Daily Archives: July 17, 2014

Jackson calls on Democrats to reconcile, back nominee 30 years ago tonight (July 17 1984)


Video: 'Matt Libman Presents: Jesse Jackson 1984 Democratic National Convention Keynote Address (1 of 5)'

(Tuesday, July 17, 1984, evening PDT) — The 1984 Democratic National Convention belonged to civil rights leader and presidential candidate Jesse Jackson tonight, who brought the house down in San Francisco as he preached a sermon of unity, harmony and victory following a fractious and contentious primary season (click here for audio/transcript of the full address).

The Beatles record fourth appearance on ‘From Us To You’ 50 years ago this hour (July 17 1964)


Video: '# 49. The Beatles - (BBC Radio, "From Us to You" # 4, August 3, 1964)'

(Friday, July 17, 1964, 2:15-6:15 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded a fourth appearance for the BBC Light Programme From Us To You this afternoon at the BBC Paris Studio in London, for airing on Aug. 3, 1964, at 10 a.m. Continue reading The Beatles record fourth appearance on ‘From Us To You’ 50 years ago this hour (July 17 1964)