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The Beatles interviewed by Bob Rogers at Hotel St. George in Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1964)


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(Tuesday, June 23, 1964, afternoon New Zealand Standard Time) — John, Paul and Ringo of The Beatles were interviewed this afternoon by Sydney DJ Bob Rogers of 2SM radio in their room at Hotel St. George in Wellington, New Zealand. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed by Bob Rogers at Hotel St. George in Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1964)

‘Haven’t Got Time for the Pain’ by Carly Simon peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 22 1974)

(Saturday, June 22, 1974) — “Haven’t Got Time for the Pain” by Carly Simon peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Haven’t Got Time for the Pain’ by Carly Simon peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 22 1974)

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs GI Bill of Rights 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 22 1944)


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(Thursday, June 22, 1944, 11:30 a.m. EWT; during World War II) — U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt today signed the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, more popularly known as the “G.I. Bill of Rights,” providing a range of benefits for returning World War II veterans. Continue reading President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs GI Bill of Rights 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 22 1944)