Daily Archives: June 30, 2023

The Beatles are filmed in concert after being interviewed by Italian TV station RAI 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 30 1963)

Video: 'The Beatles - Live at the ABC Cinema, Great Yarmouth, England (June 30, 1963)'

(Sunday, June 30, 1963, second show scheduled to begin at 8:15 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles were filmed in concert tonight at ABC Cinema on Regent Road in Great Yarmouth, England, by Italian TV station RAI after being interviewed backstage after the first show. Continue reading The Beatles are filmed in concert after being interviewed by Italian TV station RAI 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 30 1963) →

(Saturday, June 30, 1973) — “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)” by George Harrison peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)’ by George Harrison peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 30 1973) →

(Saturday, June 30, 1973) — “Long Train Runnin’” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Long Train Runnin” by The Doobie Brothers peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 30 1973) →

(Saturday, June 30, 1973) — “Right Place, Wrong Time” by Dr. John peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Right Place, Wrong Time’ by Dr. John peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 30 1973) →

Video: 'World War II: Winston Churchill speech on receiving freedom of City of London (1943)'

(Wednesday, June 30, 1943, during the Battle of the Atlantic, part of World War II) — British Prime Minister Winston Churchill said in a speech at Guildhall in London today that the Allies had achieved a “total defeat” of the German U-boat attack in May and June, sinking more than 30 in May alone, and that Great Britain would fight until Japan submits or “bite the dust.” Continue reading British Prime Minister Winston Churchill declares victory in Battle of the Atlantic, citing ‘total defeat’ of German U-boats since April 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 30 1943) →