Daily Archives: July 3, 2020

‘American Top 40’ with Casey Kasem debuts on KDEO-AM 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 3 1970)

1970s, Elvis Presley, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Casey Kasem American Top 40 July 4, 1970 (First Show), edited'

(Friday, July 3, 1970, 7:00 p.m. PDT) — The radio music countdown show American Top 40 made its debut tonight on KDEO in El Cajon, California (now KECR), with Casey Kasem as host, playing the most recent list of Top 40 most popular songs as ranked by Billboard magazine for the preceding week.

The chart data broadcast actually included the top 40 songs from the week ending July 11, 1970.

The first show featured the last time both The Beatles (“The Long and Winding Road” at #8) and Elvis Presley (“The Wonder Of You” at #9) had songs simultaneously in the Top 10.

George Harrison records ‘I Remember Jeep’ jam 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 3 1970)

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


Video: 'I Remember Jeep (2014 Mix)'

(Friday, July 3, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — George Harrison recorded the jam “I Remember Jeep” 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 Studio 3 in London. Continue reading George Harrison records ‘I Remember Jeep’ jam 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 3 1970) →

Idaho admitted as 43rd state admitted to the Union 130 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 3 1890)

1890s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Idaho Statehood Day 1990 (KTVB Boise)'

(Thursday, July 3, 1890, 10:00 a.m. in Washington, D.C.) — Idaho, located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, became the 43rd state today with the signing of the act of admission by President Benjamin Harrison. Continue reading Idaho admitted as 43rd state admitted to the Union 130 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 3 1890) →