Daily Archives: June 15, 2016

‘The Endless Summer’ opens in New York 50 years ago this hour (June 15 1966)

1960s, Movies 1960s


Video: 'The Endless Summer'

(Wednesday, June 15, 1966, 12:30 p.m. EDT) — The Endless Summer, a surfing documentary film about two young surfers who travel around the world in search of the perfect wave, opened today at Kips Bay theater in Manhattan.

Directed by Bruce Brown, the film starred Mike Hynson, Robert August and Miki Dora.

Arkansas becomes 25th state 180 years ago today (June 15 1836)

1830s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Arkansas Statewide Tour - Arkansas Tourism'

(Wednesday, June 15, 1836) — President Andrew Jackson approved the bill today creating the State of Arkansas, the 25th admitted to the Union, located in the Southeastern region of the United States.