(Friday, July 10, 1896, evening local time) — Former Representative William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska was nominated president today at the 1896 Democratic National Convention meeting at Chicago Coliseum in Chicago. Continue reading Democrats nominate William Jennings Bryan for president 120 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 10 1896)
(Saturday, July 10, 1976) — “Afternoon Delight” by Starland Vocal Band peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (July 10/17, 1976).
(Saturday, July 10, 1976) — “Shop Around” by Captain & Tennille peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, July 10, 1976) — “Save Your Kisses for Me” by Brotherhood of Man peaked at #27 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Video: 'The Beatles - Yesterday...And Today [1966]'
(Saturday, July 9, 1966) — “Yesterday and Today” by The Beatles debuted at #120 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart.
It was the group’s 17th appearance on the chart since Feb. 1, 1964.
Video: 'This Just Doesn't Seem To Be My Day (2006 Remastered Original Stereo Version)'
(Saturday, July 9, 1966, 2:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. PDT) — The Monkees made-for-tv rock band held a recording session today at RCA Victor Studios in Hollywood, completing “This Just Doesn’t Seem to Be My Day,” “Take a Giant Step” and “Saturday’s Child.”
Video: '08. The Monkees - "This Just Doesn't Seem to Be My Day" (Mono)'
Video: 'This Just Doesn't Seem To Be My Day (alternate mono mix)' (at 38:01)
Video: 'Take A Giant Step (2006 Remastered Original Stereo Version)'
Video: '06. The Monkees - "Take a Giant Step" (Mono)'
Video: 'Take A Giant Step (stereo remix)' (at 12:14)
Video: 'Take A Giant Step (Carole King Demo, edit)' (at 52:01)
Video: 'Take A Giant Step (original mono mix)' (at 53:11)
Video: 'Saturday's Child (2006 Remastered Original Stereo Version)'
Video: '02. The Monkees - "Saturday's Child" (Mono)'
Video: 'Saturday's Child (stereo remix)' (at 2:21)
Video: 'William Jennings Bryan's Cross of Gold Speech'
(Thursday, July 9, 1896, 2:00 p.m. local time) — Former Rep. William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska delivered his famous “Cross of Gold” speech at the 1896 Democratic National Convention at Chicago Coliseum, in which he decried the gold standard, concluding, “you shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold.” Continue reading William Jennings Bryan delivers ‘Cross of Gold’ speech at DNC in Chicago 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 9 1896)
(Saturday, July 9, 1966) — “Red Rubber Ball” by The Cyrkle peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, July 9, 1966) — “Little Girl” by Syndicate of Sound peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, July 9, 1966) — “Dirty Water” by The Standells peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
