Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Band On The Run (Official Music Video)'
(Saturday, June 8, 1974) — “Band on the Run” by Paul McCartney & Wings peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Band on the Run’ by Paul McCartney & Wings peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1974)
(Saturday, June 8, 1974) — “Help Me” by Joni Mitchell peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Help Me’ by Joni Mitchell peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1974)
Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1864'
(Wednesday, June 8, 1864) — U.S. President Abraham Lincoln of Illinois was nominated for a second term today at the 1864 National Union National Convention meeting at the Front Street Theatre in Baltimore. Continue reading Republicans nominate Abraham Lincoln for a second term as president of the United States 160 years ago today (June 8 1864)
'The Beatles in Hong Kong, 1964'
(Monday, June 8, 1964, 4:40 p.m. Hong Kong Standard Time) — More than 1,000 fans were waiting for The Beatles at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Airport when they arrived this afternoon. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in Hong Kong after seven flights in 23 hours 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1964)
