Daily Archives: June 1, 2013

Paul McCartney winds up tour in hometown of Liverpool 10 years ago this hour (2003)


Video: 'Paul McCartney - Liverpool, 1 June 2003 (Driving USA Tour)'

(Sunday, June 1, 2003, 8:20 p.m. BST) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney performed tonight at King’s Dock in his home town of Liverpool, England, on the 22nd stop, 28th and final performance of his Back in the World tour.

Flight carrying British actor Leslie Howard shot down by Germans 70 years ago today (1943)


Video: 'Don't worry, I shall be back - In memory of Leslie Howard'

(Tuesday, June 1, 1943; during World War II) — A civilian flight from Portugal to England was shot down today by the Germans during World War II, killing all 17 people aboard, including British actor Leslie Howard.