Daily Archives: July 2, 2019

Ex-Rolling Stone Brian Jones found motionless in swimming pool 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'What happened to BRIAN JONES?'

(Wednesday, July 2, 1969, 11:15 p.m. BST) — English musician Brian Jones, who had been kicked out of the rock band The Rolling Stones less than a month ago, was found motionless tonight at the bottom of his swimming pool at his Cotchford Farm estate southwest of the village of Hartfield, East Sussex, in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in southern England. Continue reading Ex-Rolling Stone Brian Jones found motionless in swimming pool 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1969) →

The Beatles record ‘Her Majesty,’ early version of ‘Golden Slumbers’/’Carry That Weight’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'ABBEY ROAD N.W.3 The Beatles' ('Her Majesty' take 3 in mono at 37:36)

(Wednesday, July 2, 1969, 3:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. BST; during sessions for Abbey Road) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles recorded three takes of “Her Majesty,” the first two of which were incomplete, with just vocals and acoustic guitar today at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Her Majesty,’ early version of ‘Golden Slumbers’/’Carry That Weight’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1969) →

Slaves being shipped to Cuba revolt and seize La Amistad 180 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1839)

1830s


Video: 'History of the Slave Ship Amistad'

(Tuesday, July 2, 1839, at approximately 4:00 a.m. local time) — 53 slaves recently abducted from Africa revolted and seized the Spanish schooner La Amistad today while sailing from Havana to Puerto Príncipe, Cuba. Continue reading Slaves being shipped to Cuba revolt and seize La Amistad 180 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1839) →