Monthly Archives: June 2019

Scores of people killed as Chinese troops crush pro-democracy protests 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 4 1989)

1980s, Cold War


Video: 'Archive: Chinese troops fire on protesters in Tiananmen Square - BBC News'

(Sunday, June 4, 1989, 4:35 a.m. CDT; during the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests) — In what became known as the Tiananmen Square Massacre, tens of thousands of Chinese troops retook Tiananmen Square in Beijing early this morning from pro-democracy protesters, killing scores of students and workers and wounding hundreds more as they fired sub-machine guns at crowds of people who tried to resist. Continue reading Scores of people killed as Chinese troops crush pro-democracy protests 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 4 1989) →

George Harrison interviewed at Donington Park Racetrack 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, Television 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'George Harrison and Jackie Stewart Interview Motorsport 06/03/1979'

(Sunday, June 3, 1979) — Former Beatle George Harrison was interviewed with former racing driver Jackie Stewart today during a charity race in memory of the late Swedish racing driver Gunnar Nilsson at Donington Park Racetrack in Donington Castle, England. Continue reading George Harrison interviewed at Donington Park Racetrack 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1979) →

Lennon, Ono hold final day of second bed-in for peace 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 2 1969)

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


Video: 'BED PEACE starring John Lennon & Yoko Ono' (June 2, 1969, at 56:21-1:04:36)

(Monday, June 2, 1969; during the Vietnam War) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, were filmed having breakfast this morning as they began the final full day of their second week-long bed-in for peace in room 1742 of the Queen Elizabeth HOtel in Montreal. Continue reading Lennon, Ono hold final day of second bed-in for peace 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 2 1969) →

Smokey Robinson & the Miracles perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Doggone Right'

(Sunday, June 1, 1969, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — Smokey Robinson & the Miracles performed “Doggone Right” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading Smokey Robinson & the Miracles perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1969) →

Al Capp confronts Lennons at Montreal bed-in 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1969)

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


Video: 'BED PEACE starring John Lennon & Yoko Ono' (June 1, 1969, at 8:03-20:49)

(Sunday, June 1, 1969; during the Vietnam War) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, clashed with Al Capp today as the satirical cartoonist visited the couple as they continued their second week-long bed-in for peace in room 1742 of the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal. Continue reading Al Capp confronts Lennons at Montreal bed-in 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1969) →

‘The Battle of New Orleans’ by Johnny Horton peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1959)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Monday, June 15, 1959) — “The Battle of New Orleans” by Johnny Horton peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six consecutive weeks (June 1/8/15/22/29, July 6, 1959). Continue reading ‘The Battle of New Orleans’ by Johnny Horton peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1959) →