Daily Archives: June 15, 2023

Paul McCartney performs concert for national TV broadcast at Blockbuster Pavilion in Charlotte, North Carolina 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 15 1993)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, Television 1990s, The Beatles 1990s


Video: 'Paul McCartney - Live at the Blockbuster Pavilion (15/06/1993)' (29 clips)

(Tuesday, June 15, 1993) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney performed a concert tonight before an audience of 19,000 at Blockbuster Pavilion in Charlotte, North Carolina, which was broadcast live across the United States, with some songs replaced by commercials, by the Fox Television Network. Continue reading Paul McCartney performs concert for national TV broadcast at Blockbuster Pavilion in Charlotte, North Carolina 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 15 1993) →

‘Sukiyaki’ by Kyu Sakamoto peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 15 1963)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, June 15, 1963) — “Sukiyaki” by Kyu Sakamoto peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (June 15/22/29, 1963), the only Japanese-language song ever to top the chart. Continue reading ‘Sukiyaki’ by Kyu Sakamoto peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 15 1963) →