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The Beatles record additional takes of ‘Here, There And Everywhere’ 60 years ago this hour (Jun 16 1966)


Video: 'Here, There And Everywhere (Take 6)'

(Thursday, June 16, 1966, 8:30 p.m.-3:30 a.m. BST) — The Beatles continued production of the band’s seventh studio album Revolver tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London, recorded nine further takes of Paul McCartney’s “Here, There And Everywhere.” Continue reading The Beatles record additional takes of ‘Here, There And Everywhere’ 60 years ago this hour (Jun 16 1966)

The Beatles perform live on ‘Top Of The Pops’ 60 years ago this hour (June 16 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles: Paperback Writer TOP OF THE POPS 1966 COMPLETE FOOTAGE AVAILABLE!'

(Thursday, June 16, 1966, 7:30-8:00 p.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles appeared live on tonight’s “Top of the Pops” (a British music chart television program on BBC1) from BBC Television Centre in London, miming to their new single “Paperback Writer” and “Rain.” Continue reading The Beatles perform live on ‘Top Of The Pops’ 60 years ago this hour (June 16 1966)

‘The Wayward Wind’ by Gogi Grant peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (June 16 1956)

(Saturday, June 16, 1956) — “The Wayward Wind” by Gogi Grant peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for six consecutive weeks (June 16/23/30, July 7/14/21, 1956). Continue reading ‘The Wayward Wind’ by Gogi Grant peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (June 16 1956)

‘Standing on the Corner’ by The Four Lads peaks at #3 in USA 70 years ago today (Jun 16 1956)

(Saturday, June 16, 1956) — “Standing on the Corner” by The Four Lads with Ray Ellis & his Orchestra & Chorus (recorded Mar. 1, 1956) peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for three weeks.

Democrats nominate U.S. President Woodrow Wilson for a second term 110 years ago this hour (Jun 15 1916)


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(Thursday, June 15, 1916, 11:53 p.m. CST) — President Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey was nominated for a second term by acclamation today at the 1916 Democratic National Convention meeting at St. Louis Coliseum in St. Louis. Continue reading Democrats nominate U.S. President Woodrow Wilson for a second term 110 years ago this hour (Jun 15 1916)

‘Yesterday and Today’ album by The Beatles released in U.S. 60 years ago today (Jun 15 1966)


Video: 'The BEATLES - Yesterday And Today - U.S. butcher stereo version'

(Wednesday, June 15, 1966)Yesterday and Today, the ninth Capitol Records album release by the Beatles and the eleventh overall American release, was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘Yesterday and Today’ album by The Beatles released in U.S. 60 years ago today (Jun 15 1966)

‘The Endless Summer’ surf documentary film opens in New York City 60 years ago this hour (June 15 1966)


Video: 'The Endless Summer - Trailer'

(Wednesday, June 15, 1966, 12:30 p.m. EDT)The Endless Summer, a surfing documentary film about two young surfers who travel around the world in search of the perfect wave, opened today at Kips Bay theater in Manhattan. Continue reading ‘The Endless Summer’ surf documentary film opens in New York City 60 years ago this hour (June 15 1966)

Arkansas becomes 25th state 190 years ago today (Jun 15 1836)


Video: 'History of Arkansas: From Indigenous Roots to Modern Statehood'

(Wednesday, June 15, 1836) — President Andrew Jackson approved the bill today creating the State of Arkansas, the 25th admitted to the Union, located in the Southeastern region of the United States.

Paul McCartney & Wings perform second of two shows at Cow Palace in San Francisco 50 years ago this hour (Jun 14 1976)


Video: '[NEW] Paul McCartney & Wings - Live in San Francisco, CA (June 14th, 1976) - Super 8 Film'

(Monday, June 14, 1976, scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. PDT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the second of two shows tonight at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California (located immediately south of San Francisco), on the 18th 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 second of two shows at Cow Palace in San Francisco 50 years ago this hour (Jun 14 1976)

‘On My Own’ by Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Jun 14 1986)

(Saturday, June 14, 1986) — “On My Own” by Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (June 14/21/28, 1986). Continue reading ‘On My Own’ by Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Jun 14 1986)