Video: 'Kim Campbell, Canada's WORST prime minister
(Friday, June 25, 1993) — Under a portrait of Queen Victoria, Kim Campbell was sworn in today in Ottawa as the first woman to head the Canadian government. Continue reading Kim Campbell, 46, sworn in as Canada’s first woman prime minister 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1993)
(Saturday, June 25, 1983) — “Family Man” by Hall & Oates peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Family Man’ by Hall & Oates peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1983)
Video: 'John Dean (Part 1) Watergate Hearings Testimony'
(Monday, June 25, 1973, live TV coverage was scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. EDT; during the Watergate Scandal) — Former White House Counsel John W. Dean began testifying before the Senate Watergate Committee today, implicating top administration officials, including President Richard Nixon as well as himself, in the Watergate scandal and cover-up. Continue reading U.S. President Richard Nixon took part in Watergate cover-up for eight months, former White House Counsel John Dean tells Senate committee 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1973)
Video: 'The Beatles - I Got To Find My Baby (BBC, Saturday Club - 29 Jun 1963)'
(Monday, June 24, 1963, 5:30-6:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles recorded an appearance for the BBC Light Programme Saturday Club today at Playhouse Theatre in London. Continue reading The Beatles record six songs for BBC’s ‘Saturday Club’ radio series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1963)
Video: 'Living in the Material World (1973) [Full Album] - George...' (first 11 clips constitute original album)
(Saturday, June 23, 1973) — Living in the Material World, the fourth studio album by ex-Beatle George Harrison, peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart for five weeks (June 23/30, July 7/14/21, 1973). Continue reading ‘Living In The Material World’ album by George Harrison peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1973)
(Saturday, June 23, 1973) — “I’m Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby” by Barry White peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I’m Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby’ by Barry White peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1973)
(Saturday, June 23, 1973) — “You’ll Never Get to Heaven (If You Break My Heart)” by The Stylistics peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You’ll Never Get to Heaven (If You Break My Heart)’ by The Stylistics peaks at #23 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1973)
(Saturday, June 22, 1963) — “Hello Stranger” by Barbara Lewis peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Hello Stranger’ by Barbara Lewis peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 22 1963)
(Saturday, June 22, 1963) — “Shut Down” by The Beach Boys peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Shut Down’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #23 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 22 1963)
Video: 'History's Mysteries The Strange Case Of Lizzie Borden (History Channel Documentary)'
(Tuesday, June 20, 1893, 4:40 p.m. EST) — A jury in New Bedford, Massachusetts, found Lizzie Borden, 32, not guilty today of the Aug. 4, 1892, ax murders of her father, Andrew, and stepmother, Abby, at their home in Fall River, Massachusetts. Continue reading Lizzie Borden, 32, found not guilty in ax murders of her father, stepmother 130 years ago this hour (Jun 20 1893)
