Daily Archives: December 16, 2013

Paul McCartney concludes ‘New World Tour’ in Santiago 20 years ago tonight (12/16/1993)


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(Thursday, December 16, 1993) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney performed the final show of his The New World Tour tonight at the Estadio Nacional in Santiago, Chile.

It would turn out to be the final tour performance by McCartney’s wife, Linda (she would pass away Apr. 17, 1998), and his last tour for nine years.

‘Papillon’ released in U.S. theaters 40 years ago today (12/16/1973)


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(Sunday, December 16, 1973)Papillon, a prison film about two Devil’s Island prisoners who devote all of their time to hatching escape plans, was released today in U.S. theaters.

Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, the film starred Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman.

Paul McCartney interviewed on ‘The Tube’ 30 years ago this hour (12/16/1983)


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(Friday, December 16, 1983, 5:31 p.m. GMT) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney was interviewed by Leslie Ash on tonight’s edition of The Tube on Channel 4. Continue reading Paul McCartney interviewed on ‘The Tube’ 30 years ago this hour (12/16/1983)