Video: 'Sonny & Cher Interview at The Tonight Show in 1975 - Rare' (July 14, 1975)
(Friday, June 27, 1975) — Sonny and Cher Bono’s divorce was finalized today in Santa Monica, California. Continue reading Sonny and Cher’s divorce finalized 50 years ago today (June 27 1975)
(Friday, June 27, 1995, 9:40 p.m. PDT) — One day before a U.S.-imposed deadline for reaching an auto trade accord with Japan, U.S. President Bill Clinton defended his record as a free-trader today but vowed that he is ready to slap punitive tariffs on Japanese luxury cars if there isn’t a deal. Continue reading U.S. President Bill Clinton defends free-trade record but warns Japan 30 years ago today (June 27 1995)
Video: 'The Beatles - Live at the Teatro Adriano, Rome, Italy (June 27, 1965 / Afternoon Performance)'
(Sunday, June 27, 1965, 4:30 p.m. CET) — The Beatles performed the first of four shows (over two consecutive days) today at Teatro Adriano in Rome, Italy, the band’s ninth concert of their 1965 European Tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of four shows at Teatro Adriano in Rome 60 years ago this hour (June 27 1965)
Video: 'The Rise and Fall of Route 66 (Why America's Greatest Road Fell into Oblivion)'
(Thursday, June 27, 1985) — The legendary Route 66, which originally stretched from Chicago to Santa Monica, California, passed into history today as officials decertified the road.
Video: 'Japan 1995' (21 videos)
(Friday, June 27, 1995, 7:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time) — Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed tonight at Nippon Budokan Hall in Tokyo, Japan, with John Entwistle, Randy Bachman, Mark Farner, Felix Cavaliere, Billy Preston, Zak Starkey and Mark Rivera.
Video: 'The Gold Rush (1925) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers'
(Monday, June 26, 1925, 8:30 p.m. PDT) — The Gold Rush, a silent film about a lost soul in the Yukon who seeks love and wealth, premiered tonight at Grauman’s Egyptian Theater in Los Angeles. Continue reading ‘The Gold Rush’ silent comedy film premieres in Los Angeles 100 years ago this hour (June 26 1925)
Video: 'UN Charter signed in San Francisco Conference and US President Harry S. Truman ad...HD Stock Footage'
(Wednesday, June 26, 1945, 5:28 p.m. PDT; during World War II) — The United Nations Conference on International Organization (UNCIO) ended this afternoon with a plea by U.S. President Harry S. Truman to translate the lofty words of the new world Charter into worthy deeds ringing in the ears of the delegates from fifty nations who signed it today. Continue reading U.S. President Harry S. Truman closes UN Conference with plea to translate charter into deeds 80 years ago this hour (June 26 1945)
Video: 'Bob Hope on Sullivan'
(Sunday, June 26, 1955, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — Comedian Bob Hope performed “on tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading Bob Hope performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 70 years ago this hour (June 26 1955)
(Saturday, June 26, 1965) — “Mr. Tambourine Man” by The Byrds (the group’s first appearance on the chart) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’ by The Byrds peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (June 26 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles - Beatles VI (Full Album)'
(Saturday, June 26, 1965) — Beatles VI, by The Beatles debuted at #149 on Billboard‘s 200 album chart. Continue reading ‘Beatles VI’ album by The Beatles debuts at #149 in USA 60 years ago today (June 26 1965)
