Daily Archives: August 15, 2016

Bob Dole accepts Republican presidential nomination 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 15 1996)


Video: '1996 Republican National Convention (Aug 1996)' (features both Kemp and Dole complete acceptance speeches)

(Thursday, August 15, 1996, 9: 54 p.m. EDT) — Former Senator Bob Dole of Kansas accepted the Republican nomination for President tonight at the 1996 Republican National Convention meeting at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. Continue reading Bob Dole accepts Republican presidential nomination 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 15 1996)

George Harrison interviewed in Washington 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 15 1966)


Video: '1966 08 15 Washington Interviews'

(Monday, August 15, 1966) — George Harrison of The Beatles was interviewed today by Kenny Everett of Radio London while the band was in Washington, the fourth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour.

The Beatles hold a press conference in Washington 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 15 1966)

(Monday, August 15, 1966, evening EDT) — The Beatles held a press conference tonight at DC Stadium in Washington, D.C., on the the fourth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading The Beatles hold a press conference in Washington 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 15 1966)

The Beatles arrive in Washington 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 15 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles arrivel in Washington D,C , August 15, 1966'

(Monday, August 15, 1966, afternoon EDT) — The Beatles arrived today at National Airport in Washington, D.C., on the the fourth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour.

‘Notorious’ premieres in New York City 70 years ago this hour (Aug 15 1946)


Video: 'Notorious' trailer

(Thursday, August 15, 1946, 10:15 a.m. EDT)Notorious, a thriller film about a U.S. agent who recruits a German expatriate to infiltrate a Nazi spy ring in Brazil, premiered this morning at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Continue reading ‘Notorious’ premieres in New York City 70 years ago this hour (Aug 15 1946)