Daily Archives: June 4, 2015

The Beach Boys complete recording of ‘California Girls,’ ‘Summer Days’ album 50 years ago today (June 4 1965)


Video: 'The Beach Boys - California Girls (HQ Stereo, 1965)'

(Friday, June 4, 1965) — The Beach Boys completed the recording of “California Girls” today at CBS Columbia Square in Hollywood, wrapping up recording sessions (that began Feb. 24, 1965) for the group’s album Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!). Continue reading The Beach Boys complete recording of ‘California Girls,’ ‘Summer Days’ album 50 years ago today (June 4 1965)

Japanese Foreign Minister holds out possibility of cutting deal with Soviets 70 years ago today (June 4 1945)


Video: 'Peter Jennings - Hiroshima: Why the Bomb was Dropped (1995)' (June 4, 1945, 35:33)

(Monday, June 4, 1945; part of the Pacific War during World War II) — Japanese Foreign Minister Togo Shigenori cabled Japanese Ambassador Naotaki Sato in Moscow today that “it is a matter of utmost urgency that we should not only prevent Russia from entering the war but should also induce her to adopt a favorable attitude toward Japan. I would therefore like you to miss no favorable opportunity to talk to the Soviet leaders.”