Daily Archives: June 2, 2026

Paul McCartney & Wings perform third of three shows at Chicago Stadium 50 years ago this hour (Jun 2 1976)


Video: 'Paul McCartney Live At The Chicago Stadium, Chicago, USA (Wednesday 2nd June 1976)'

(Wednesday, June 2, 1976, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. CDT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the third of three shows tonight at Chicago Stadium in Chicago on the 14th stop of the 21-city, 31-show Wings Over America leg of his band’s Wings Over The World tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings perform third of three shows at Chicago Stadium 50 years ago this hour (Jun 2 1976)

U.S. President Grover Cleveland, 49, marries Frances Folsom, 21, in White House 140 years ago this hour (June 2 1886)


Video: 'YOUNG FRANCES CLEVELAND AT MARRIAGE'

(Wednesday, June 2, 1886, 7:00 p.m. local time) — U.S. President Grover Cleveland, 49, married Frances Folsom, 21, today in the Blue Room of the White House, becoming the first (and to date, the only) president to marry in the executive mansion. Continue reading U.S. President Grover Cleveland, 49, marries Frances Folsom, 21, in White House 140 years ago this hour (June 2 1886)

The Beatles begin recording ‘I Want to Tell You’ 60 years ago this hour (June 2 1966)


Video: 'I Want To Tell You (Speech & Take 4)' (also includes Take 15 post chat)

(Thursday, June 2, 1966, 7:00 p.m.-3:30 a.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles continued production of their seventh studio album Revolver this evening at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording the bulk of George Harrison’s “I Want to Tell You.” Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘I Want to Tell You’ 60 years ago this hour (June 2 1966)

Arizona reporter mortally wounded by bomb under car’s floor 50 years ago this hour (June 2 1976)


Video: 'Assassination of investigative journalist Don Bolles (network compilation)'

(Wednesday, June 2, 1976, 11:34 a.m. MST) — Arizona Republic investigative reporter Don Bolles, 47, was mortally injured today by a bomb planted underneath his car; he died 11 days later. Continue reading Arizona reporter mortally wounded by bomb under car’s floor 50 years ago this hour (June 2 1976)

‘Moonglow and Theme from Picnic’ by Morris Stoloff peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (June 2 1956)

(Saturday, June 2, 1956) — “Moonglow and Theme from Picnic” by Morris Stoloff peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for three consecutive weeks (June 2/9/16, 1956).

‘Long Tall Sally’ by Pat Boone peaks at #8 in USA 70 years ago today (June 2 1956)

(Saturday, June 2, 1956) — “Long Tall Sally” by Pat Boone peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Most Played in Jukeboxes chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Long Tall Sally’ by Pat Boone peaks at #8 in USA 70 years ago today (June 2 1956)