Monthly Archives: June 2016

The Beatles complete ‘Here, There And Everywhere,’ ‘Got To Get You Into My Life’ 50 years ago this hour (June 17 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles - Here, There and Everywhere (05, 1966, Stereo Remastered 2009)'

(Friday, June 17, 1966, 7:00 p.m.-1:30 a.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles continued production of their seventh studio album Revolver tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London, completing overdubs for Paul McCartney’s “Here, There And Everywhere” and “Got to Get You into My Life.” Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Here, There And Everywhere,’ ‘Got To Get You Into My Life’ 50 years ago this hour (June 17 1966) →

Paul McCartney & Wings perform in San Diego 40 years ago this hour (June 16 1976)

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

(Wednesday, June 16, 1976, 8:00 p.m. PDT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed tonight at the San Diego Sports Arena in San Diego, on the 19th stop of the 21-city, 31-show Wings Over America leg of his band’s Wings Over The World tour.

The Beatles work on ‘Here, There And Everywhere’ 50 years ago this hour (June 16 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles - Real Love (Maxi Single)' ("Here, There And Everywhere" from June 16, 1966, at 9:48)

(Thursday, June 16, 1966, 8:30 p.m.-3:30 a.m. BST) — The Beatles continued production of the band’s seventh studio album Revolver tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London, recorded nine further takes of Paul McCartney’s “Here, There And Everywhere.”

The Beatles perform live on ‘Top Of The Pops’ 50 years ago this hour (June 16 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s, The Beatles 1960s

(Thursday, June 16, 1966, 7:30-8:00 p.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles appeared live on tonight’s “Top of the Pops” (a British music chart television program on BBC1) from BBC Television Centre in London, miming to their new single “Paperback Writer” and “Rain.”

Unfortunately, a copy of the performance has not surfaced and is presumed lost.

Republicans nominate Hayes-Wheeler ticket 140 years ago today (June 16 1876)

1870s, U.S. Presidents

(Friday, June 16, 1876) — Governor Rutherford B. Hayes of Ohio was nominated president today at the 1876 Republican National Convention meeting at Exposition Hall in Cincinnati. Continue reading Republicans nominate Hayes-Wheeler ticket 140 years ago today (June 16 1876) →

Democrats renominate Wilson-Marshall ticket 100 years ago this hour (June 15 1916)

1910s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '1916 Democratic Convention in St. Louis.m4v'

(Thursday, June 15, 1916, 11:53 p.m. local time) — President Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey was nominated for a second term by acclamation today at the 1916 Democratic National Convention meeting at St. Louis Coliseum in St. Louis. Continue reading Democrats renominate Wilson-Marshall ticket 100 years ago this hour (June 15 1916) →

‘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.