Daily Archives: June 11, 2016

Republicans nominate ‘Alf’ Landon for president 80 years ago this hour (June 11 1936)


Video: 'Landon Nominated (1936)'

(Thursday, June 11, 1936, 11:41 p.m. EDT) — Governor Alf Landon
of Kansas was nominated president today at the 1936 Republican National Convention meeting at Public Auditorium in Cleveland. Continue reading Republicans nominate ‘Alf’ Landon for president 80 years ago this hour (June 11 1936)

‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ opens in Manhattan 30 years ago this hour (June 11 1986)


Video: 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' trailer

(Wednesday, June 11, 1986, noon EDT)Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, a comedy film about a perpetual truant who joins his friends for a day of adventure and self-discovery, was released today in U.S. theaters, including Loews Paramount and Loews 34th Street Showplace in Manhattan.

Directed by John Hughes, the film starred Matthew Broderick, Mia Sara and Alan Ruck.