Video: 'The Beatles - Live At The Melbourne Festival Hall - June 17th, 1964 (Early Performance)'
(Wednesday, June 17, 1964, The Beatles appeared after multiple opening acts were scheduled to begin performing at 6:00 p.m. AEST) — The Beatles performed the fifth of six shows in three days tonight at Festival Hall in Melbourne, Australia, before a crowd of 7,500. Continue reading The Beatles perform at Festival Hall in Melbourne, Australia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1964)
(Saturday, June 16, 1984) — “Borderline” by Madonna at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Borderline’ by Madonna peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (June 16 1984)
(Saturday, June 16, 1984) — “It’s a Miracle” by Culture Club at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘It’s a Miracle’ by Culture Club peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (June 16 1984)
Video: 'Beatles Down Under Part 6' (June 16, 1964, at 6:13-6:30)
(Tuesday, June 16, 1964, 1:00 p.m. AEST) — The Beatles were filmed today waving to a crowd of 15,000 from the balcony at Melbourne Town Hall in Australia. Continue reading The Beatles wave to 15,000 fans at Melbourne Town Hall in Australia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1964)
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(Saturday, June 15, 1974) — “Billy Don’t Be a Hero” by Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (June 15/22, 1974). Continue reading ‘Billy Don’t Be a Hero’ by Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 15 1974)
(Saturday, June 15, 1974) — “You Make Me Feel Brand New” by The Stylistics peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You Make Me Feel Brand New’ by The Stylistics peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 15 1974)
Video: 'The General Slocum Disaster'
(Wednesday, June 15, 1904, 10:00 a.m. local time) — More than 1,000 people died today when fire erupted aboard the steamboat General Slocum in New York’s East River. Continue reading 1,021 people killed when fire breaks out on steamboat in New York City 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 15 1904)
(Saturday, June 15, 1974) — “For the Love of Money” by The O’Jays peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘For the Love of Money’ by The O’Jays peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 15 1974)
Video: 'John Lennon interviewed in Australia [June 15,1964]'
(Monday, June 15, 1964) — John Lennon of The Beatles filmed an interview with Australian reporter Malcolm Searle today at the Southern Cross Hotel in Melbourne, Australia. Continue reading Beatle John Lennon interviewed in Melbourne 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 15 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles interview 14 june 1964'
(Sunday, June 14, 1964, evening Australian Eastern Standard Time) — The Beatles, reunited with drummer Ringo Starr, plus Starr’s temporary replacement of 12 days (due to Ringo’s illness), Jimmie Nicol, held a one-time joint conference at Southern Cross Hotel in Melbourne. Continue reading Five Beatles hold a press conference in Melbourne 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 14 1964)