Monthly Archives: July 2024

John Kerry accepts Democratic presidential nomination, pledges to ‘restore trust’ 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 2004)

2000s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '2004 Democratic National Convention - John Kerry's Speech (7/29/04)'

(Thursday, July 29, 1984, Kerry began speaking at 10:09 p.m., he accepted the nomination at 10:22 p.m. EDT) — U.S. Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts accepted the nomination for President of the United States tonight at the 2004 Democratic National Convention at the FleetCenter in Boston, pledging to “restore trust and credibility to the White House.” Continue reading John Kerry accepts Democratic presidential nomination, pledges to ‘restore trust’ 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 2004) →

Beatle Paul McCartney interviewed by Klas Burling in Stockholm 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 1964)

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


Video: 'Interview with The Beatles for Swedish radio [part 4]'

(Wednesday, July 29, 1964) — As Ringo Starr and other guests enjoyed the festivities in the background, Paul McCartney, in an interview with Swedish radio producer and host Klas Burling today in Stockholm, shared his memories of working on A Hard Day’s Night, The Beatles’ first feature film.

McCartney revealed that “If I Fell” is his personal favorite track from the film. He also mentioned that “It’s for You,” a song written during the film’s production, was given to Cilla Black as it didn’t quite fit the Beatles’ style.

Additionally, Paul discussed the upcoming American tour and the excitement surrounding a ticker-tape parade set for their arrival in San Francisco.

The Beatles perform first of two shows at Johanneshovs Isstadion in Stockholm 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1964)

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


Video: 'The Beatles Sweden Stockholm 1964-7-28.flv'

(Tuesday, July 28, 1964, shows scheduled to begin at 6:45 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Central European Time; also on the bill were The Kays, The Moonlighters, The Streaplers, Jimmy Justice, The Mascots, and The Shanes) — The Beatles performed the first of two shows tonight at Johanneshovs Isstadion in Stockholm, Sweden, as part of the second European leg of their 1964 world tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two shows at Johanneshovs Isstadion in Stockholm 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1964) →

The Beatles hold press conference, interviewed in Stockholm 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1964)

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


Video: 'Beatles Nonsense in Sweden'

(Tuesday, July 28, 1964, 3:15 p.m. Central European Time) — The Beatles held a press conference today at Hotel Foresta in Stockholm, Sweden, to promote four upcoming shows at Johanneshovs Isstadion. Continue reading The Beatles hold press conference, interviewed in Stockholm 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1964) →

The Beatles arrive in Stockholm to perform four shows 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1964)

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


Video: 'The Beatles swedish interviews (1963) Part 2' (July 28, 1964, at 0:00-1:56)

(Tuesday, July 28, 1964, 12:30 p.m. Central European Time) — The Beatles were interviewed by Klas Burling today on their plane after arriving at Arlanda Airport in Stockholm from London via Copenhagen for four shows at the Johanneshovs Isstadion. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in Stockholm to perform four shows 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1964) →

Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia, igniting World War I 110 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1914)

1910s, World War I


Video: '28th July 1914: Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia'

(Tuesday, July 28, 1914, 11:00 a.m. Central European Time; during World War I) — One month to the day after Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife were assassinated by a Serbian nationalist in Sarajevo, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia today by telegram, effectively launching the First World War. Continue reading Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia, igniting World War I 110 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1914) →

House Judiciary Committee adopts first of three impeachment articles against U.S. President Richard Nixon 50 years ago this hour (Jul 27 1974)

1970s, U.S. Presidents, Watergate


Video: 'SYND 28 7 74 JUDICIARY COMMITEE VOTE TO IMPEACH NIXON'

(Saturday, July 27, 1974, 7:05:21 p.m. EDT; during the Watergate scandal) — The House Judiciary Committee voted tonight, 27 to 11, to recommend the impeachment of U.S. President Richard Nixon on a charge that he personally engaged in a “course of conduct” designed to obstruct justice in the Watergate case. Continue reading House Judiciary Committee adopts first of three impeachment articles against U.S. President Richard Nixon 50 years ago this hour (Jul 27 1974) →