Video: 'Beatles Down Under Part 6' (June 16, 1964, at 6:13-6:30)
(Tuesday, June 16, 1964, 1:00 p.m. AEST) — The Beatles were filmed today waving to a crowd of 15,000 from the balcony at Melbourne Town Hall in Australia. Continue reading The Beatles wave to 15,000 fans at Melbourne Town Hall in Australia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1964)
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(Saturday, June 15, 1974) — “Billy Don’t Be a Hero” by Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (June 15/22, 1974). Continue reading ‘Billy Don’t Be a Hero’ by Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 15 1974)
(Saturday, June 15, 1974) — “You Make Me Feel Brand New” by The Stylistics peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You Make Me Feel Brand New’ by The Stylistics peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 15 1974)
Video: 'The General Slocum Disaster'
(Wednesday, June 15, 1904, 10:00 a.m. local time) — More than 1,000 people died today when fire erupted aboard the steamboat General Slocum in New York’s East River. Continue reading 1,021 people killed when fire breaks out on steamboat in New York City 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 15 1904)
(Saturday, June 15, 1974) — “For the Love of Money” by The O’Jays peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘For the Love of Money’ by The O’Jays peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 15 1974)
Video: 'John Lennon interviewed in Australia [June 15,1964]'
(Monday, June 15, 1964) — John Lennon of The Beatles filmed an interview with Australian reporter Malcolm Searle today at the Southern Cross Hotel in Melbourne, Australia. Continue reading Beatle John Lennon interviewed in Melbourne 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 15 1964)
