April 1955 - (57 years ago)- WGTO-AM signed on-the-air for the first time from studios then located in Haines City. The station was licensed for operation with 10,000 watts of power at 540 kilohertz - from local sunrise to local sunset.

April 3, 1976 (36 years ago) - After being closed for 5 months in order to undergo a $3 million expansion - Mattel re-opens an expanded Circus World theme-park with several new shows under the "Big Top".

April 4, 1987 (25 years ago) - Boardwalk and Baseball theme-park officially opens at the former Circus World location.

April 13, 1945 - Oft-time manager of the Sammy Killegrew Dance Band (aka The Starfires), Sam Killebrew, was born.

April 23, 1982 (30 years ago) - Duke Burr plays his last job with Southern Honey (at the Hartridge Restaurant) having taken the job of lead guitarist with Reba McIntire's band.

April 26, 1973 (38 years ago) - Ground breaking ceremonies for the Circus World "Advance Showcase" were held on the southeast corner of the junction of US 27 and Interstate 4, north of Haines City, FL.