Daily Archives: June 24, 2018

Thomas Dewey accepts GOP nomination for POTUS 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1948)


Video: '1948 Thomas Dewey Republican Convention Acceptance Speech'

(Thursday, June 24, 1948, evening EDT) — Governor Thomas E. Dewey of New York accepted the presidential nomination tonight at the 1948 Republican National Convention and immediately appealed to the party and the country for unity on the basis of a new spiritual faith. Continue reading Thomas Dewey accepts GOP nomination for POTUS 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1948)

Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band perform at Radio City 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 2008)


Video: 'Ringo Starr & the 2008 All Starr Band - Radio City Update'

(Tuesday, June 24, 2008) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr and His Tenth All-Starr Band (Billy Squier, Colin Hay, Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, Hamish Stuart and Gregg Bissonette) performed tonight at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Continue reading Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band perform at Radio City 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 2008)

McCartney filmed with future wife in Los Angeles 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1968)


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Linda Eastman - Los Angeles, CA, US (24.06.1968)'

(Monday, June 24, 1968) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles and his future wife, photographer Linda Eastman, were filmed sailing on the yacht of Warner Bros. executive John Calley today in Los Angeles, California. Continue reading McCartney filmed with future wife in Los Angeles 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1968)

‘Baker Street’ by Gerry Rafferty peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1978)

(Saturday, June 24, 1978)“Baker Street” by Gerry Rafferty peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six weeks. Continue reading ‘Baker Street’ by Gerry Rafferty peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1978)

‘It’s a Heartache’ by Bonnie Tyler peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1978)

(Saturday, June 24, 1978)“It’s a Heartache” by Bonnie Tyler peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘It’s a Heartache’ by Bonnie Tyler peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1978)

‘ You Belong to Me’ by Carly Simon peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1978)

(Saturday, June 24, 1978)“You Belong to Me” by Carly Simon peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘ You Belong to Me’ by Carly Simon peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1978)

‘Love Is Like Oxygen’ by Sweet peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1978)

(Saturday, June 24, 1978)“Love Is Like Oxygen” by Sweet peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Love Is Like Oxygen’ by Sweet peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1978)

‘Because the Night’ by Patti Smith Group peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1978)

(Saturday, June 24, 1978)“Because the Night” by Patti Smith Group peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Because the Night’ by Patti Smith Group peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1978)

‘Every Kinda People’ by Robert Palmer peaks at #16 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1978)

(Saturday, June 24, 1978)“Every Kinda People” by Robert Palmer peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Every Kinda People’ by Robert Palmer peaks at #16 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1978)

‘You’re The Love’ by Seals and Crofts peaks at #18 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1978)

(Saturday, June 24, 1978)“You’re The Love” by Seals and Crofts peaked at #18 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You’re The Love’ by Seals and Crofts peaks at #18 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1978)