Mob of former Confederate soldiers and Ku Klux Klan members kill dozens of Black militia men in Colfax, Louisiana 150 years ago this hour #OnThisday #OTD (Apr 13 1873)

1870s


Video: 'The Horrifying True Story Behind the Colfax Massacre | True Crime Stories'

(Easter Sunday, April 13, 1873, approximately 12:30 p.m. local time; during the Colfax massacre, part of the Reconstruction Era) — A mob of former Confederate soldiers and Ku Klux Klan members killed an estimated 62-153 black militiamen occupying the Grant Parish, Louisiana, courthouse today over a contested gubernatorial election. Continue reading Mob of former Confederate soldiers and Ku Klux Klan members kill dozens of Black militia men in Colfax, Louisiana 150 years ago this hour #OnThisday #OTD (Apr 13 1873) →

President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicates Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C. 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1943)

1940s, U.S. Presidents, World War II


Video: 'Roosevelt Unveils Jefferson Memorial (1943)'

(Tuesday, April 13, 1943, 11:45 a.m.-12:35 p.m. EWT) — On the 200th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson’s birth and at the height of World War II, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated the majestic Jefferson Memorial today in Washington, D.C., as a “shrine to freedom.” Continue reading President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicates Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C. 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1943) →

U.S. President Thomas Jefferson born in Shadwell, Virginia, 280 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1743)

1740s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Thomas Jefferson - Author of The Declaration of Indepence & 3rd U.S. President | Mini Bio | BIO'

(Wednesday, April 13, 1743) — Thomas Jefferson, an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and Founding Father who served as the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809, was born today at his family’s home in Shadwell, Goochland County, Virginia, now part of Albemarle County. Continue reading U.S. President Thomas Jefferson born in Shadwell, Virginia, 280 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1743) →

‘That’ll Be the Day’ British coming of age drama film co-starring Ringo Starr premieres in London 50 years ago #OnThisday #OTD (Apr 12 1973)

1970s, Movies 1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'That'll Be The Day'

(Thursday, April 12, 1973) — That’ll Be the Day, a film about a gifted but wayward young man who finally discovers a sense of purpose when he decides to turn his love of music into a career (loosely-based on John Lennon’s early years), premiered today at ABC 2 cinema on Shaftsbury Avenue in London. Continue reading ‘That’ll Be the Day’ British coming of age drama film co-starring Ringo Starr premieres in London 50 years ago #OnThisday #OTD (Apr 12 1973) →

The Beatles release third single ‘From Me To You’/’Thank You Girl’ in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 11 1963)

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


Audio: 'From Me To You (Mono / Remastered)'

(Thursday, April 11, 1963) — The British rock music band The Beatles released their third single, “From Me To You” and “Thank You Girl” today in the UK. Continue reading The Beatles release third single ‘From Me To You’/’Thank You Girl’ in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 11 1963) →

Lee Harvey Oswald attempts to assassinate retired U.S. Major General Edwin Walker at his Dallas home 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1963)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Aftermath of Assassination Attempt on Maj. Gen. Edwin Walker | Investigation & Interview | Apr. 1963'

(Wednesday, April 10, 1963, at approximately 9:00 p.m. CST) — Lee Harvey Oswald attempted to kill retired U.S. Major General Edwin Walker tonight, firing the Carcano rifle that he would use to assassinate President John F. Kennedy seven months and 12 days later. Continue reading Lee Harvey Oswald attempts to assassinate retired U.S. Major General Edwin Walker at his Dallas home 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1963) →

Nuclear submarine Thresher sinks off Cape Cod, killing all 129 on board 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1963)

1960s, Cold War


Video: 'USS Thresher (SSN-593) (documentary)'

(Wednesday, April 10, 1963, 9:18 a.m. EST) — The fast-attack nuclear submarine USS Thresher (SSN-593) sank today during deep-diving tests 220 miles east of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, killing the 112 U.S. Navy personnel and 17 civilians on board. Continue reading Nuclear submarine Thresher sinks off Cape Cod, killing all 129 on board 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1963) →

‘One on One’ by Hall & Oates peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1983)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, April 9, 1983) — “One on One” by Hall & Oates peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘One on One’ by Hall & Oates peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1983) →

Jubilant Iraqis celebrate collapse of Saddam Hussein’s regime, beheading a toppled statue of their longtime ruler in downtown Baghdad 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 2003)

2000s


Video: 'Saddam Hussein Regime collapses in Iraq, April 2003'

(Wednesday, April 9, 2003, 6:49 p.m. Arabia Standard Time; during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, part of the Iraq War, the Iraq conflict and the War on terror) — Jubilant Iraqis celebrated the collapse of Saddam Hussein’s regime today, beheading a toppled 20-foot-tall statue of Saddam in Baghdad’s Firdos Square shortly after the capture of the city. Continue reading Jubilant Iraqis celebrate collapse of Saddam Hussein’s regime, beheading a toppled statue of their longtime ruler in downtown Baghdad 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 2003) →

Paul McCartney and Wings film promotional video for ‘My Love’ single in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, Television 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - My Love (Original film) 1973'

(Sunday, April 8, 1973) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings filmed the group’s promotional video new single “My Love” today in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings film promotional video for ‘My Love’ single in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1973) →