(Tuesday, June 24, 1975, 4:05 p.m. EDT) — 113 people were killed today when Eastern Airlines Flight 66, a Boeing 727 carrying 124 people, crashed while attempting to land during a thunderstorm at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (click here to view video of the wreckage).
Daily Archives: June 24, 2015
‘Cat Ballou’ opens in New York City 50 years ago today (June 24 1965)
Video: 'Cat Ballou' (trailer)
(Thursday, June 24, 1965) — Cat Ballou, a comedy Western film about a prim schoolteacher who turns outlaw queen when the railroad steals her land, opened today at the Trans-Lux 52d Street and the Victoria theaters in New York City. Continue reading ‘Cat Ballou’ opens in New York City 50 years ago today (June 24 1965)
John Lennon’s ‘A Spaniard In The Works’ published 50 years ago today (June 24 1965)
Video: 'THE BEATLES A Spaniard In The Works' (broadcast live June 18, 1965)
(Thursday June 24, 1965) — John Lennon’s second book A Spaniard In The Works, featuring 18 stories and numerous illustrations, was published today.
The Beatles perform at Velodromo Vigorelli in Milan 50 years ago this hour (June 24 1965)
Video: 'I Beatles in Italia (1/12) Twist and Shout' (The Beatles at Velodromo Vigorelli at 1:46)
(Thursday, June 24, 1965, 4:30 p.m. CEST) — The Beatles performed the fifth show of their 1965 European Tour this afternoon at Velodromo Vigorelli in Milan, Italy (they performed again here tonight at 9:30 p.m. CEST). Continue reading The Beatles perform at Velodromo Vigorelli in Milan 50 years ago this hour (June 24 1965)