(Tuesday, June 8, 1880) — Representative James A. Garfield of Ohio was nominated President of the United States today at the 1880 Republican National Convention meeting at Exposition Hall in Chicago. Continue reading Republicans nominate Garfield for POTUS, Arthur for VPOTUS 140 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1880)
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George Harrison begins recording ‘Behind That Locked Door’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1970)
Video: 'Behind That Locked Door (Demo)'
(Monday, June 8, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — George Harrison began recording “Behind That Locked Door” for the triple-disc album All Things Must Pass, his first release as a solo artist following the break-up of The Beatles, today at EMI Studios in London. Continue reading George Harrison begins recording ‘Behind That Locked Door’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1970)