Category: Day in history

Down, But Not Out – April 30, 1945

  . . . or click on the link here for Audio Player – News for April 29, 1945 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection This day, April 30, 1945 was filled with reports of a rumored surrender of Germany to the Allies. But fighting was continuing, and amid cautious optimism,

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Weekend Of The Long Knives – April 23, 1973

  . . . or click on the link here for Audio Player – NBC News – April 23, 1973 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection A busy and dramatic day, this April 23rd in 1973. Watergate was the focus. And rumors, accusations, revelations and finger-pointing at the highest of places

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Emotions On Overdrive – April 21, 2000

  . . . or click on the link here for Audio Player – CBS World News Roundup – April 21, 2000 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection On this April 21st in 2000 it was not only Good Friday it was also a day of protests and emotions in Miami.

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The Dog Days Of War – April 20, 1944

  . . . or click on the link here for Audio Player – News for April 20, 1944 – Office Of War Information News broadcast – Gordon Skene Sound Collection. As the war dragged on, seemingly every part of the planet was engaged in some aspect of the conflict

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