The Beatles arrive at Lunken Airport in Cincinnati 60 years ago this hour (Aug 20 1966)

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Video: 'The beatles - Cincinnatti Lunken Airport arrival raw footage 1966'

(Saturday, August 20, 1966, 2:45 a.m. EDT) — The Beatles arrived at Lunken Airport in Cincinnati early this morning on the ninth stop of what turned out to be their final tour, having escaped Memphis and the Bible Belt at midnight CDT without bodily injury amid the band’s ‘Jesus’ controversy. Continue reading The Beatles arrive at Lunken Airport in Cincinnati 60 years ago this hour (Aug 20 1966) →

President Gerald Ford accepts Republican nomination for second term 50 years ago this hour (Aug 19 1976)

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Video: '1976 Republican Presidential Convention Acceptance Speech in Kansas City August 19, 1976'

(Thursday, August 19, 1976, 10:40-11:18 p.m. CDT) — President Gerald R. Ford of Michigan accepted the Republican nomination for President tonight at the 1976 Republican National Convention meeting at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri. Continue reading President Gerald Ford accepts Republican nomination for second term 50 years ago this hour (Aug 19 1976) →

‘Cherry Bomb’ incident mars The Beatles’ second performance in Memphis 60 years ago this hour (Aug 19 1966)

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Video: 'The Beatles: Live In Memphis (August 19th, 1966) (Late Show)' ('cherry bomb' goes off at 7:20)

(Thursday, August 19, 1966, approximately 10:10 p.m. CDT) — The Beatles performed the second of two shows tonight at Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis on the eighth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading ‘Cherry Bomb’ incident mars The Beatles’ second performance in Memphis 60 years ago this hour (Aug 19 1966) →

The Beatles sit down in Memphis for final joint on-camera interview 60 years ago this hour (Aug 19 1966)

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Video: 'Memphis colisseum press conference interview ITN news report'

(Thursday, August 19, 1966, following a press conference that started at 7:00 p.m. CDT) — The Beatles sat down together for what is believed to be their final filmed interview as a group today between two concerts at the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis, as the band faced mounting controversy over John Lennon’s comments about Jesus. Continue reading The Beatles sit down in Memphis for final joint on-camera interview 60 years ago this hour (Aug 19 1966) →

The Beatles face Memphis press corps amid ‘Jesus’ controversy 60 years ago this hour (Aug 19 1966)

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Video: 'Raw news footage of The Beatles in Memphis, TN 19 Aug 1966'

(Thursday, August 19, 1966, scheduled for 7:00 p.m. CDT) — Backstage between their two Memphis shows tonight, The Beatles held a press conference and sat for a series of interviews as the controversy over John Lennon’s comments about Jesus continued to follow the band through their third what turned out to be their final North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles face Memphis press corps amid ‘Jesus’ controversy 60 years ago this hour (Aug 19 1966) →

The Beatles play first Memphis show amid ‘Jesus’ controversy in Bible Belt 60 years ago this hour (Aug 19 1966)

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Video: 'The Beatles - Live at the Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis (August 19, 1966 / Afternoon Performance)'

(Thursday, August 19, 1966, approximately 5:30 p.m. CDT) — The Beatles performed the first of two shows today at Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis on the eighth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading The Beatles play first Memphis show amid ‘Jesus’ controversy in Bible Belt 60 years ago this hour (Aug 19 1966) →

The Beatles arrive in Bible Belt under heavy security amid ‘Jesus’ controversy 60 years ago this hour (Aug 19 1966)

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Video: 'Memphis Airport arrival protestors Police ITN News footage'

(Thursday, August 19, 1966, approximately 1:00 p.m. CDT) — The Beatles arrived in Memphis today under heavy security, bringing their controversial third North American tour into the heart of the Bible Belt, where John Lennon’s remarks about the group’s popularity compared with that of Jesus Christ have prompted protests, record burnings and threats. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in Bible Belt under heavy security amid ‘Jesus’ controversy 60 years ago this hour (Aug 19 1966) →

U.S. President Bill Clinton born in Hope, Arkansas 80 years ago this hour (Aug 19 1946)

1940s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Clinton: Portrait of a Presidency | NewsNation Films'

(Monday, August 19, 1946, 8:51 a.m. CST) — Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States (1993-2001), was born William Jefferson Blythe III today at Julia Chester Hospital in Hope, Arkansas. Continue reading U.S. President Bill Clinton born in Hope, Arkansas 80 years ago this hour (Aug 19 1946) →

First of Stalin’s show trials begin in Moscow 90 years ago today (Aug 19 1936)

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Video: The Great Purge: Stalin's Darkest Moment'

(Wednesday, August 19, 1936) — The first of a series of show trials orchestrated by Soviet leader Josef Stalin began today in Moscow as 16 defendants faced charges of conspiring against the government.