Daily Archives: June 29, 2013

Kennedy ends trip to Ireland with emotional farewell 50 years ago today (1963)


Video: 'June 29, 1963 - President John F. Kennedy arrives at Galway's sports ground, Ireland'

(Saturday, June 29, 1963) — U.S. President John F. Kennedy, grinning like a kid who has had the time of his life, said farewell today to Ireland. Continue reading Kennedy ends trip to Ireland with emotional farewell 50 years ago today (1963)

First Lennon-McCartney composition to make American charts debuts 50 years ago today (1963)

(Saturday, June 29, 1963) — The first song written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of the British rock band The Beatles debuted on today’s Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart at #96 in the form of “From Me To You” by Del Shannon.

London’s original Globe Theatre destroyed by fire 400 years ago today (1613)


Video: 'A Shakespeare Experience in London'

(Tuesday, June 29, 1613) — London’s original Globe Theatre, where many of Shakespeare’s plays were performed, was destroyed today by a fire sparked by a cannon shot during a performance of “Henry VIII.” No fatalities were reported.