Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1884'
(Friday, July 11, 1884, 12:50 p.m. CST) — Governor Grover Cleveland of New York was nominated for president of the United States today by delegates at the 1884 Democratic National Convention meeting at the Exposition Building in Chicago. Continue reading Democrats nominate Grover Cleveland for president of the United States 140 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1884)
Video: 'You Can't Catch Me (Remastered 2010)'
(Thursday, July 11, 1974) — Former Beatle John Lennon today briefly resumed sessions for what would turn out to be his sixth solo album, Rock ‘n’ Roll, overdubbing vocals for “You Can’t Catch Me” at Record Plant East at 321 West 44th Street in New York City. Continue reading Former Beatle John Lennon overdubs vocals for ‘You Can’t Catch Me’ in New York City 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1974)
(Saturday, July 11, 1964) — “Memphis, Tennessee” by Johnny Rivers peaked today at #2 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Memphis, Tennessee’ by Johnny Rivers peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1964)
(Saturday, July 11, 1964) — “No Particular Place to Go” by Chuck Berry peaked today at #10 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘No Particular Place to Go by Chuck Berry peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1964)
(Saturday, July 11, 1964) — “Don’t Throw Your Love Away” by The Searchers peaked today at #16 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Don’t Throw Your Love Away’ by The Searchers peaks at #16 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles - Top Gear Spot'
(Saturday, July 11, 1964, morning BST) — Back in London from last night’s northern premiere of A Hard Day’s Night in their hometown of Liverpool, three of the four Beatles (John Lennon was absent) recorded an audio promotion today for BBC’s brand-new pop radio program Top Gear. Continue reading The Beatles record promos for radio appearance, film in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1964)
Video: 'Hamilton: Building America -Alexander Hamilton vs. Aaron Burr | History'
(Wednesday, July 11, 1804, shortly after 7 a.m. local time) — U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr mortally wounded former Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton during a pistol duel this morning in Weehawken, New Jersey. Continue reading U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr mortally wounds former Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton during pistol duel in Weehawken, NJ 220 years this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1804)
(Saturday, July 10, 2004) — “I Believe” by Fantasia peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Believe’ by Fantasia peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 2004)
Video: 'The Beatles at Liverpool Town Hall 10th July 1964: A Hard Day's Night Premiere' (July 10, 1964, Liverpool reception at 3:39)
(Friday, July 10, 1964, 6:55 p.m. BST) — The Beatles were driven to Liverpool Town Hall this evening in a police cavalcade, with an estimated 200,000 people – roughly a quarter of the city’s population – lining the route. Continue reading 200,000 welcome The Beatles back to Liverpool for northern premiere of hometown band’s debut feature film ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964)
Video: The Beatles at Liverpool Town Hall 10th July 1964: A Hard Day's Night Premiere' (July 10, 1964, airport at 0:00-3:38)
(Friday, July 10, 1964, 5:25 p.m. BST) — Four days after the world premiere of A Hard Day’s Night in London, The Beatles arrived in their hometown of Liverpool, England, this afternoon for the film’s first northern England screening. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in hometown of Liverpool for northern premiere of band’s debut feature film ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964)
