Medicare federal insurance program goes into effect 60 years ago #OTD (July 1 1966)

1960s


Video: 'Medicare and Medicaid at 50'

(Friday, July 1, 1966) — The Medicare program went into operation in the United States today as the new federal health insurance program for people 65 years and older who have worked and paid into the system started. Continue reading Medicare federal insurance program goes into effect 60 years ago #OTD (July 1 1966) →

19,240 Brits killed as Allies open massive World War I offensive against Germans in France’s Somme River region 110 years ago this hour (Jul 1 1916)

1910s, World War I


Video: 'The Battle of the Somme (WW1 Documentary)'

(Saturday, July 1, 1916, 7:30 a.m. French Summer Time; during the Battle of the Somme, part of the Western Front of World War I) — British and French troops today opened the Battle of the Somme, a massive offensive against German forces in northern France that military observers believed would become one of the decisive campaigns of World War I. Continue reading 19,240 Brits killed as Allies open massive World War I offensive against Germans in France’s Somme River region 110 years ago this hour (Jul 1 1916) →

The Beatles perform second of five concerts at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo 60 years ago this hour (July 1 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles - arrive at the Budokan and so do the fans Tokyo, Japan Japan TV News'

(Friday, July 1, 1966, 2:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time) — The Beatles performed the second of five shows (through July 2) at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo this afternoon on the fourth stop of the band’s tour of Germany, Japan and the Philippines. Continue reading The Beatles perform second of five concerts at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo 60 years ago this hour (July 1 1966) →

National Organization for Women (NOW) founded in Washington, D.C. 60 years ago today (June 30 1966)

1960s


Video: 'Betty Friedan and the National Organization for Women | Radcliffe Institute'

(Thursday, June 30, 1966) — The feminist organization the National Organization for Women (NOW) was established today in Washington, D.C., by people attending the Third National Conference of the Commission on the Status of Women. Continue reading National Organization for Women (NOW) founded in Washington, D.C. 60 years ago today (June 30 1966) →

‘Roll Over Beethoven’ by Chuck Berry peaks at #29 in USA 70 years ago today (Jun 30 1956)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Saturday, June 30, 1956) — “Roll Over Beethoven” by Chuck Berry peaked at #29 on today’s Billboard Top 100 chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Roll Over Beethoven’ by Chuck Berry peaks at #29 in USA 70 years ago today (Jun 30 1956) →

The Beatles perform at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 30 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles - Live At The Nippon Budokan Hall Tokyo Full Concert 4k STEREO July 1 1966/June 30 1966' (June 30, 1966 at 30:46))

(Thursday, June 30, 1966, 7:35 p.m. JST) — The Beatles performed the first of five shows (through July 2) at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo this evening, on the fourth stop of the band’s tour of Germany, Japan and the Philippines. Continue reading The Beatles perform at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 30 1966) →

Marilyn Monroe marries playwright Arthur Miller 70 years ago #OTD this hour (June 29 1956)

1950s, Movies 1950s


Video: 'Rare Colour Footage of Marilyn Monroe At Her Wedding To Arthur Miller 1956' (wedding at 1:20)

(Friday, June 29, 1956, 7:21 p.m. EDT) — Actress Marilyn Monroe, 30, married playwright Arthur Miller, 40, in a civil ceremony tonight in White Plains, New York. Continue reading Marilyn Monroe marries playwright Arthur Miller 70 years ago #OTD this hour (June 29 1956) →

Vietnam War escalates with first U.S. air strikes near Hanoi and Haiphong 60 years ago #OTD this hour (June 29 1966)

1960s, Cold War, Vietnam War


Video: June 29, 1966 | Robert McNamara Announces Renewed Bombing in North Vietnam

(Wednesday, June 29, 1966, 1:50 p.m. local time; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — U.S. aircraft bombed the major North Vietnamese population centers of Hanoi and Haiphong for the first time today, destroying oil depots located near the two cities. Continue reading Vietnam War escalates with first U.S. air strikes near Hanoi and Haiphong 60 years ago #OTD this hour (June 29 1966) →

The Beatles hold a news conference in Tokyo 60 years ago this hour (Jun 29 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles - Live At The Nippon Budokan' (The Beatles' June 29, 1966, press conference clips 21-30)

(Wednesday, June 29, 1966, 3:20 p.m. JST) — Nearly twelve hours after arriving in Tokyo for their Summer 1966 Asia Mini-Tour, The Beatles held a news conference this afternoon at the Tokyo Hilton. Continue reading The Beatles hold a news conference in Tokyo 60 years ago this hour (Jun 29 1966) →