Daily Archives: July 16, 2024

Barry Goldwater accepts GOP presidential nomination, declares ‘extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 16 1964)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '1964 Barry Goldwater GOP Convention Acceptance Speech'

(Thursday, July 16, 1964, shortly after 7:00 p.m. PDT) — U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona accepted the presidential nomination tonight at the 1964 Republican National Convention held at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California, declaring that “extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice” and “moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.” Continue reading Barry Goldwater accepts GOP presidential nomination, declares ‘extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 16 1964) →

Paul McCartney & Wings record ‘Junior’s Farm’ and ‘Walking in the Park with Eloise’ in Nashville 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 16 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Junior's Farm (DJ Edit)'

(Tuesday, July 16, 1974, 6:00-10:00 p.m. CDT; during the Nashville sessions) — Paul McCartney and his post-Beatles band Wings recorded “Junior’s Farm” and “Walking in the Park with Eloise” today at Soundshop Recording Studios in Nashville. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings record ‘Junior’s Farm’ and ‘Walking in the Park with Eloise’ in Nashville 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 16 1974) →