Daily Archives: June 28, 2024

Thomas E. Dewey accepts Republican nomination for president of the United States 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1944)

1940s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Thomas Dewey presidential candidacy acceptance speech 1944'

(Wednesday, June 28, 1944, 9:13 p.m. CWT; during World War II) — Governor Thomas E. Dewey of New York accepted the presidential nomination tonight at the 1944 Republican National Convention at Chicago Stadium in Chicago, pledging his countrymen “a lasting peace” when Germany and Japan have been taught by force to say: “Never again.” Continue reading Thomas E. Dewey accepts Republican nomination for president of the United States 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1944) →

Paul McCartney, George Harrison of The Beatles interviewed for 4BK Radio in Brisbane 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1964)

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


Video: 'Interviews in Brisbane, Australia 1964 (Original)'

(Monday, June 29, 1964, morning) — Paul McCartney and George Harrison of The Beatles were interviewed this morning by 4BK Radio DJ Tony Macarthur at Lennons Hotel in Brisbane, Australia. Continue reading Paul McCartney, George Harrison of The Beatles interviewed for 4BK Radio in Brisbane 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1964) →

The Beatles hold a press conference in Brisbane 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1964)

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


Video: '83 Dunedin (26-29 June 1964)' (June 29, 1964, at 21:04-21:49)

(Monday, June 29, 1964, morning) — The Beatles held a press conference this morning at Lennons Hotel in Brisbane, Australia. Continue reading The Beatles hold a press conference in Brisbane 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1964) →

The Beatles arrive at Eagle Farm Airport in Brisbane, Australia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1964)

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


Video: 'The Beatles Arrive Back In Australia (1964)'

(Monday, June 29, 1964, 12:30 a.m. AEST) — The Beatles arrived at Eagle Farm Airport, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, this morning for the final stop of a month-long tour. Continue reading The Beatles arrive at Eagle Farm Airport in Brisbane, Australia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1964) →

The Beatles filmed during layover in Sydney 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1964)

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


Video: 'Beatles Anthology Part 3. '64 February to '64 July' (June 28, 1964, at 1:04:47-1:04:57)

(Sunday, June 28, 1964, evening Australian Eastern Standard Time) — The Beatles were filmed this evening during a brief layover in Sydney, Australia, before boarding a flight to Brisbane. Continue reading The Beatles filmed during layover in Sydney 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1964) →

The Beatles interviewed on flight from Auckland to Sydney 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1964)

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


Video: '83 Dunedin (26-29 June 1964)' (in-flight interview at 16:13-21:04)

(Sunday, June 28, 1964) — The Beatles were interviewed this evening by a journalist named Ted on their flight from Auckland, New Zealand, to Sydney, Australia. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed on flight from Auckland to Sydney 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1964) →

Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria assassinated in Sarajevo, an act that would spark World War I 110 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1914)

1910s, World War I


Video: 'A Shot that Changed the World - The Assassination of Franz Ferdinand I PRELUDE TO WW1 - Part 3/3'

(Sunday, June 28, 1914, approximately 11:00 a.m. Central European Time) — Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife, Sophie, were assassinated today in Sarajevo by Serb nationalist Gavrilo Princip, an event that sparked World War I, one of the deadliest wars in history. Continue reading Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria assassinated in Sarajevo, an act that would spark World War I 110 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1914) →