Daily Archives: June 3, 2012

McCartney headlines Pop tribute to Britain’s queen 10 years ago tonight (2002)

Video: 'Party At The Palace - The Queen's Golden Jubilee 2002'

(Monday, June 3, 2002) — Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II joined 12,000 revellers at Buckingham Palace tonight for a star-studded pop concert as her Golden Jubilee celebrations reached their climax.

Legendary names including Sir Paul McCartney, ex-Beach Boys star Brian Wilson, Sir Elton John, Joe Cocker and Eric Clapton performed at “Party in the Palace.” Continue reading McCartney headlines Pop tribute to Britain’s queen 10 years ago tonight (2002) →

2,000 fans attempt to crash first Rolling Stones’ gig of 1972 North American tour 40 years ago tonight (1972)

June 3, 20121970s, Popular Music 1970sadmin

Audio: 'Gimme Shelter' (June 3, 1972)

(Saturday, June 3, 1972) — The Rolling Stones tonight began their first North American Tour since 1969 in Vancouver, British Columbia, where 31 policemen were treated for injuries when more than 2,000 fans attempted to crash the Pacific Coliseum.

Nov 22 1974: George Harrison performs in Fort Worth, Texas
Nov 23, 1784: U.S. President Zachary Taylor born in Orange County, Virginia
Nov 23, 1814: U.S. Vice President Elbridge Gerry dies in Washington, D.C.
Nov 23, 1964: The Beatles tape performance for ‘Ready Steady Go!’
Nov 23, 1964: ‘I Feel Fine’/’She’s a Woman’ single by The Beatles released in USA
Nov 23, 1964: ‘The Beatles’ Story’ documentary album released in USA
Nov 23, 1974: ‘Dark Horse’ by George Harrison debuts at #69 in USA
Nov 23, 1974: ‘So You Are a Star’ by Hudson Brothers peaks at #21 in USA
Nov 23, 1974: ‘Everlasting Love’ by Carl Carlton peaks at #6 in USA
Nov 23, 1974: ‘Longfellow Serenade’ by Neil Diamond peaks at #5 in USA
Nov 23, 1974: ‘I Can Help’ by Billy Swan peaks at #1 in USA

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1944: Franklin D. Roosevelt-Henry A. Wallace
1934: Franklin D. Roosevelt-John N. Garner
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1864: Abraham Lincoln-Hannibal Hamlin
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1844: >*John Tyler-(vacant)
1834: *Andrew Jackson-Martin Van Buren
1824: *James Monroe-Daniel D. Tompkins
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@ nominated VP under the 25th Amendment but not yet confirmed
* Owned slaves while in office

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