(Wednesday, June 8, 1864) — President Abraham Lincoln of Illinois was nominated for a second term today at the National Union Convention meeting at the Front Street Theatre in Baltimore, defeating Ulysses S. Grant (who was not a candidate) 484-22 on the first ballot. Continue reading Republicans nominate Lincoln-Johnson ticket 150 years ago today (June 8 1864)
Daily Archives: June 8, 2014
The Beatles hold a press conference in Hong Kong 50 years ago this evening (June 8 1964)
(Monday, June 8, 1964, evening local time) — The Beatles held a press conference and were interviewed by radio reporters this evening at the President Hotel, Kowloon, Hong Kong (click here for three brief audio samples).
The Beatles arrive in Hong Kong 50 years ago this hour (June 8 1964)
Video: 'Beatles Anthology (6/8) - Part 3' (June 8, 1964, at 6:09-6:39)
(Monday, June 8, 1964, 4:40 p.m. local time) — More than 1,000 fans were waiting for The Beatles at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Airport when the rock band arrived today on their world tour.