Daily Archives: September 2, 2024

U.S. President George W. Bush accepts GOP nomination, attacks Democratic challenger John Kerry on national security 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 2004)

2000s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'George W. Bush Accepting the Presidential Nomination, 2004'

(Thursday, September 2, 2004, 10:09 p.m. EDT; during the 2004 Republican National Convention) — President George W. Bush formally accepted the Republican nomination for a second term tonight, promising to create jobs, expand healthcare, and improve educational opportunities. Continue reading U.S. President George W. Bush accepts GOP nomination, attacks Democratic challenger John Kerry on national security 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 2004) →

12,000 fans go wild as The Beatles rock Philly at Convention Hall 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1964)

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


Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Convention Hall, Philadelphia, USA (Wednesday 2nd September 1964)'

(Wednesday, September 2, 1964, 9:30 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles performed for 12,037 ecstatic fans at Convention Hall in Philadelphia tonight, marking the 10th stop of their first full North American tour. Continue reading 12,000 fans go wild as The Beatles rock Philly at Convention Hall 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1964) →

Three Beatles share candid backstage insights in Philadelphia Interviews 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1964)

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


Video: 'Paul Mccartney Talks About Acting, Folk-Rock, Miami And The Press On 29th August' (Sep. 2, 1964, at 0:00-1:20)

(Wednesday, September 2, 1964, 6:30-9:15 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — WFUN-AM’s Larry Kane captured a series of revealing interviews with the Beatles tonight backstage at Convention Hall, Philadelphia, between their press conference and evening concert on the 10th stop of the band’s first full North American tour. Continue reading Three Beatles share candid backstage insights in Philadelphia Interviews 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1964) →

Atlanta falls as Union forces enter Southern city in significant turning point of American Civil War 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1864)

1860s, American Civil War


Video: 'The Atlanta Campaign: The Civil War in Four Minutes'

(Friday, September 2, 1864, morning; during the Atlanta Campaign, part of the American Civil War) — Union forces led by Major General William Tecumseh Sherman captured Atlanta, Georgia, today, in a significant turning point of the American Civil War. Continue reading Atlanta falls as Union forces enter Southern city in significant turning point of American Civil War 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1864) →