Daily Archives: July 3, 2023

Battle of Gettysburg ends in decisive Union victory during American Civil War 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 3 1863)

1860s, American Civil War, U.S. Presidents


Video:'Battle Of Gettysburg (Full Documentary)' (July 3, 1863, at 1:00:08)

(Friday, July 3, 1863, approximately 3:35 p.m. local time; during the Battle of Gettysburg, part of the Gettysburg Campaign of the American Civil War) — The three-day American Civil War Battle of Gettysburg, fought in and around the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, ended today in a decisive victory for the North after a dramatic infantry assault by around 12,000 Confederates against the center of the Union line on Cemetery Ridge, known as Pickett’s Charge. Continue reading Battle of Gettysburg ends in decisive Union victory during American Civil War 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 3 1863) →

Ringo Starr filmed backstage at Ziggy Stardust’s farewell performance 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 3 1973)

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


Video: 'David Bowie - Cracked Actor (Live, 1973)'

(Tuesday, July 3, 1973, show scheduled for 8:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr and his wife, Maureen, attended the farewell performance of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars, a character created by English musician David Bowie, tonight at the Hammersmith Odeon in London. Continue reading Ringo Starr filmed backstage at Ziggy Stardust’s farewell performance 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 3 1973) →

The Beatles tape three songs for BBC radio’s ‘The Beat Show’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 3 1963)

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


Video: 'The Beatles - A Taste Of Honey (BBC, The Beat Show - 4 July 1963)'

(Wednesday, July 3, 1963, 8:00-9:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles performed today for the BBC Light Programme The Beat Show at Playhouse Theatre in Manchester, England. Continue reading The Beatles tape three songs for BBC radio’s ‘The Beat Show’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 3 1963) →

‘Comin’ In On A Wing And A Prayer’ by The Song Spinners peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 3 1943)

1940s, Popular Music 1940s

(Saturday, July 3, 1943) — “Comin’ In On A Wing And A Prayer” by The Song Spinners peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard National List of Best Selling Retail Records chart for the first of three consecutive weeks (July 3/10/17, 1943). Continue reading ‘Comin’ In On A Wing And A Prayer’ by The Song Spinners peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 3 1943) →