Video: 'The World At War: Pacific 1/5' (June 19, 1944, at 8:31)
(Monday, June 19, 1944, 5:50 a.m. ChST; part of World War II, Pacific War) — The Battle of the Philippine Sea, a decisive naval battle which eliminated the Imperial Japanese Navy’s ability to conduct large-scale carrier actions, began today. Continue reading Great Marianas Turkey Shoot begins 70 years ago this hour (June 19 1944)
Video: 'Vietnam a Television History Episode 1' (June 18, 1954, at 53:30)
(Friday, June 18, 1954; during the First Indochina War, part of the Cold War) — The French cabinet fell and a new prime minister took over today, Pierre Mendès France, a critic of the Indochina War.
Video: 'BEATLES AT THE STADIUM 1964 VOL.14' (Sydney Stadium at :48-4:02)
(Thursday, June 18, 1964) — The Beatles, including Paul McCartney who turned 22 today, were filmed tonight performing at Sydney Stadium in Australia. Continue reading The Beatles perform in Sydney, Australia 50 years ago tonight (June 18 1964)
Video: 'THE BEATLES Anthology 3 (Part 5/5) Subtitulado Español.[HQ]' (Sydney hotel at 4:18-4:32)
(Thursday, June 18, 1964) — The Beatles ventured onto the balcony of their top-floor suite at the Sheraton Motel Hotel in Sydney, Australia, today to wave to fans.
