Daily Archives: August 10, 2016

The Beatles filmed outside London shop 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 10 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles at Blandford Street London 08/10/66'

(Wednesday, August 10, 1966) — The Beatles were filmed today as they emerged from a shop in on Blandford Street in downtown London and asked about the brewing “more popular than Jesus” controversy as they prepared to leave for the U.S. for what would turn out to be their final tour as a band.

President Polk signs measure establishing Smithsonian Institution 170 years ago today (Aug 10 1846)


Video: 'Ben Stiller Gives you Introduction To The Smithsonian'

(Monday, August 10, 1846) — U.S. President James K. Polk signed the legislation today that established the Smithsonian Institution, a group of museums and research centers administered by the government of the United States “for the increase and diffusion of knowledge.” Continue reading President Polk signs measure establishing Smithsonian Institution 170 years ago today (Aug 10 1846)