Video: 'Elton at Wembley 1984' (24 videos)
(Saturday, June 30, 1984) — Rock star Elton John performed tonight at London’s Wembley Stadium before 70,000 screaming fans.
Video: 'Elton at Wembley 1984' (24 videos)
(Saturday, June 30, 1984) — Rock star Elton John performed tonight at London’s Wembley Stadium before 70,000 screaming fans.
(Saturday, June 30, 1984) — “Dancing in the Dark” by Bruce Springsteen at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks.
Video: 'Hitler's Bodyguard: The Night Of The Long Knives'
(Saturday, June 30, 1934, starting between 6:00-7:00 a.m. local time) — Reich Chancellor of Germany Adolf Hitler launched a three-day “blood purge” of political and military rivals today in Germany in what came to be known as “The Night of the Long Knives.” Continue reading Hitler begins ‘blood purge’ of political, military rivals 80 years ago this morning (June 30 1934)
Video: '1974: Mikhail Baryshnikov defects from the Soviet Union'
(Saturday, June 29, 1974; during the Cold War) — Mikhail Baryshnikov, considered one of the world’s greatest dancers, ran three blocks today to a waiting car in Toronto and effectively defected from the Soviet Union.
(Saturday, June 29, 1974) — “Sundown” by Gordon Lightfoot peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, June 29, 1974) — “Be Thankful for What You Got” by William DeVaughn peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, June 29, 1974) — “If You Love Me (Let Me Know)” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. It was the singer’s second of 15 appearances in the top ten of the chart (1974-1983).
(Saturday, June 29, 1974) — “Train of Thought” by Cher peaked at #27 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, June 29, 1974) — “Already Gone” by the Eagles peaked at #32 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Video: '83 Dunedin (26-29 June 1964)' (June 29, 1964, at 21:52-24:53)
(Monday, June 29, 1964, morning) — Paul McCartney and George Harrison of The Beatles were interviewed this morning by 4BK Radio DJ Tony Macarthur at Lennons Hotel in Brisbane, Australia.