Monthly Archives: June 2023

Steven Spielberg’s ‘Jurassic Park’ science fiction film premieres in Washington, DC 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 9 1993)

1990s, movies 1990s


Video: 'Jurassic Park' trailer

(Wednesday, June 9, 1993, 7:00 p.m. EDT) — Jurassic Park, an American science fiction film about a billionaire philanthropist and a small team of genetic scientists who have created a wildlife park of cloned dinosaurs, premiered tonight at the Uptown Theater in Washington, D.C., and was released two days later in the United States. Continue reading Steven Spielberg’s ‘Jurassic Park’ science fiction film premieres in Washington, DC 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 9 1993) →

Secretariat wins Belmont Stakes, becoming first U.S. Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing winner since 1948 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 9 1973)

1970s


Video: 'Secretariat - Belmont Stakes 1973'

(Saturday, June 9, 1973, post time approximately 5:38 p.m. EDT) — Secretariat won the 1 1/2-mile Belmont Stakes today by the improbable margin of 31 lengths over Twice a Prince, his runner-up, at a track record time 2:24 flat before a crowd of 69,138, becoming horse racing’s first Triple Crown winner in 25 years. Continue reading Secretariat wins Belmont Stakes, becoming first U.S. Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing winner since 1948 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 9 1973) →

‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #42 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 9 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, June 9, 1973) — “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #42 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #42 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 9 1973) →

Largest predominantly cavalry engagement of American Civil War begins near Brandy Station, Virginia 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 9 1863)

1860s, American Civil War


Video: 'Brandy Station: The Largest Cavalry Battle Of The American Civil War | History Of Warfare | Timeline'

(Tuesday, June 9, 1863, 4:30 a.m. local time; during the American Civil War) — The Battle of Brandy Station, the largest predominantly cavalry engagement of the American Civil War, as well as the largest ever to take place on American soil, began early today as Brig. Gen. John Buford’s column crossed the Rappahannock River in a dense fog, pushing aside the Confederate pickets at Beverly’s Ford, two miles northeast of Brandy Station, Virginia. Continue reading Largest predominantly cavalry engagement of American Civil War begins near Brandy Station, Virginia 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 9 1863) →

The Rolling Stones release their first single ‘Come On’/’I Want To Be Loved’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 7 1963)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'Come On (2022 Stereo Mix / Remaster) - The Rolling Stones'

(Friday, June 7, 1963) — The British rock music band The Rolling Stones released their first single for Decca Records today on Decca Records, covering Chuck Berry’s “Come On” and “I Want to Be Loved” by Willie Dixon. Continue reading The Rolling Stones release their first single ‘Come On’/’I Want To Be Loved’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 7 1963) →

First drive-in movie theater opens in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1933)

1930s, movies 1930s


Video: 'This Week in History: First Drive-in Movie Theater Opened'

(Tuesday, June 6, 1933, the first film began at 8:30 p.m. EDT) — The first drive-in movie theater, created by Richard Hollingshead, opened tonight outside of Camden, New Jersey, on Crescent Boulevard in Pennsauken Township. Continue reading First drive-in movie theater opens in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1933) →

James Bond spy film ‘Octopussy’ premieres in London 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1983)

1980s, James Bond, Movies 1980s


Video: 'Octopussy' trailer

(Monday, June 6, 1983, guests required to be seated by 7:45 p.m. British Summer Time) — A fake Fabergé egg and a fellow agent’s death leads James Bond to uncover an international jewel smuggling operation in Octopussy, the thirteenth in the James Bond spy film series produced by Eon Productions, which premiered tonight at London’s Odeon Leicester Square with Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales in attendance. Continue reading James Bond spy film ‘Octopussy’ premieres in London 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1983) →

Britain’s Secretary of State for War John Profumo resigns after acknowledging affair with young woman who was also involved with Soviet spy 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 5 1963)

1960s, Cold War


Video: 'Christine Keeler - Profumo Scandal'

(Wednesday, June 5, 1963; during the Profumo affair and the Cold War) — British Secretary of State for War John Profumo resigned today after acknowledging an extramarital affair with now 21-year-old Christine Keeler (who was also involved with a Soviet spy), and lying to Parliament about it. Continue reading Britain’s Secretary of State for War John Profumo resigns after acknowledging affair with young woman who was also involved with Soviet spy 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 5 1963) →