Monthly Archives: June 2023

Sally K. Ride becomes first American woman in space 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1983)

1980s, space exploration


Video: 'STS7 Live Launch LS 6 18 83'

(Saturday, June 18, 1983, launch at 7:33:00 a.m. EDT; during STS-7) — Astronaut Sally K. Ride became the first American woman to be rocketed into space today as she and four colleagues (commander Robert L. Crippen, pilot Frederick H. Hauck and Ride’s fellow mission specialists John M. Fabian and Norman E. Thagard) blasted off aboard the space shuttle Challenger on a busy six-day mission. Continue reading Sally K. Ride becomes first American woman in space 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1983) →

School-sponsored Bible reading and recitation of Lord’s Prayer in public schools ruled unconstitutional by U.S. Supreme Court 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1963)

1960s


Video: 'School District of Abington Township v. Schempp Case Brief Summary | Law Case Explained'

(Monday, June 17, 1963) — The U.S. Supreme Court, in Abington School District v. Schempp, today struck down, 8-1, rules requiring the recitation of the Lord’s Prayer or reading of Biblical verses in public schools. Continue reading School-sponsored Bible reading and recitation of Lord’s Prayer in public schools ruled unconstitutional by U.S. Supreme Court 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1963) →

Soviets crush anti-government riots in East Berlin 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1953)

1950s, Cold War


Video: 'Dramatic Scenes - Berlin Riots (1953)'

(Wednesday, June 17, 1953, during the East German uprising of 1953, part of the Cold War and the anti-communist insurgencies in Central and Eastern Europe) — Soviet tanks, troops, and armored cars moved into East Berlin, and martial law was declared today after 30,000 to 50,000 rioting workers had threatened to swamp the local police and seize the East German government. Continue reading Soviets crush anti-government riots in East Berlin 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1953) →

The Beatles record fourth episode of BBC’s ‘Pop Go The Beatles’ radio series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1963)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles - I Saw Her Standing There (BBC, Pop Go The Beatles #04 - 25 June 1963)'

(Monday, June 17, 1963, 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles recorded six songs today for the fourth episode of the BBC Light Programme Pop Go The Beatles at Studio 5, Maida Vale Studios in London. Continue reading The Beatles record fourth episode of BBC’s ‘Pop Go The Beatles’ radio series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1963) →

‘Living In The Material World’ album by George Harrison debuts at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1973)

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


Video: 'Living in the Material World (1973) [Full Album] - George...' (first 11 clips constitute original album)

(Saturday, June 16, 1973) — Living in the Material World, the fourth studio album by ex-Beatle George Harrison, debuted at #11 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart. Continue reading ‘Living In The Material World’ album by George Harrison debuts at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1973) →

Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova becomes first woman to travel into space 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1963)

1960s, space exploration


Video: 'First Woman in Space - 1963 | Today In History | 16 June 17'

(Sunday, June 16, 1963, 09:29:52 UTC; during the Space Race) — The world’s first female space traveler, Valentina Tereshkova, 26, was launched into orbit today by the Soviet Union aboard Vostok 6. Continue reading Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova becomes first woman to travel into space 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1963) →

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) →