Daily Archives: June 16, 2025

Beatle John Lennon discusses new book in rare BBC literary interview 60 years ago this hour (June 16 1965)

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(Wednesday, June 16, 1965, 8:00-8:30 p.m. BST) — With his second book, A Spaniard in the Works, hitting British shelves today, Beatle John Lennon took a rare turn away from music tonight to promote his growing literary voice. Continue reading Beatle John Lennon discusses new book in rare BBC literary interview 60 years ago this hour (June 16 1965)

Bob Dylan records ‘Like a Rolling Stone’ in New York City 60 years ago this hour (June 16 1965)


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(Wednesday, June 16, 1965, 2.30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. EDT) — Bob Dylan recorded the song “Like A Rolling Stone” at Columbia Studio A at 799 Seventh Avenue in New York City. Continue reading Bob Dylan records ‘Like a Rolling Stone’ in New York City 60 years ago this hour (June 16 1965)

The Beatles complete work on ‘Help!’ film 60 years ago today (June 16 1965)


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(Wednesday, June 16, 1965) — The Beatles’ work on their second feature film Help! ended today, with some extra audio recording at Twickenham Film Studios. Continue reading The Beatles complete work on ‘Help!’ film 60 years ago today (June 16 1965)

Hundreds killed in Bombing of Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires 70 years ago this hour (June 16 1955)


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(Thursday, June 16, 1955, 12:40 p.m. ART) — Members of Argentina’s military bombarded the Plaza de Mayo today in Buenos Aires in a failed attempt to assassinate President Juan Domingo Peron and his Cabinet, causing hundreds of civilian deaths, the same day Peron was excommunicated by Pope Pius XII for expelling two bishops from his country.

‘Lady and the Tramp’ animated musical romantic comedy film premieres in Chicago 70 years ago this hour (June 16 1955)


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(Thursday, June 16, 1955)Lady and the Tramp, an animated romantic musical comedy film produced by Walt Disney about the adventures of an American Cocker Spaniel named Lady who lives with a refined, upper-middle-class family, and a male stray mutt named Tramp, premiered this morning at State-Lake Theatre, 190 N. State Street, Chicago. Continue reading ‘Lady and the Tramp’ animated musical romantic comedy film premieres in Chicago 70 years ago this hour (June 16 1955)