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James Bond spy film ‘Octopussy’ premieres in London 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1983)

1980s, James Bond, Movies 1980s


Video: 'Octopussy' trailer

(Monday, June 6, 1983, guests required to be seated by 7:45 p.m. British Summer Time) — A fake Fabergé egg and a fellow agent’s death leads James Bond to uncover an international jewel smuggling operation in Octopussy, the thirteenth in the James Bond spy film series produced by Eon Productions, which premiered tonight at London’s Odeon Leicester Square with Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales in attendance. Continue reading James Bond spy film ‘Octopussy’ premieres in London 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1983) →

Britain’s Secretary of State for War John Profumo resigns after acknowledging affair with young woman who was also involved with Soviet spy 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 5 1963)

1960s, Cold War


Video: 'Christine Keeler - Profumo Scandal'

(Wednesday, June 5, 1963; during the Profumo affair and the Cold War) — British Secretary of State for War John Profumo resigned today after acknowledging an extramarital affair with now 21-year-old Christine Keeler (who was also involved with a Soviet spy), and lying to Parliament about it. Continue reading Britain’s Secretary of State for War John Profumo resigns after acknowledging affair with young woman who was also involved with Soviet spy 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 5 1963) →

Zoot Suit Riots involving American servicemen and young Latino and Mexican Americans begin in Los Angeles 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1943)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'How Anti-Mexican Racism in L.A. Caused the Zoot Suit Riots | History'

(Thursday, June 3, 1943, evening PWT; during the Zoot Suit Riots and World War II) — The Zoot Suit Riots, a series of riots that took place from June 3–8, 1943, in Los Angeles, California, United States, involving American servicemen stationed in Southern California and young Latino and Mexican American city residents, began tonight. Continue reading Zoot Suit Riots involving American servicemen and young Latino and Mexican Americans begin in Los Angeles 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1943) →

Pope John XXIII dies at 81, ending 56-month reign devoted to peace and Christian unity 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1963)

1960s


Video: 'Pope John XXIII Tribute - 1963 | Today in History | 3 June 16'

(Monday, June 3, 1963, 7:49 p.m. Central European Time) — Pope John XXIII, champion of world peace and a tireless fighter for the union of all Christian churches, died in the Vatican tonight while Cardinals and other prelates and several of his relatives prayed around his sickbed. Continue reading Pope John XXIII dies at 81, ending 56-month reign devoted to peace and Christian unity 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1963) →

John Lennon & Yoko Ono interviewed at International Feminist Planning Conference in Cambridge, Massachusetts 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1973)

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

(Sunday, June 3, 1973) — Ex-Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, were interviewed by WBCN-FM’s “the news dissector” Danny Schechter today while attending the International Feminist Planning Conference at Lesley College and Harvard Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Continue reading John Lennon & Yoko Ono interviewed at International Feminist Planning Conference in Cambridge, Massachusetts 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1973) →

‘Red Rose Speedway’ studio album by Paul McCartney & Wings peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 2 1973)

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


Video: 'Red Rose Speedway - Paul McCartney and Wings'

(Saturday, June 2, 1973) — Red Rose Speedway, the second studio album by the British–American rock band Wings, although credited to “Paul McCartney and Wings,” peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart for three consecutive weeks (June 2/9/16, 1973). Continue reading ‘Red Rose Speedway’ studio album by Paul McCartney & Wings peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 2 1973) →

‘My Love’ by Paul McCartney & Wings peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 2 1973)

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

(Saturday, June 2, 1973) — “My Love” by Paul McCartney & Wings peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks (June 2/9/16/23, 1973). Continue reading ‘My Love’ by Paul McCartney & Wings peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 2 1973) →

‘Daniel’ by Elton John peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 2 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, June 2, 1973) — “Daniel” by Elton John peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Daniel’ by Elton John peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 2 1973) →

‘Hocus Pocus’ by Focus peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 2 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, June 2, 1973) — “Hocus Pocus” by Focus peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Hocus Pocus’ by Focus peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 2 1973) →

Queen Elizabeth II crowned in London’s Westminster Abbey by Archbishop of Canterbury 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 2 1953)

1950s


Video: 'BBC TV Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II: Westminster Abbey 1953 (William McKie)'

(Tuesday, June 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth II arrived at Westminster Abbey at about 11:00 a.m. British Summer Time; during the Coronation of Elizabeth II) — The coronation of Elizabeth II as queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms took place today at Westminster Abbey in London. Continue reading Queen Elizabeth II crowned in London’s Westminster Abbey by Archbishop of Canterbury 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 2 1953) →