On This Day: April 3
Tornado Talk Summary
The deadliest tornado of the April 3-4, 1974 outbreak was the F5 that hit Xenia, OH. Per the SPC, it continues to be in the top 10 of costliest tornadoes on record. Per Thomas Grazulis in Significant Tornadoes, “This was the most publicized tornado of the day and perhaps the most well-studied tornado in history, from a wind-engineering perspective.” 36 people were killed and over 1100 others were injured. Read the full summary here!
SIGTOR Spotlight
Highlighting a Tornado Before 1950
from Significant Tornadoes by Thomas Grazulis!
April 3, 1924: An F2 tornado moved slowly through parts of Denton and Dallas Counties in Texas. Near Renner, a man was killed when he was tossed into a tree. At the end of the 15 mile path, the Lawler schoolhouse was demolished. A total of 14 injuries occurred.
Twister From The 2000s
On this day in 2012, an EF3 tornado struck the town of Forney, TX. Seven people were injured as 14 homes were destroyed and 70 others were damaged. Source.
Weather Rewind
There is more weather phenomenon than just tornadoes?
On This Day in OTHER weather history!
On this day in 1898: An avalanche near Chilkoot Pass, Alaska buried 142 people and killed 43 others. Source.
Pieces of the Past
A Look Back Through The Ages! On This Day In History!
Historical Event
On this day in 1922: Joseph Stalin is appointed General Secretary of the Russian Communist Party by an ailing Vladimir Lenin. Check out more historical events at onthisday.com!
Famous Birthday
Alec Baldwin, was born April 3, 1958, Massapequa, NY. He is an actor of great versatility who was especially known for his portrayal of roguish characters. Source: Britannica.
Film & TV
On this day in 1968: “Planet of the Apes”, starring Charlton Heston and Roddy McDowell premiers nationally in the United States. Get more daily history at onthisday.com!
Music Trivia
On this day in 2008: Mariah Carey smashed Elvis Presley’s US chart record by scoring the 18th number one of her career with ‘Touch My Body’, from her new album E=MC2. Carey had now surpassed Elvis Presley’s 17 number ones, The Beatles still held the record with 20 US No.1 hit singles.. Get into the groove with more music trivia at thisdayinmusic.com!
Radar of the Day
