(Saturday, June 24, 2000) — “Be with You” by Enrique Iglesias peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (June 24, July 1/8, 2000). Continue reading ‘Be with You’ by Enrique Iglesias peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 2000)
Daily Archives: June 24, 2020
Korean War begins as communist North Korea invades South Korea 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1950)
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(Sunday, June 25, 1950, 4:00 a.m. KDT; during the Korean War, part of the Cold War) — The Korean War began this morning as South Korean army bases near the border with North Korea, at Yeoncheon, came under fire without warning. Continue reading Korean War begins as communist North Korea invades South Korea 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1950)
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George Harrison tracks ‘Let It Down’ and ‘Hear Me Lord’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1970)
Video: 'George Harrison - An Alternate All Things Must Pass (album)' ("Let It Down" at 23:20)
(Wednesday, June 24, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — George Harrison began recording tracked “Let It Down” and “Hear Me Lord” for his triple-disc album All Things Must Pass, Harrison’s first release as a solo artist following the break-up of The Beatles, today in London. Continue reading George Harrison tracks ‘Let It Down’ and ‘Hear Me Lord’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1970)
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Democrats nominate Hancock-English ticket 140 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1880)
(Thursday, June 24, 1880) — Major General Winfield Scott Hancock of Pennsylvania was nominated President of the United States today at the 1880 Democratic National Convention meeting at Music Hall in Cincinnati. Continue reading Democrats nominate Hancock-English ticket 140 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1880)
