René Jules Lalique was born in France #OnThisDay in 1860, a designer who created works of beauty out of glass & crystal; he became equally renowned for his jewelry, such as this exquisite butterfly pin:
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Clarence 'Frogman' Henry obituary | Pop and rock | The Guardian

On 7 Apr 2024: #ClarenceFrogmanHenry, American R&B pianist and singer ("Ain't Got No Home"; "(I Don't Know Why) But I Do"), died at 87.
#RIP 🎗

#OnThisDay in 1917, two days after the Senate voted 82 to 6 to declare war against Germany, the House of Representatives voted 373 to 50 to endorse US entrance into World War I; unfortunately, the 'war to end all wars' didn't...

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On this day in 1981, Private Benjamin premiered on CBS! It takes place during the events from the 1980 movie it's based on having moderate success as it ran longer than most series based on a movie and even won awards. It lasted 3 seasons and now celebrates 45 years. #OnThisDay #privatebenjamin #80s

The Black Explorer Erased From History

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1cJCowMz9M

#BlackHistory365 #MatthewHenson #OnThisDay #BlackExplorers #HiddenFigures #ArcticHistory #BlackExcellence #HistoryMatters

Lady Hesketh’s Cartier Aquamarine Tiara  Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the Death of Christian, the 2nd Baroness Hesketh, who passed away on this day in 2006! The politician and educationist who was the chatelaine of the spectacular Easton Neston House, Lady Hesketh had several magnificent jewels including this iconic Cartier Aquamarine Tiara!

Lady Hesketh’s magnificent Cartier Aquamarine Tiara was auctioned off at Sotheby’s after her death #OnThisDay 20 years ago, and is now displayed at Cartier Exhibitions around the world

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📅 On this day in 451:

Attila the Hun captures Metz in France, killing most of its inhabitants and burning the town.

#April07 #OnThisDay

Grand Duke Henri’s Enthronement Gala Royal Guests and Relatives from around Europe joined the Grand Ducal Family for the ‘Joyeuse Entrée’ Festivities to celebrate the Enthronement of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg on this day in 2001, 25 years ago, several months after his Accession to the Grand Ducal Throne the previous October!

The Heirs of The Netherlands, Belgium, Denmarks, Sweden, Norway, Spain, Liechtenstein and Monaco joined the Grand Ducal Family to celebrate the Enthronement of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg at the Palais Grand Ducal #OnThisDay 25 years ago

#FelicityPalmer was born #OnThisDay in 1944, becoming a renowned mezzo soprano; here's Dame Felicity with Thomas Allen in Sir William Walton's "Façade":
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Mamma Mia! (musical)

On the 6th of April 1999: Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' musical "Mamma Mia!", featuring the songs of ABBA, opens at the Prince Edward Theatre in London's West End; transfers twice to other venues and its run is interrupted by COVID-19 in March of 2020.

On This Day In Def Leppard History (6th April 2026) On This Day in Def Leppard History - 6th April, the following concerts and events took place.

On This Day In DEF LEPPARD History - 6th April 2026 🇬🇧

Concerts, Releases and Events:

#dltourhistory #onthisday #defleppard
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39 years ago #OnThisDay in Duke & Anna: Despite hopes that the Quartermaine party will be a distraction from the Mark Carlin stories, Sean has to talk Duke down from confronting the reporter
#GH 4/6/1987 youtu.be/4IKHKJ8PIkE?... #DukeLives

#EthanScorpio - YouTube The story of Ethan's birth is convoluted and contradicts what we know about Holly's whereabouts in 1986-1987. It's also riddled with interference from Holly'...

There’s no Robert & Holly #OnThisDay, but here’s a playlist that shows why/how
Ethan should be Robert’s son! #GH youtube.com/playlist?lis... #RnHFactor

⏳ #OnThisDay
🎧 Local H – Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles? 🎬🔥
📅 April 6, 2004 (22 years)

Named after the actress from Halloween and Carrie.

#LocalH #WhateverHappenedToPJSoles #Music #MusicCollection #Cassette #CassetteCollection 🎵

#OnThisDay in 2008 – Colin Joseph scored twice as hosts #TrinidadandTobago won its 2nd Caribbean Futsal Title after defeating #Haiti, 6:3, in final at Macoya’s Canedo Hall. Both sides advanced to ’08 Concacaf Championship in #Guatemala.

🧪 On This Day — 7 April 1795
The Metric System was officially adopted in France, standardising units of measurement.A foundation for science, engineering, and global data consistency.#NITheCS #Mathematics #ScienceHistory #OnThisDay

Gerry Mulligan

On the 6th of April 1927: #GerryMulligan, American saxophonist and orchestra leader (Jazz On A Summer Day), born in Queens, New York City (d. 1996).
#HappyBirthday #RIP 🕊️🪦🎚️🕯️

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (1993)

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (1993)

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (1993)

33 years ago, the world was captivated by the release of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. This iconic 1993 game continues to enchant players today. What's your favorite memory from this timeless adventure? #Zelda #LinkesAwakening

#Retro #RetroGaming #OnThisDay #GBC #LegendOfZelda

#OnThisDay in 1997: WCW Spring Stampede PPV: Prince Iaukea defeated Lord Steven Regal to retain the WCW Worlds Television Title.

#OnThisDay in 1980: New Japan / All Japan: Seibu Stadium: After the inter-promotional softball tournament, Antonio Inoki and Giant Baba shake hands and pose with Seiji Sakaguchi and Jumbo Tsuruta, a rare public image of Japanese wrestling’s rival giants sharing the same stage in good spirits.

#OnThisDay in 1980: New Japan / All Japan: Seibu Stadium, Tokorozawa: Antonio Inoki steps in to face Giant Baba during the inter-promotional softball tournament, with Riki Choshu behind the plate. One of those rare crossover images where the two rival aces squared off, just not in a wrestling ring.

#OnThisDay in 1980: New Japan / All Japan: Seibu Stadium, Tokorozawa, Saitama: During the inter-promotional softball tournament, Antonio Inoki sits with his wife Mitsuko Baisho, daughter Hiroko, and ring announcer Tetsuo Baisho.

#OnThisDay in 1980: New Japan / All Japan: Seibu Stadium, Tokorozawa, Saitama: During a New Japan vs All Japan softball tournament, Giant Baba hits Mitsuko Baisho, Antonio Inoki’s wife, with a pitch as she appears in the game as a guest substitute. One of those wonderfully odd side scenes.

#OnThisDay in 1968: Japan Pro Wrestling: Kuramae Kokugikan, Tokyo: Fred Blassie and Tarzan Tyler beat Antonio Inoki and Kintarō Ōki.

A bloodied Inoki, his forehead split open, has Blassie in a headlock and drives him towards the ringpost.

#OnThisDay in 1967: Japan Pro Wrestling: Tokyo: During training, Antonio Inoki and Great Ito instruct Seiji Sakaguchi in the facelock as the future star learns his craft in the dojo.

#OnThisDay in 1987: New Japan: Korakuen Hall, Tokyo: Crusher Bam Bam Bigelow in the ring ahead of the Blazing Cherry Blossom 1987 main event.

Antonio Inoki defeated Bigelow.

Podcast Actor Brian Donlevy Golden Age of Radio Tribute April 6, 1972 actor Brian Donlevy died at 71. On this special podcast listen to a Golden Age of Radio thriller starring Brian Donlevy.

#onthisday #onthisdate #otd April 6, 1972 #actor #briandonlevy died at 71. On this special #podcast listen to a #goldenage of #radio #oldtimeradio #otr #audio #thriller starring Brian Donlevy. rileyandkimmyshow.blogspot.com/2023/04/podc...

#OnThisDay in 1992: All Japan: Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Osaka: Jumbo Tsuruta beat Masanobu Fuchi in a Champion Carnival match.

Jumbo has Fuchi cinched in a sleeper.

#OnThisDay in 1983: All Japan: Ishinomaki City General Gymnasium, Ishinomaki, Miyagi: Kerry Von Erich yanks Genichiro Tenryu in to the ring with the Iron Claw during the 1st Grand Champion Carnival tour.

#OnThisDay in 1984: Randy Savage attacks Jimmy Suzuki (a Japanese photographer who was talking about pics he took of Jerry Lawler in Japan)