Monthly Archives: June 2024

‘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) →

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) →

U.S. Vice President Daniel D. Tompkins born in Scarsdale, New York 250 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1774)

1770s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Vice President Daniel D. Tompkins: Our Vices #6'

(Tuesday, June 21, 1774) — Daniel D. Tompkins, the sixth vice president of the United States, was born today in Scarsdale, Westchester County, New York, at his home, the estate of Fox Meadow. Continue reading U.S. Vice President Daniel D. Tompkins born in Scarsdale, New York 250 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1774) →

The Beatles interviewed by Doreen Kelso at Hotel St. George in Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)

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


Video: '82 Wellington (18-25 June 1964)' (Kelso interview at 9:59-18:10)

(Sunday, June 21, 1964) — After a press conference, reporter Doreen Kelso taped interviews with three of The Beatles (Lennon, Harrison and Starr) today at Hotel St. George in Wellington. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed by Doreen Kelso at Hotel St. George in Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964) →

The Beatles interviewed at Hotel St. George in Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)

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


Video: '82 Wellington (18-25 June 1964)' (June 21, 1964, at 9:08-9:56)

(Sunday, June 21, 1964) — Upon the Beatles’ arrival at Wellington’s Hotel St. George, the group was recorded clowning around with a reporter. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed at Hotel St. George in Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964) →

The Beatles arrive at Rongotai Airport, Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)

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


Video: 'BEATLES AT THE STADIUM 1964 VOL.14' (Wellington arrival at 4:13-6:18)

(Sunday, June 21, 1964) — 7,000 fans welcomed The Beatles to New Zealand today as they arrived at Rongotai Airport, Wellington, New Zealand, from Sydney, Australia. Continue reading The Beatles arrive at Rongotai Airport, Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964) →