Daily Archives: June 19, 2016

Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr record ‘Pure Gold’ in Hollywood 40 years ago #OTD (June 19 1976)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


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(Saturday, June 19, 1976) — On a day off from his Wings Over America tour, former Beatle Paul McCartney joined another ex-Beatle, Ringo Starr, today at the Cherokee Studios in Hollywood to cut McCartney’s “Pure Gold” for Starr’s next album Ringo’s Rotogravure.

Republicans nominate William Dayton for vice president 160 years ago #OTD (June 19 1856)

1850s

(Thursday, June 19, 1856) — Former Senator William Dayton of New Jersey was nominated vice president today at the first Republican National Convention meeting at Musical Fund Hall in Philadelphia. Continue reading Republicans nominate William Dayton for vice president 160 years ago #OTD (June 19 1856) →