Daily Archives: June 6, 2024

U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt leads nation in D-Day prayer 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1944)

1940s, U.S. Presidents, World War II


Video: 'FDR D-Day Speech June 6, 1944'

(Tuesday, June 6, 1944, 10:00 p.m. Eastern War Time (EWT); during the Normandy landings, part of Operation Overlord on the Western Front of World War II) — U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt went on national radio tonight to address the American people for the first time about the Normandy invasion. His speech took the form of a prayer. Continue reading U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt leads nation in D-Day prayer 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1944) →

Republicans nominate James G. Blaine for president of the United States 140 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1884)

1880s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1884'

(Friday, June 6, 1884, vote announced at 4:40 p.m. local time) — Former House Speaker James G. Blaine of Maine was nominated for president of the United States today by delegates to the 1884 Republican National Convention meeting at the Exposition Hall in Chicago. Continue reading Republicans nominate James G. Blaine for president of the United States 140 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1884) →

The Beatles perform second of two shows in Blokker, The Netherlands 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1964)

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


Video: 'The Beatles - I Saw Her Standing There (live) - [ HD Colorized* Netherlands, Jimmie Nicol on drums ]'

(Saturday, June 6, 1964, 10:05 p.m. Central European Time) — The Beatles performed the second of two shows at Veilinghal Op Hoop Van Zegen, an auction hall situated on Veilingweg in Blokker, a village just north of Amsterdam. Continue reading The Beatles perform second of two shows in Blokker, The Netherlands 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1964) →

Allied soldiers at Normandy settle in for the night 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1944)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'Operation Overlord & Neptune (D-Day documentary)' (June 6, 1944, 11:00 p.m. BDST at 1:22:41)

(Tuesday, June 6, 1944, 11:00 p.m. British Double Summer Time (BDST)/5:00 p.m. Eastern War Time(EWT); during the Normandy landings, part of Operation Overlord on the Western Front of World War II) — After long hours of fighting, the men who landed at Normandy today try to rest where and when they can, often disturbed by enemy activity. Continue reading Allied soldiers at Normandy settle in for the night 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1944) →

‘Chapel of Love’ by The Dixie Cups peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, June 6, 1964) — “Chapel of Love” by The Dixie Cups peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (June 6/13/20, 1964). Continue reading ‘Chapel of Love’ by The Dixie Cups peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1964) →

‘P.S. I Love You’ by The Beatles peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1964)

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

(Saturday, June 6, 1964) — “P.S. I Love You” by The Beatles peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘P.S. I Love You’ by The Beatles peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1964) →

Thousands of Allied reinforcements arrive near Caen, France 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1944)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'Operation Overlord & Neptune (D-Day documentary)' (June 6, 1944, 6:00 p.m. BDST at 1:20:09)

(Tuesday, June 6, 1944, 6:00 p.m. British Double Summer Time (BDST)/12:00 p.m. Eastern War Time(EWT); during the Normandy landings, part of Operation Overlord on the Western Front of World War II) — Around 600 British planes towing gliders containing thousands of Allied reinforcements flew towards Caen this evening, forcing German forces to retreat and dig in north of Caen. Continue reading Thousands of Allied reinforcements arrive near Caen, France 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1944) →

The Beatles perform first of two shows in Blokker, The Netherlands 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1964)

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


Video: '(Cut) The Beatles Live At Blokker, The Netherlands - June 6th 1964 (Afternoon)'

(Saturday, June 6, 1964, 4:30 p.m. CET) — The Beatles performed the first of two shows at Veilinghal Op Hoop Van Zegen, an auction hall situated on Veilingweg in Blokker, a village just north of Amsterdam. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two shows in Blokker, The Netherlands 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1964) →

‘Do You Love Me’ by The Dave Clark Five peaks at #11 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, June 6, 1964) — “Do You Love Me” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Do You Love Me’ by The Dave Clark Five peaks at #11 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1964) →

‘A World Without Love’ by Bobby Rydell peaks at #80 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1964)

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

(Saturday, June 6, 1964) — “A World Without Love” by Bobby Rydell (written by The Beatles’ Lennon-McCartney songwriting team) peaked at #80 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘A World Without Love’ by Bobby Rydell peaks at #80 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1964) →