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.