(Thursday, June 18, 1896, roll call began at 4:36 p.m. local time) — Former Governor William McKinley of Ohio was nominated President of the United States this afternoon at the 1896 Republican National Convention meeting at St. Louis City Hall in St. Louis. Continue reading Republicans nominate William McKinley for President of the United States 130 years ago this hour (Jun 18 1896)
(Wednesday, June 18, 1856, shortly after the convention reconvened at 5:00 p.m. local time) — Former Senator John C. Fremont of California was nominated President of the United States today on the second ballot at the first Republican National Convention meeting at Musical Fund Hall in Philadelphia. Continue reading Republicans nominate John C. Fremont for President of the United States 170 years ago this hour (Jun 18 1856)
(Saturday, June 18, 1966) — “Barefootin’” by Robert Parker at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Barefootin” by Robert Parker peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (June 18 1966)
(Saturday, June 18, 1966) — “Green Grass” by Gary Lewis & the Playboys at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Green Grass’ by Gary Lewis & the Playboys peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (June 18 1966)
(Saturday, June 18, 1966) — “River Deep – Mountain High” by Ike & Tina Turner peaked at #88 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘River Deep – Mountain High’ by Ike & Tina Turner peaks at #88 in USA 60 years ago today (June 18 1966)
(Saturday, June 17, 2006) — “Hips Don’t Lie” by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (June 17/24, 2006).
Video: 'Pure Gold'
(Thursday, June 17, 1976) — On a day off from the Wings Over America leg of his Wings Over the World tour, former Beatle Paul McCartney and his wife, Linda, joined another ex-Beatle, Ringo Starr, today at the Cherokee Studios in Hollywood to dub backing vocals to McCartney’s “Pure Gold” for Starr’s next album Ringo’s Rotogravure. Continue reading Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr reunite record ‘Pure Gold’ in Hollywood 50 years ago today (Jun 17 1976)
Video: 'MICHAEL NESMITH COLPIX SINGLES 1965 66 5.Who Do You Love Unissued & 6.Get Out Of My Life Woman'
(Friday, June 17, 1966) — Michael Nesmith, a member of the made-for-TV band The Monkees, held his final pre-Monkees solo recording session today Sunset Sound Recorders, 6650 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood, completing “Who Do You Love?” and “Get Out of My Life Woman.”
Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 4), June 6th - June 21st, 1966'
20:36 Here, There And Everywhere (Take 14) [Monitor Mix 1]
23:09 Here, There And Everywhere (Take 14) [Monitor Mix 2]
25:38 Here, There And Everywhere (Take 14)
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27:42 Here, There And Everywhere (Take 14) [Monitor Mix 4]
30:09 Here There And Everywhere (Take 14) [Composite Monitor Mix]
32:41 Here, There And Everywhere (Take 14) [Isolation Mix]
(Friday, June 17, 1966, 7:00 p.m.-1:30 a.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles continued production of their seventh studio album Revolver tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London, completing overdubs for Paul McCartney’s “Here, There And Everywhere” and ““Got to Get You into My Life.” Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Here, There And Everywhere’ and ‘Got To Get You Into My Life’ 60 years ago this hour (June 17 1966)
Video: 'President Reagan's Remarks Regarding Retirement of Chief Justice Warren Burger on June 17, 1986'
(Tuesday, June 17, 1986, 2:00 p.m. EDT) — President Ronald Reagan today announced the retirement of Warren Earl Burger as Chief Justice of the United States after 17 years and the intention to nominate Associate Justice William Hubbs Rehnquist to replace him. Continue reading Chief Justice Burger retiring, Reagan names Rehnquist as replacement 40 years ago this hour (June 17 1986)
