(Saturday, June 21, 1975) — “Cut the Cake” by Average White Band peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Cut the Cake’ by Average White Band peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago today (June 21 1975)
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Former Klansman guilty of manslaughter in 1964 ‘Mississippi burning’ deaths 20 years ago this hour (June 21 2005)
Video: 'Mississippi Burning Trial: Civil Rights Workers Murders - Edgar Ray Killen Day 6 - Verdict (2005)'
(Tuesday, June 21, 2005, just after noon CDT) — Forty-one years to the day after three civil rights workers (Michael Schwerner, Andrew Goodman and James Chaney) were beaten and shot to death in Mississippi, Edgar Ray Killen, an 80-year-old former Ku Klux Klansman, was found guilty today of manslaughter. Continue reading Former Klansman guilty of manslaughter in 1964 ‘Mississippi burning’ deaths 20 years ago this hour (June 21 2005)
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‘Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me a Little While)’ by The Doobie Brothers peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago today (June 21 1975)
(Saturday, June 21, 1975) — “Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me a Little While)” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me a Little While)’ by The Doobie Brothers peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago today (June 21 1975)
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‘Only Women Bleed’ by Alice Cooper peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago today (June 21 1975)
(Saturday, June 21, 1975) — “Only Women Bleed” by Alice Cooper peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Only Women Bleed’ by Alice Cooper peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago today (June 21 1975)
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‘Cocoon’ science fiction comedy drama film opens in New York City 40 years ago today (June 21 1985)
Video: 'Cocoon' trailer
(Friday, June 21, 1985, 11:15 a.m. EDT) — Cocoon, a science fiction film about a group of elderly people are rejuvenated by aliens after swimming in a pool, premiered today at the Criterion Center on Broadway between 44th and 45th streets in the Times Square neighborhood in the Midtown Manhattan section of New York City. Continue reading ‘Cocoon’ science fiction comedy drama film opens in New York City 40 years ago today (June 21 1985)
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Johnny Cash releases first single ‘Hey, Porter’ 70 years ago today (June 21 1955)
Video: 'Hey Porter! (1955 Recording Remastered)'
(Tuesday, June 21, 1955) — Johnny Cash today released his first single “Hey, Porter” a song about his journey home from a four year stint in the United States Air Force.
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The Beatles stroll through Paris park during ‘day off’ 60 years ago today (June 21 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles at Bois de Boulogne strolling in a Paris park 1965'
(Monday, June 21, 1965; during The Beatles’ 1965 European tour) — Taking a break from their European tour, the Beatles spent a quiet day in the French capital today, enjoying a stroll through the Bois de Boulogne on the city’s western edge. Continue reading The Beatles stroll through Paris park during ‘day off’ 60 years ago today (June 21 1965)
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The Beatles perform evening show at Palais des Sports in Paris 60 years ago this hour (June 20 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles - bootleg Paris, Palais des Sports 06-20-1965 late show'
(Sunday, June 20, 1965, 9:00 p.m. Central European Time; during The Beatles’ 1965 European tour) — The Beatles’ performed at Palais des Sports tonight in Paris, France, the second show of their 1965 European Tour which began this afternoon at this same venue (click here to watch the video on Facebook). Continue reading The Beatles perform evening show at Palais des Sports in Paris 60 years ago this hour (June 20 1965)
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‘Jaws’ thriller film opens in New York City and 50 years ago this hour (June 20 1975)
Video: 'Jaws' trailer
(Friday, June 20, 1975, scheduled for 10:00 a.m. EDT) — Jaws, a thriller film about the sheriff of an island town who takes to the seas when a bloodthirsty shark invades the local waters, opened today across North America on 464 screens, including 409 in the United States. Continue reading ‘Jaws’ thriller film opens in New York City and 50 years ago this hour (June 20 1975)
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The Beatles launch European tour at Palais des Sports in Paris 60 years ago this hour (June 20 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles - Live at the Palais des Sports, Paris June 20th 1965 Afternoon Show [Remastered 2025]'
(Sunday, June 20, 1965, 3:00 p.m. Central European Time; during The Beatles’ 1965 European tour) — The Beatles launched their 1965 European Tour this afternoon with the first of two shows at the Palais des Sports in Paris, France. Continue reading The Beatles launch European tour at Palais des Sports in Paris 60 years ago this hour (June 20 1965)
