Monthly Archives: June 2023

Zoot Suit Riots involving American servicemen and young Latino and Mexican Americans begin in Los Angeles 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1943)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'How Anti-Mexican Racism in L.A. Caused the Zoot Suit Riots | History'

(Thursday, June 3, 1943, evening PWT; during the Zoot Suit Riots and World War II) — The Zoot Suit Riots, a series of riots that took place from June 3–8, 1943, in Los Angeles, California, United States, involving American servicemen stationed in Southern California and young Latino and Mexican American city residents, began tonight. Continue reading Zoot Suit Riots involving American servicemen and young Latino and Mexican Americans begin in Los Angeles 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1943) →

Pope John XXIII dies at 81, ending 56-month reign devoted to peace and Christian unity 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1963)

1960s


Video: 'Pope John XXIII Tribute - 1963 | Today in History | 3 June 16'

(Monday, June 3, 1963, 7:49 p.m. Central European Time) — Pope John XXIII, champion of world peace and a tireless fighter for the union of all Christian churches, died in the Vatican tonight while Cardinals and other prelates and several of his relatives prayed around his sickbed. Continue reading Pope John XXIII dies at 81, ending 56-month reign devoted to peace and Christian unity 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1963) →

John Lennon & Yoko Ono interviewed at International Feminist Planning Conference in Cambridge, Massachusetts 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1973)

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

(Sunday, June 3, 1973) — Ex-Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, were interviewed by WBCN-FM’s “the news dissector” Danny Schechter today while attending the International Feminist Planning Conference at Lesley College and Harvard Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Continue reading John Lennon & Yoko Ono interviewed at International Feminist Planning Conference in Cambridge, Massachusetts 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1973) →

‘Red Rose Speedway’ studio album by Paul McCartney & Wings peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 2 1973)

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


Video: 'Red Rose Speedway - Paul McCartney and Wings'

(Saturday, June 2, 1973) — Red Rose Speedway, the second studio album by the British–American rock band Wings, although credited to “Paul McCartney and Wings,” peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart for three consecutive weeks (June 2/9/16, 1973). Continue reading ‘Red Rose Speedway’ studio album by Paul McCartney & Wings peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 2 1973) →

‘My Love’ by Paul McCartney & Wings peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 2 1973)

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

(Saturday, June 2, 1973) — “My Love” by Paul McCartney & Wings peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks (June 2/9/16/23, 1973). Continue reading ‘My Love’ by Paul McCartney & Wings peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 2 1973) →

Queen Elizabeth II crowned in London’s Westminster Abbey by Archbishop of Canterbury 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 2 1953)

1950s


Video: 'BBC TV Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II: Westminster Abbey 1953 (William McKie)'

(Tuesday, June 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth II arrived at Westminster Abbey at about 11:00 a.m. British Summer Time; during the Coronation of Elizabeth II) — The coronation of Elizabeth II as queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms took place today at Westminster Abbey in London. Continue reading Queen Elizabeth II crowned in London’s Westminster Abbey by Archbishop of Canterbury 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 2 1953) →

Mortally wounded commander of USS Chesapeake, Capt. James Lawrence, gives the order ‘Don’t give up the ship’ 210 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1813)

1810s


Video: 'The War of 1812' (June 1, 1813, at 54:20)

(Tuesday, June 1, 1813, the two ships opened fire just before 6:00 local time; during the Capture of USS Chesapeake, part of the War of 1812) — The mortally wounded commander of the USS Chesapeake, American naval officer James Lawrence, gave the order “Don’t give up the ship” today during a losing battle off Boston Harbor with the British frigate HMS Shannon. Continue reading Mortally wounded commander of USS Chesapeake, Capt. James Lawrence, gives the order ‘Don’t give up the ship’ 210 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1813) →

Paul McCartney & Wings release ‘Live and Let Die’/’I Lie Around’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1973)

1970s, James Bond, Movies 1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Live And Let Die (2018 Remaster)'

(Friday, June 1, 1973) — Paul McCartney & Wings released “Live and Let Die”/“I Lie Around,” the A-side featuring the main theme song of the new James Bond film Live and Let Die, today in the UK (June 18, 1973, in the U.S., McCartney’s 31st birthday). Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings release ‘Live and Let Die’/’I Lie Around’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1973) →