Video: 'The Beatles Press Conference At The Prince of Wales Theatre, London - 31 May 1964'
(Sunday, May 31, 1964) — Prior to tonight’s concert at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London, The Beatles held a press conference today and clowned around behind the theater bar for the benefit of cameras. Continue reading The Beatles hold press conference at Prince of Wales Theatre in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 31 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles At NEMS Offices - Press Gathering - Home Movie - 30 May 1964' (audio includes WBZ-AM Boston interview conducted on this day)
(Saturday, May 30, 1964) — The Beatles held a press conference today at the NEMS Enterprises Ltd offices at Sutherland House, 5-6 Argyll Street, London, their first public appearance as a foursome since leaving for a rare, lengthy holiday on May 2, 1964. Continue reading The Beatles hold press conference in London following extended holiday 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1964)
(Saturday, May 30, 1964) — “Love Me Do” by The Beatles peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Love Me Do’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1964)
(Saturday, May 30, 1964) — “(Just Like) Romeo and Juliet” by The Reflections peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘(Just Like) Romeo and Juliet’ by The Reflections peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1964)
Video: 'The Kansas Nebraska Act'
(Tuesday, May 30, 1854) — U.S. President Franklin Pierce today signed the Kansas-Nebraska Act, allowing people in the territories of Kansas and Nebraska to decide for themselves whether or not to allow slavery within their borders. Continue reading U.S. President Franklin Pierce signs Kansas–Nebraska Act, clearing path for slavery expansion 170 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1854)
Video: 'From a Window'
(Friday, May 29, 1964) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles attended a recording session today at EMI Studios in London for “From a Window” as performed by Billy J. Kramer with The Dakotas and written primarily by Paul (officially attributed to fellow Beatle John Lennon and McCartney). Continue reading Paul McCartney attends Billy J. Kramer recording session for ‘From a Window’ in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1964)
Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1844'
(Wednesday, May 29, 1844, approximately 11:45 a.m. local time) — Former Speaker of the House of Representatives James K. Polk of Tennessee was nominated for president of the United States today by delegates to the 1844 Democratic National Convention meeting at Odd Fellows Hall in Baltimore. Continue reading Democrats nominate James K. Polk for president of the United States 180 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1844)
Video: 'Ain't She Sweet'
(Friday, May 29, 1964) — “Ain’t She Sweet” by The Beatles (recorded June 22, 1961, in West Germany with Pete Best on drums) was released as a single today in the UK on the Polydor label (July 6, 1964 in the U.S. on ATCO Records). Continue reading ‘Ain’t She Sweet’ by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1964)
Video: 'Disasters of the Century | The Empress of Ireland'
(Friday, May 29, 1914, 1:56 a.m. EST) — The Canadian ocean liner RMS Empress of Ireland sank early this morning in the St. Lawrence River in eastern Quebec after colliding with the much smaller Norwegian cargo ship SS Storstad, which sustained only minor damage. Continue reading 1,012 people die when Canadian ocean liner RMS Empress of Ireland collides with Norwegian cargo ship 110 years ago this hour (May 29 1914)
(Saturday, May 28, 1994) — “I’ll Remember” by Madonna peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘I’ll Remember’ by Madonna peaks at #2 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 28 1994)
