Daily Archives: May 30, 2024

The Beatles hold press conference in London following extended holiday 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1964)

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


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) →

‘(Just Like) Romeo and Juliet’ by The Reflections peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(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) →

U.S. President Franklin Pierce signs Kansas–Nebraska Act, clearing path for slavery expansion 170 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1854)

1850s, U.S. Presidents


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) →