Daily Archives: June 15, 2025

Jewish leaders criticize Michael Jackson lyrics as offensive despite 30 years ago today (June 15 1995)


Video: 'Michael Jackson - They Don't Care About Us'

(Thursday, June 15, 1995) — Leaders from two prominent Jewish organizations today condemned lyrics from an upcoming Michael Jackson song, calling them anti-Semitic and inappropriate for his global teen audience. Continue reading Jewish leaders criticize Michael Jackson lyrics as offensive despite 30 years ago today (June 15 1995)

‘Things Can Only Get Better’ by Howard Jones peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago today (June 15 1985)

(Saturday, June 15, 1985) — “Things Can Only Get Better” by Howard Jones peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Things Can Only Get Better’ by Howard Jones peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago today (June 15 1985)

George Washington voted unanimously to head of the Continental Army 250 years ago today (June 15 1775)


Video: 'How The Reluctant General Forged America's Army'

(Thursday, June 15, 1775; during the American Revolutionary War, part of the American Revolution) — The Second Continental Congress elected George Washington, 43, as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army today by unanimous vote.

England’s King John puts his seal to Magna Carta 810 years ago today (June 15 1215)


Video: 'The Magna Carta Explained: Global History Review'

(Monday, June 15, 1215) — England’s King John put his seal to Magna Carta (“the Great Charter”) today at Runnymede. Continue reading England’s King John puts his seal to Magna Carta 810 years ago today (June 15 1215)

The Beatles record ‘It’s Only Love’ 60 years ago this hour (June 15 1965)


Video: 'It's Only Love (Anthology 2 Version)' (takes 3 and 2)

(Tuesday, June 15, 1965, 2:30-5:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles continued production of their fifth studio album Help! this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording “It’s Only Love.” Continue reading The Beatles record ‘It’s Only Love’ 60 years ago this hour (June 15 1965)