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Paul McCartney attends birthday party for Brian Wilson in Los Angeles 50 years ago #OTD (June 20 1976)
Video: 'Paul McCartney and Linda at Brian Wilson's 34th birthday 1976'
(Sunday, June 20, 1976) — On another day off from his Wings Over America tour, former Beatle Paul McCartney is invited to attend the 34th birthday party of Beach Boy Brian Wilson today at the home of another Beach Boy, Carl Wilson, in Los Angeles (McCartney himself had just turned 34 two days before).
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Paul McCartney & Wings perform at Convention Center in Tucson 50 years ago this hour (Jun 18 1976)
Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings - Live in Tucson, AZ (June 18th, 1976) - Best Source Merge'
(Friday, June 18, 1976, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. MST) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney (on his 34th birthday) and his band Wings performed tonight at the Convention Center in Tucson, Arizona, on the 20th stop of the 21-city, 31-show Wings Over America leg of his band’s Wings Over The World tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings perform at Convention Center in Tucson 50 years ago this hour (Jun 18 1976)
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John F. Kennedy wins first congressional primary 80 years ago this hour (Jun 18 1946)
Video: '"American Experience" THE KENNEDYS: Part 1, The Father, (1900-1961)' (1946 campaign at 43:00)
(Tuesday, June 18, 1946, polls closed at 8:00 p.m. EDT) — John F. Kennedy, seeking his first public office, won today’s Democratic primary for the 11th Congressional seat in Massachusetts, out polling his nearest rival Mike Neville 19,426 votes to 10,875 votes to face Republican Lester Bowen in the general election.
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Republicans nominate William McKinley for President of the United States 130 years ago this hour (Jun 18 1896)
(Thursday, June 18, 1896, roll call began at 4:36 p.m. local time) — Former Governor William McKinley of Ohio was nominated President of the United States this afternoon at the 1896 Republican National Convention meeting at St. Louis City Hall in St. Louis. Continue reading Republicans nominate William McKinley for President of the United States 130 years ago this hour (Jun 18 1896)
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Republicans nominate John C. Fremont for President of the United States 170 years ago this hour (Jun 18 1856)
(Wednesday, June 18, 1856, shortly after the convention reconvened at 5:00 p.m. local time) — Former Senator John C. Fremont of California was nominated President of the United States today on the second ballot at the first Republican National Convention meeting at Musical Fund Hall in Philadelphia. Continue reading Republicans nominate John C. Fremont for President of the United States 170 years ago this hour (Jun 18 1856)
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‘Barefootin” by Robert Parker peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (June 18 1966)
(Saturday, June 18, 1966) — “Barefootin’” by Robert Parker at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Barefootin” by Robert Parker peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (June 18 1966)
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‘Green Grass’ by Gary Lewis & the Playboys peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (June 18 1966)
(Saturday, June 18, 1966) — “Green Grass” by Gary Lewis & the Playboys at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Green Grass’ by Gary Lewis & the Playboys peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (June 18 1966)
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‘River Deep – Mountain High’ by Ike & Tina Turner peaks at #88 in USA 60 years ago today (June 18 1966)
(Saturday, June 18, 1966) — “River Deep – Mountain High” by Ike & Tina Turner peaked at #88 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘River Deep – Mountain High’ by Ike & Tina Turner peaks at #88 in USA 60 years ago today (June 18 1966)
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‘Hips Don’t Lie’ by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago today (Jun 17 2006)
(Saturday, June 17, 2006) — “Hips Don’t Lie” by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (June 17/24, 2006).
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Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr reunite record ‘Pure Gold’ in Hollywood 50 years ago today (Jun 17 1976)
Video: 'Pure Gold'
(Thursday, June 17, 1976) — On a day off from the Wings Over America leg of his Wings Over the World tour, former Beatle Paul McCartney and his wife, Linda, joined another ex-Beatle, Ringo Starr, today at the Cherokee Studios in Hollywood to dub backing vocals to McCartney’s “Pure Gold” for Starr’s next album Ringo’s Rotogravure. Continue reading Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr reunite record ‘Pure Gold’ in Hollywood 50 years ago today (Jun 17 1976)
