Video: '"Beatles" pop singing group arrive in Delhi to warm welcome'
(Wednesday, July 6, 1966, approximately 12:30 a.m. India Standard Time) — Hoping to escape the turmoil of their controversial departure from the Philippines, the members of The Beatles arrived in India early today expecting a quiet stopover before returning to London. Continue reading The Beatles greeted by screaming fans on first visit to India after Manila ordeal 60 years ago this hour (Jul 6 1966)
(Saturday, July 5, 1986) — “There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” by Billy Ocean peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, July 5, 1986) — “No One Is to Blame” by Howard Jones peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘No One Is to Blame’ by Howard Jones peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 12 1986)
Video: '5th July 1946: The bikini swimsuit introduced for the first time'
(Friday, July 5, 1946) — The bikini, a women’s abbreviated two-piece swimsuit with a bra top for the chest and underwear cut below the navel created by Parisian engineer Louis Reard, was modeled by nude dancer Micheline Bernardini, 18, during a poolside fashion show today in Paris. Continue reading Louis Reard introduces woman’s bikini swimsuit 80 years ago today (Jul 5 1946)
Video: 'The Beatles’ Most Dangerous Tour Stop'
(Tuesday, July 5, 1966, 4:45 p.m. PHST) — The Beatles finally took off from Manila for New Delhi this afternoon after they had found themselves not only ostracized, but threatened with physical violence from all sides as they made their way to the airport and onto a plane. Continue reading The Beatles jostled by angry Filipinos as they depart Manila 60 years ago this hour (Jul 5 1966)
