Monthly Archives: June 2024

‘You Can’t Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want)’ by Joe Jackson peaks at #15 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1984)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, June 23, 1984) — “You Can’t Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want)” by Joe Jackson at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You Can’t Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want)’ by Joe Jackson peaks at #15 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1984) →

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

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


Video: '82 Wellington (18-25 June 1964)' (Rogers interview at 18:11-24:52)

(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)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(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) →

‘Living in the U.S.A.’ by Steve Miller Band peaks at #49 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 22 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, June 22, 1974) — “Living in the U.S.A.” by the Steve Miller Band peaked at #49 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Living in the U.S.A.’ by Steve Miller Band peaks at #49 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)

1940s, The Monkees, World War II


Video: 'President Roosevelt signs the Servicemen's Readjustment Act as a center serves wa...HD Stock Footage'

(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) →

Three civil rights workers murdered near Philadelphia, Mississippi 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)

1960s, African-American Civil Rights


Video: 'The True Story Of Mississippi Burning | FULL EPISODE | The FBI Files'

(Sunday, June 21, 1964, victims released from jail and drove off in the direction of Meridian in a blue station wagon at approximately 10:30 p.m. CDT; during the Civil rights movement) — Three civil rights activists — Michael Schwerner, 24, and Andrew Goodman, 20, both Jewish New Yorkers, and James Chaney, 21, a Black local resident — were murdered tonight near Philadelphia, Mississippi, after being released from the Neshoba County jail. Continue reading Three civil rights workers murdered near Philadelphia, Mississippi 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964) →