‘Cool Jerk’ by The Capitols peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (Jul 2 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, July 2, 1966) — “Cool Jerk” by The Capitols peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Cool Jerk’ by The Capitols peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (Jul 2 1966) →

‘Don’t Bring Me Down’ by The Animals peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago today (Jul 2 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, July 2, 1966) — “Don’t Bring Me Down” by The Animals peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Don’t Bring Me Down’ by The Animals peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago today (Jul 2 1966) →

Second Continental Congress approves American independence 250 years ago #OTD (Jul 2 1776)

1770s, American Revolutionary War


Video: 'The Revolution: Declaring Independence' (July 2, 1776, at 25:11)

(Tuesday, July 2, 1776; during the American Revolutionary War and the American Revolution) — The Second Continental Congress voted today to approve a resolution of independence that had been proposed in June by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia declaring the United States independent from Great Britain rule. Continue reading Second Continental Congress approves American independence 250 years ago #OTD (Jul 2 1776) →

The Beatles perform fifth and final concert at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo 60 years ago this hour (Jul 2 1966)

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


Video: '(Synced) The Beatles - Live At The Nippon Budokan Hall - July 2, 1966 (Evening Show)'

(Saturday, July 2, 1966, 6:30 p.m. Japan Standard Time) — The Beatles performed the fifth of five shows in three days (June 30-July 2, 1966) at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo this evening on the fourth stop of the band’s tour of Germany, Japan and the Philippines.

The Beatles perform fourth of five concerts at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo 60 years ago this hour (Jul 2 1966)

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


Video: '(July 2, 1966) The Beatles - Live At The Nippon Budokan Hall, Tokyo, Japan'

(Saturday, July 2, 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.

Elvis Presley performs live on ‘The Steve Allen Show’ variety show from New York City 70 years ago this hour (July 1 1956)

1950s, Elvis Presley, Popular Music 1950s, Television 1950s


Video: 'Elvis Presley on the Steve Allen Show & Hy Gardner Calling (July 1, 1956)' (Steve Allen Show 0:00-17:58)

(Sunday, July 1, 1956, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — Elvis Presley performed “Hound Dog” singing to an actual hound dog live tonight on NBC’s The Steve Allen Show at the Hudson Theater in New York City. Continue reading Elvis Presley performs live on ‘The Steve Allen Show’ variety show from New York City 70 years ago this hour (July 1 1956) →

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) →