A force of U.S. warplanes based in Britain bombed several sites in Libya, killing or wounding several of Muammar al-Qaddafi's children and narrowly missing Qaddafi himself.
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"Wilson Kipsang crushed the London Marathon in 2:04:29—setting a new course record and leaving the rest in his wake. At No. 6 in the UK charts? I Got U by Duke Dumont. Fast feet, feel-good beats."
"12 April 2021. After 175 days, Britain reopens—pubs, shops, salons, all back in business. It felt like coming up for air. Meanwhile, Tiësto's The Business fittingly held the No. 7 spot in the charts. Lockdown lifted, dancefloor pending."
"Brixton, 1981. The pressure had been building for years—over-policing, racial injustice, and a community pushed to its limits. The streets spoke, and so did the charts. Hazel O’Connor’s D-Days was a fitting soundtrack to a nation on edge."
"McCartney didn’t just drop a solo album—he dropped a bombshell. The Beatles were done. No press conference, no grand farewell, just a footnote in a press release. Meanwhile, The Who were out there searching with The Seeker. Different bands, different paths."
"On April 9, 1969, Concorde 002 lifted off from Filton, Bristol—marking a bold leap into the age of supersonic flight. As the future took off, David Bowie’s Space Oddity was floating up the UK charts at No. 16. Engineering and imagination, both flying high."
#Concorde #SpaceOddity #OnThisDay #1969
"In 1961, the tragic explosion of the MV Dara off the coast of Dubai marked one of the worst maritime disasters of the time. Meanwhile, Mr. Acker Bilk’s smooth clarinet tones with 'Stranger on the Shore' were just making waves in the UK charts at No. 30. #MaritimeHistory #MVdara #AckerBilk"
"1972 in Belfast: Three IRA members died in a premature explosion while handling a bomb. A stark moment from the years of conflict known as The Troubles. Meanwhile, Argent's 'Hold Your Head Up' was making waves at No. 6 in the charts. History and music side by side. #TheTroubles #Argent #1972"
1992. Virgin Radio was gearing up to hit the airwaves, and SL2 was blasting On a Ragga Tip – absolute rave classic. Radio was about to change, and so was the soundtrack.
#RaveEra#OnThisDay #VirginRadio #SL2 #RaveAnthems #RadioHistory #UKMusic #1992 #RadioRevolution
On This Day: 3 April 1985
Vic Elliot set a record in London by pocketing 15,780 pool balls in 24 hours, showcasing remarkable endurance and skill.
In the UK charts: Cry by Godley & Creme was at No. 21.
#OnThisDay #PoolRecord #GodleyAndCreme #UKCharts #1985
On This Day: 2 April 1982
Argentina invaded and seized the Falkland Islands from the United Kingdom, marking the beginning of the Falklands War. British forces would later reclaim the islands after intense conflict.
In the UK charts: More Than This by Roxy Music was at No. 6.
#RoxyMusic
On This Day: 1 April 1970
Serious riots broke out in the Ballymurphy estate, Belfast, between Catholic residents and the British Army, marking a significant escalation during the Troubles.
In the UK charts: House of the Rising Sun by Frijid Pink was at No. 13.
#Ballymurphy #FrijidPink
On This Day: 31 March 1979
The last British soldier left Malta, marking the country's Freedom Day (Jum il-Ħelsien) as Malta became fully sovereign, ending nearly two centuries of British military presence.
In the UK charts: Something Else by the Sex Pistols was at No. 7.
#FreedomDay #SexPistols
On This Day: 30 March 1967
The iconic cover photo for The Beatles' Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band was taken by photographer Michael Cooper, marking a defining moment in pop culture
In the UK charts: The First Cut Is the Deepest by P.P. Arnold was at No. 30
#TheBeatles #SgtPepper #PPArnold
On This Day: 29 March 2014
The first same-sex marriages took place in the UK after the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 came into effect, marking a historic step for LGBTQ+ rights.
In the UK charts: Ready for Your Love by Gorgon City featuring MNEK was at No. 27.
#LGBTQRights #GorgonCity
On This Day: 28 March 1994
BBC Radio 5 Live began broadcasting for the first time, bringing the UK rolling news and live sport in a new, more conversational format.
In the UK charts: Streets of Philadelphia by Bruce Springsteen was at No. 3
#OnThisDay #Radio5Live #BruceSpringsteen #UKCharts #1994
On This Day: 27 March 2020
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 and would continue to lead the government from self-isolation “thanks to the wizardry of modern technology.”
In the UK charts: Dance Monkey by Tones & I was at No. 14.
#DanceMonkey
