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(Monday, June 3, 1968, 4:20 p.m. EDT) — Pop artist and underground film producer Andy Warhol, 39, was shot and critically wounded this afternoon at his New York film studio, known as “The Factory.” Continue reading Pop artist Andy Warhol shot in New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1968)
(Saturday, June 3, 1978) — “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late” by Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Too Much, Too Little, Too Late’ by Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1978)
(Saturday, June 3, 1978) — “Imaginary Lover” by Atlanta Rhythm Section peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Imaginary Lover’ by Atlanta Rhythm Section peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1978)
(Saturday, June 3, 1978) — “This Time I’m in It for Love” by Player peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘This Time I’m in It for Love’ by Player peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1978)
Video: 'Big' trailer
(Friday, June 3, 1988, noon EDT) — Big, an American fantasy comedy film about a 12-year-old boy who is transferred into the body of a 35-year-old man through a carnival wishing machine, was released today, opening first at the National Twin and two other theaters in Manhattan. Continue reading ‘Big’ opens in New York City 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1988)
Video: 'The Truman Show' trailer
(Sunday, June 1, 1998) — The Truman Show, an American satirical science fiction film about an insurance salesman/adjuster discovers his entire life is actually a television show, premiered today at the Mann National Theatre in Westwood, California. Continue reading ‘The Truman Show’ premieres in Westwood, California 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1998)
Video: 'Eugene McCarthy Robert Kennedy Debate 1968 ElectionWallDotOrg'
(Saturday, June 1, 1968, 6:30-7:30 p.m. PDT; during the Democratic Party presidential primaries, 1968) — Senators Robert F. Kennedy and Eugene J. McCarthy met tonight in the first face-to-face confrontation of their campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination, disputing one key point relating to the Vietnam negotiations. Continue reading Kennedy, McCarthy hold first TV debate 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1968)
Video: 'Helen Keller - Her Amazing Story'
(Saturday, June 1, 1968, 3:35 p.m. EDT) — Author-lecturer Helen Keller, who triumphed over blindness and deafness almost since her birth and was revered by millions throughout the world as a symbol of the indomitable human spirit, died today at her home, Arcan Ridge, located in Easton, Connecticut, at age 87. Continue reading Helen Keller, symbol of courage, dies 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1968)
(Saturday, June 1, 1968) — “Mrs. Robinson” by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (June 1/8/15, 1968). Continue reading ‘Mrs. Robinson’ by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1968)
(Saturday, June 1, 1968) — “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” by Hugo Montenegro peaks at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’ by Hugo Montenegro peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1968)
