Daily Archives: July 19, 2025

Truman throws a party for Churchill, Stalin at Potsdam 80 years ago this hour (July 19 1945)

1940s, U.S. Presidents, World War II


Video: 'POTSDAM REVISITED: THE RIFLEMAN'S VIOLIN (JFI WinterFest '16 | Dir. Sam Ball)'

(Thursday, July 19, 1945, 8:30 p.m. CEST; during World War II) — In the spirit of their war-inspired partnership, President Harry S. Truman threw a party tonight for Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin at U.S. headquarters in Potsdam, occupied Germany during the Potsdam Conference, flying in two young American GI’s to entertain: pianist Eugene List and violinist Stuart Canin (click here for a clip of this event from “American Experience: Truman” at 2:01:32). Continue reading Truman throws a party for Churchill, Stalin at Potsdam 80 years ago this hour (July 19 1945) →

‘Venus and Mars’ album by Wings peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (July 19 1975)

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


Video: '16- Wings- Venus and Mars (Full Album)' (13 clips)

(Saturday, July 19, 1975) — Venus and Mars by Paul McCartney’s band Wings peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Venus and Mars’ album by Wings peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (July 19 1975) →

‘Listen to What the Man Said’ by Wings peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (July 19 1975)

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


Video: 'Listen To What The Man Said'

(Saturday, July 19, 1975) — “Listen to What the Man Said” by (former Beatle Paul McCartney and) Wings peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Listen to What the Man Said’ by Wings peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (July 19 1975) →

Teacher Christa McAuliffe is picked for shuttle trip 40 years ago this hour (July 19 1985)

1980s, space exploration


Video: 'Teacher In Space: Christa Mcauliffe' (July 19, 1985, at 3:50)

(Friday, July 19, 1985, 10:30 a.m. EDT) — A high school teacher from New Hampshire, Sharon Christa McAuliffe, 36, was named today as the nation’s first ordinary citizen scheduled to go in orbit aboard the space shuttle as a passenger.

‘Help!’/’I’m Down’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago today (July 19 1965)

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


Video: 'Help! (2023 Mix)'

(Monday, July 19, 1965) — The single “Help!“/”I’m Down” by The Beatles, the title song for both the 1965 film and its soundtrack album, was released today in the U.S. (July 23, 1965, in the UK). Continue reading ‘Help!’/’I’m Down’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago today (July 19 1965) →