Video: '27th June 1950: President Truman sends US navy and air force to Korea'
(Tuesday, June 27, 1950, 8:00 a.m. EDT; during the Korean War, part of the Cold War) — U.S. President Harry S. Truman announced today that he is ordering U.S. air and naval forces to assist South Korean forces in their resistance of Sunday’s North Korean invasion. Continue reading Truman orders U.S. air, naval units to fight in aid of Korea 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1950)
Video: 'Wine Woman And Loud Happy Songs'
(Friday, June 26, 1970, 10:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. CDT; during sessions for Beaucoups of Blues) — English rock musician and former Beatle Ringo Starr continued recording Beaucoups of Blues, his second studio album, tonight at Music City Recorders in Nashville, tracking “Wine, Women And Loud Happy Songs” and “The Wishing Book” (which would go unreleased) in this fourth of six sessions (two per day) that began June 25 and would continue through June 27. Continue reading Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr records 2 more tracks for ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 26 1970)
Video: 'I'd Be Talking All The Time'
(Friday, June 26, 1970, 6:00-9:00 p.m. CDT; during sessions for Beaucoups of Blues) — English rock musician and former Beatle Ringo Starr resumed recording Beaucoups of Blues, his second studio album, tonight at Music City Recorders in Nashville, tracking “I’d Be Talking All The Time” and “$15 Draw” in this third of six sessions (two per day) that began June 25 and continued through June 27. Continue reading Former Beatle Ringo Starr records 2 tracks for ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 26 1970)
Video: 'Awaiting On You All (Early Take)'
(Friday, June 26, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — George Harrison recorded the basic track for “Awaiting on You All” for his triple-disc album All Things Must Pass, Harrison’s first release as a solo artist following the break-up of The Beatles, today in London. Continue reading George Harrison records basic track for ‘Awaiting on You All’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1970)
Video: 'Beaucoups Of Blues'
(Thursday, June 25, 1970, 10:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. CDT; during sessions for Beaucoups of Blues) — English rock musician and former Beatle Ringo Starr resumed recording Beaucoups of Blues, his second studio album, tonight at Music City Recorders in Nashville, tracking the title song, “Love Don’t Last Long,” and “Waiting” in this second of six sessions through June 27. Continue reading Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr resumes recording ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 25 1970)
Video: 'Woman Of The Night'
(Thursday, June 25, 1970, 6:00-9:00 p.m. CDT; during sessions for Beaucoups of Blues) — English rock musician and former Beatle Ringo Starr began recording Beaucoups of Blues, his second studio album, tonight at Music City Recorders in Nashville, tracking “Woman Of The Night” and “Without Her” in this first session. Continue reading Former Beatle Ringo Starr begins recording ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 25 1970)
Video: 'Korean War - PART 5, Beginning of the Attack (June 1950) 6.25' (United Nations at 4:15/4:35/5:40)
(Sunday, June 25, 1950, shortly before 6:00 p.m. EDT; during the Korean War, part of the Cold War) — In response to the North Korean invasion, United Nations Security Council Resolution 82 was approved this afternoon, calling for “an immediate cessation of hostilities” and for “North Korea to withdraw forthwith their armed forces to the 38th parallel.” Continue reading U.N. calls for cease fire in Korea, demands North withdraw troops 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1950)
Video: 'Inherit the Wind' trailer
(Saturday, June 25, 1960) — A schoolteacher creates a national furor when he breaks the law against teaching evolution in Inherit the Wind, an American drama film that premiered today at the 10th Berlin International Film Festival in West Germany. Continue reading ‘Inherit the Wind’ premieres at Berlin Film Festival 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1960)
(Saturday, June 24, 2000) — “Be with You” by Enrique Iglesias peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (June 24, July 1/8, 2000). Continue reading ‘Be with You’ by Enrique Iglesias peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 2000)
Video: 'Korean War Begins - 1950 | Today In History | 25 June 17'
(Sunday, June 25, 1950, 4:00 a.m. KDT; during the Korean War, part of the Cold War) — The Korean War began this morning as South Korean army bases near the border with North Korea, at Yeoncheon, came under fire without warning. Continue reading Korean War begins as communist North Korea invades South Korea 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1950)
