Daily Archives: August 15, 2018

The Beatles record ‘Rocky Raccoon’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 15 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'Rocky Raccoon (Anthology 3 Version)' (take 8)

(Thursday, August 15, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles recorded Paul McCartney’s “Rocky Raccoon” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording nine takes. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Rocky Raccoon’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 15 1968) →

First Republic of Korea established 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 15 1948)

1940s, Cold War


Video: 'Korean War - PART 2, Prelude to war (1946-1947) 6.25' (Aug. 15, 1948, at 9:26)

(Sunday, August 15, 1948) — The First Republic of Korea, South Korea’s first independent government, was established on today with Syngman Rhee as the first president. Continue reading First Republic of Korea established 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 15 1948) →