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)
(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)
(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)
(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)
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)
Video: 'The War of 1812' (June 1, 1813, at 54:20)
(Tuesday, June 1, 1813, the two ships opened fire just before 6:00 local time; during the Capture of USS Chesapeake, part of the War of 1812) — The mortally wounded commander of the USS Chesapeake, American naval officer James Lawrence, gave the order “Don’t give up the ship” today during a losing battle off Boston Harbor with the British frigate HMS Shannon. Continue reading Mortally wounded commander of USS Chesapeake, Capt. James Lawrence, gives the order ‘Don’t give up the ship’ 210 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1813)
Video: 'Live And Let Die (2018 Remaster)'
(Friday, June 1, 1973) — Paul McCartney & Wings released “Live and Let Die”/“I Lie Around,” the A-side featuring the main theme song of the new James Bond film Live and Let Die, today in the UK (June 18, 1973, in the U.S., McCartney’s 31st birthday). Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings release ‘Live and Let Die’/’I Lie Around’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1973)
(Saturday, June 1, 1963) — “It’s My Party” by Lesley Gore peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (June 1/8, 1963). Continue reading ‘It’s My Party’ by Lesley Gore peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1963)
Video: 'Love These Goon Shows! (Live At The BBC For "Pop Go The Beatles" / 11th June, 1963)'
(Saturday, June 1, 1963, 1:30-5:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles recorded an appearance today for the third episode of the BBC Light Programme Pop Go The Beatles at BBC Paris Studio in London, just hours after recording the second episode. Continue reading The Beatles record third episode of BBC’s ‘Pop Go The Beatles’ radio series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1963)
Video: 'Sure To Fall (In Love With You)'
(Saturday, June 1, 1963, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles recorded an appearance today for the second episode of the BBC Light Programme Pop Go The Beatles at BBC Paris Studio in London. Continue reading The Beatles record second episode of BBC’s ‘Pop Go The Beatles’ radio series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1963)
