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Ronald Reagan wins GOP primary for governor of California 60 years ago this hour (Jun 7 1966)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Ronald Reagan runs for Governor of California 1966 newsreel archival footage'

(Tuesday, June 7, 1966, CBS News declared Reagan the winner at 8 p.m. PDT) — Film actor Ronald Reagan won the Republican nomination for the governorship of California today by rolling to an easy victory over George Christopher, a former Mayor of San Francisco, and three other rivals in the state’s primary election. Continue reading Ronald Reagan wins GOP primary for governor of California 60 years ago this hour (Jun 7 1966) →

Paul McCartney & Wings perform at McNichols Arena in Denver 50 years ago this hour (June 7 1976)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings - Live in Denver, CO (June 7th, 1976)

(Monday, June 7, 1976, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. MDT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed tonight at McNichols Arena in Denver, Colorado, on the 16th stop of the 21-city, 31-show Wings Over America leg of his band’s Wings Over The World tour.

Queen Elizabeth II and Paul McCartney open Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts 30 years ago today (June 7 1996)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, The Beatles 1990s


Video: 'UK - Queen Opens School For Performing Arts'

(Friday, June 7, 1996) — Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II got a taste of showbiz “Fame” today when she joined former Beatle Paul McCartney to formally open the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA), a school for performing arts set up by the former Beatle in his home city. Continue reading Queen Elizabeth II and Paul McCartney open Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts 30 years ago today (June 7 1996) →

‘Live to Tell’ by Madonna peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Jun 7 1986)

1980s, Movies 1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, June 7, 1986) — “Live to Tell” by Madonna peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Live to Tell’ by Madonna peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Jun 7 1986) →

‘All I Need Is a Miracle’ by Mike + The Mechanics peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago today (Jun 7 1986)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, June 7, 1986) — “All I Need Is a Miracle” by Mike + The Mechanics peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘All I Need Is a Miracle’ by Mike + The Mechanics peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago today (Jun 7 1986) →

‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Music’ album by The Beatles released 50 years ago today (June 7 1976)

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


Video: 'The Beatles - Rock 'n' Roll Music (1976)' (28 clips)

(Monday, June 7, 1976) — Rock ‘n’ Roll Music, a compilation album by The Beatles that consisted of previously released tracks, was released in the U.S. today (June 11, 1976, in the UK). Continue reading ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Music’ album by The Beatles released 50 years ago today (June 7 1976) →

Lee Resolution calling for independence presented to Continental Congress 250 years ago today (June 7 1776)

1770s


Video: 'The Lee Resolution'

(Friday, June 7, 1776; during the American Revolutionary War and the American Revolution) — Richard Henry Lee of Virginia offered a resolution to the Continental Congress today stating “That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States.”

Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr records ‘Cryin’’ for fifth studio album 50 years ago today (Jun 6 1976)

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


Video: 'Cryin''

(Sunday, June 6, 1976) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr returned to Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood today to continue work on his upcoming solo studio album Ringo’s Rotogravure, tracking “Cryin’ (Don’t It Make You Feel Like Crying).” Continue reading Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr records ‘Cryin’’ for fifth studio album 50 years ago today (Jun 6 1976) →

The Beatles complete recording ‘Eleanor Rigby’ 60 years ago this hour (Jun 7 1966)

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


Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 4), June 6th - June 21st, 1966'
43:35 Eleanor Rigby (RM3) [Emidisc Acetate]
45:40 Eleanor Rigby (RM5)
47:46 Eleanor Rigby (RS-99) [Takes 14 + 15]
49:51 Eleanor Rigby (Single Vocal Mix)

(Tuesday, June 7, 1966, midnight.-1:30 a.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles continued production of their seventh studio album Revolver this morning at EMI Studio 3 in London, completing “Eleanor Rigby” with the addition of Paul McCartney’s vocal counterpoint during the final verse. Continue reading The Beatles complete recording ‘Eleanor Rigby’ 60 years ago this hour (Jun 7 1966) →

James Meredith shot and wounded during civil rights walk into Mississippi 60 years ago this hour (Jun 6 1966)

1960s, African-American Civil Rights


Video: 'James Meredith Shot During March Against Fear'

(Monday, June 6, 1966, 4:15 p.m. CST/6:15 p.m. EDT; during the Civil rights movement) — James Meredith, the African-American who desegregated the University of Mississippi in 1962, was shot in the back today as he walked along United States Highway 51 two miles south of Hernando, Mississippi. Continue reading James Meredith shot and wounded during civil rights walk into Mississippi 60 years ago this hour (Jun 6 1966) →