Square on a 1,654 mile journey to Springfield, Illinois, for final burial.

Minh replaces Huong as South Vietnamese president 50 years ago this hour (Apr 28 1975)

1970s, Cold War, Vietnam War


Video: 'Vietnam : A Television History ep.12 "End of the Tunnel, 1973-1975"' (Apr. 28, 1975, at 44:07)

(Monday, April 28, 1975, 5:00 p.m. Saigon Standard Time; during the 1975 Spring Offensive of the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and Cold War) — General Duong Van Minh, known widely as “Big Minh,” was sworn in as president of South Vietnam today, as Communist forces moved to within barely a mile of Saigon’s city limits. Continue reading Minh replaces Huong as South Vietnamese president 50 years ago this hour (Apr 28 1975) →

Battle of Saigon begins 70 years ago this hour (Apr 28 1955)

1950s, Cold War


Video: 'Vietnam: A Television History (Ep-3) America's Mandarin (1954-1963)' (Apr. 28, 1955, at 12:04)

(Thursday, April 28, 1955, 11:15 a.m. Saigon Standard Time; during the Cold War) — The Battle of Saigon, a month-long battle between the Vietnamese National Army of the State of Vietnam (later to become the Army of the Republic of Vietnam) and the private army of the Bình Xuyên organized crime syndicate, began today. Continue reading Battle of Saigon begins 70 years ago this hour (Apr 28 1955) →

North Vietnamese commandos at gates of Saigon 50 years ago this morning (Apr 28 1975)

1970s, Cold War, Vietnam War


Video: 'Vietnam : A Television History ep.12 "End of the Tunnel, 1973-1975"' (Apr. 28, 1975, at 43:46-44:07)

(Monday, April 28, 1975, daybreak; during the 1975 Spring Offensive of the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and Cold War) — At daybreak today, South Vietnamese troops faced North Vietnamese commandos at the Newport Bridge. They were at the gates of Saigon. Continue reading North Vietnamese commandos at gates of Saigon 50 years ago this morning (Apr 28 1975) →