(Saturday, July 11, 1970) — “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)” by Melanie peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)’ by Melanie peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1970)
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Harper Lee’s classic novel ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ published 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1960)
Video: 'To Kill a Mockingbird Audiobook Part 1 of 2 by Harper Lee'
(Monday, July 11, 1960) — To Kill a Mockingbird, a novel by Harper Lee loosely based on observations of her family, her neighbors and an event that occurred near her hometown of Monroeville, Alabama, in 1936, when she was ten, was published today by J. B. Lippincott & Co.
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‘Alley Oop’ by The Hollywood Argyles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1960)
(Monday, July 11, 1960) — “Alley Oop” by The Hollywood Argyles peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Alley Oop’ by The Hollywood Argyles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1960)
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Millard Fillmore formally sworn-in as 13th U.S. President 170 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1850)
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(Wednesday, July 10, 1850, 12 noon local time) — Vice President Millard Fillmore was formally sworn in as the 13th President of the United States today at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., following the death of President Zachary Taylor the previous evening from a severe intestinal illness. Continue reading Millard Fillmore formally sworn-in as 13th U.S. President 170 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1850)
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Battle of Britain between British and German air forces begins 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1940)
Video: 'The Dictator of France - The Rise of Philippe Pétain - WW2 - 046 - July 13 1940' (July 10, 1940, at 0:48)
(Wednesday, July 10, 1940, 2:00 p.m. BST; during the Battle of Britain, part of the Western Front of World War II) — The Battle of Britain, a military campaign in which the Royal Air Force (RAF) defended the United Kingdom (UK) against large-scale attacks by Nazi Germany’s air force, the Luftwaffe, began today as the Luftwaffe attacked coastal targets and shipping convoys in the English Channel. Continue reading Battle of Britain between British and German air forces begins 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1940)
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U.S. President Zachary Taylor dies, succeeded by VP Millard Fillmore 170 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1850)
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(Tuesday, July 9, 1850, 10:35 p.m local time) — Zachary Taylor, the 12th president of the United States since March 4, 1849, died tonight in the White House of gastroenteritis. Continue reading U.S. President Zachary Taylor dies, succeeded by VP Millard Fillmore 170 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1850)
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‘Inception’ film premieres in London 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 2010)
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(Thursday, July 8, 2010, just after 7:15 p.m. BST) — Inception, a science fiction action film about a professional thief who steals information by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets, premiered tonight at the Odeon Leicester Square in London. Continue reading ‘Inception’ film premieres in London 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 2010)
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Truman names MacArthur to head U.N. force in Korea 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1950)
Video: 'Korean War - PART 7, The First Weeks (June, July 1950) 6.25' (MacArthur named at 6:22)
(Saturday, July 8, 1950, 8:10 a.m. EDT; during the Korean War, part of the Cold War) — President Harry S. Truman today named Gen. Douglas MacArthur as commander of all United Nations military forces fighting in defense of the Republic of Korea. Continue reading Truman names MacArthur to head U.N. force in Korea 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1950)
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Drummer Ringo Starr born in Liverpool, England 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1940)
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(Sunday, July 7, 1940) — English musician, singer, songwriter and actor Sir Richard Starkey MBE, known professionally as Ringo Starr, who gained worldwide fame as the drummer for the Beatles, was born today at 9 Madryn Street in Dingle, an inner city area of Liverpool, England. Continue reading Drummer Ringo Starr born in Liverpool, England 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1940)
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McCartney performs again at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1990)
Video: 'Paul McCartney Live At The Kennedy Stadium, Washington, USA (Friday 6th July 1990)'
(Friday, July 6, 1990, scheduled at 8:30 p.m. EDT; during the The Paul McCartney World Tour) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney performed the second of two shows tonight at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., during the fourth North American leg of his four-continent, 103-show world tour to promote his new studio album, Flowers in the Dirt. Continue reading McCartney performs again at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1990)
