Daily Archives: July 1, 2012

Democrats nominate FDR for president at Democratic National Convention 80 years ago tonight (1932)


Video: FDR nominated on July 1, 1932 (at 1:08)

(Wednesday, July 1, 1932) — Governor Franklin Roosevelt of New York was nominated for president late tonight by delegates to the Democratic National Convention at Chicago Stadium in Chicago, Illinois. Roosevelt defeated former Gov. Al Smith of New York 945-190.25 on the fourth ballot. Continue reading Democrats nominate FDR for president at Democratic National Convention 80 years ago tonight (1932)

‘Some Time In New York City’ album by John Lennon, Yoko Ono debuts at #190 in USA 40 years ago today (1972)


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(Saturday July 1, 1972)Some Time In New York City by John Lennon and Yoko Ono debuted at #190 on today’s Billboard 200 album chart. Continue reading ‘Some Time In New York City’ album by John Lennon, Yoko Ono debuts at #190 in USA 40 years ago today (1972)