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‘Standing on the Corner’ by The Four Lads peaks at #3 in USA 70 years ago today (Jun 16 1956)
(Saturday, June 16, 1956) — “Standing on the Corner” by The Four Lads with Ray Ellis & his Orchestra & Chorus (recorded Mar. 1, 1956) peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for three weeks.
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Democrats nominate U.S. President Woodrow Wilson for a second term 110 years ago this hour (Jun 15 1916)
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(Thursday, June 15, 1916, 11:53 p.m. CST) — President Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey was nominated for a second term by acclamation today at the 1916 Democratic National Convention meeting at St. Louis Coliseum in St. Louis. Continue reading Democrats nominate U.S. President Woodrow Wilson for a second term 110 years ago this hour (Jun 15 1916)
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‘Yesterday and Today’ album by The Beatles released in U.S. 60 years ago today (Jun 15 1966)
Video: 'The BEATLES - Yesterday And Today - U.S. butcher stereo version'
(Wednesday, June 15, 1966) — Yesterday and Today, the ninth Capitol Records album release by the Beatles and the eleventh overall American release, was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘Yesterday and Today’ album by The Beatles released in U.S. 60 years ago today (Jun 15 1966)
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‘The Endless Summer’ surf documentary film opens in New York City 60 years ago this hour (June 15 1966)
Video: 'The Endless Summer - Trailer'
(Wednesday, June 15, 1966, 12:30 p.m. EDT) — The Endless Summer, a surfing documentary film about two young surfers who travel around the world in search of the perfect wave, opened today at Kips Bay theater in Manhattan. Continue reading ‘The Endless Summer’ surf documentary film opens in New York City 60 years ago this hour (June 15 1966)
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Arkansas becomes 25th state 190 years ago today (Jun 15 1836)
Paul McCartney & Wings perform second of two shows at Cow Palace in San Francisco 50 years ago this hour (Jun 14 1976)
Video: '[NEW] Paul McCartney & Wings - Live in San Francisco, CA (June 14th, 1976) - Super 8 Film'
(Monday, June 14, 1976, scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. PDT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the second of two shows tonight at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California (located immediately south of San Francisco), on the 18th 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 second of two shows at Cow Palace in San Francisco 50 years ago this hour (Jun 14 1976)
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‘On My Own’ by Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Jun 14 1986)
(Saturday, June 14, 1986) — “On My Own” by Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (June 14/21/28, 1986). Continue reading ‘On My Own’ by Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Jun 14 1986)
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The Beatles record early version of ‘Here, There And Everywhere’ 60 years ago this hour (Jun 14 1966)
Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 4), June 6th - June 21st, 1966'
04:08 Here, There And Everywhere (Learning song at EMI)
12:31 John Peeing at EMI
13:44 Here, There And Everywhere (Rehearsal Take 3)
14:33 Here, There And Everywhere (Rehearsal Take 4)
14:51 Chicken Sounds (From the tape)
(Tuesday, June 14, 1966, 7:00-2:00 a.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles continued production of their seventh studio album Revolver today at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s “Here, There And Everywhere.” Continue reading The Beatles record early version of ‘Here, There And Everywhere’ 60 years ago this hour (Jun 14 1966)
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‘I Can’t Wait’ by Nu Shooz peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Jun 14 1986)
(Saturday, June 14, 1986) — “I Can’t Wait” by Nu Shooz peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Can’t Wait’ by Nu Shooz peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Jun 14 1986)
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‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Music’ album by The Beatles certified gold 50 years ago today (Jun 14 1976)
Video: 'The Beatles - Rock 'n' Roll Music (1976)' (28 clips)
(Monday, June 14, 1976) — Rock ‘n’ Roll Music, a compilation album by The Beatles that consisted of previously released tracks, was certified gold today, six years after the band broke up. Continue reading ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Music’ album by The Beatles certified gold 50 years ago today (Jun 14 1976)
