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John Lennon begins recording demos in Bermuda for ‘Double Fantasy’ album 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1980)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s, The Beatles 1980s


Video: 'John Lennon home demos (Early - November 1980)' (June 21, 1980, clips 26-32)

(Saturday, June 21, 1980) — Former Beatle John Lennon, on his eleventh day visiting Bermuda (after sailing on a yacht from Newport, Rhode Island), began recording demos of musical compositions for what would become his first studio albums (with his wife, Yoko Ono) in five years, Double Fantasy and Milk and Honey. Continue reading John Lennon begins recording demos in Bermuda for ‘Double Fantasy’ album 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1980) →

‘She’s Out of My Life’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1980)

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(Saturday, June 21, 1980) — “She’s Out of My Life” by Michael Jackson peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘She’s Out of My Life’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1980) →

Republicans nominate McKinley-Roosevelt ticket 120 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1900)

1900s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Theodore Roosevelt Biography' (1900 Republican National Convention at 7:45)

(Thursday, June 21, 1900) — President William McKinley of Ohio was unanimously nominated for a second term as President of the United States today at the 1900 Republican National Convention meeting at Convention Hall in Philadelphia. Continue reading Republicans nominate McKinley-Roosevelt ticket 120 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1900) →

Ringo Starr’s debut solo album ‘Sentimental Journey’ peaks at #22 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 20 1970)

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


Video: 'Ringo Starr: Sentimental Journey' (12 videos)

(Saturday, June 20, 1970) — Sentimental Journey, the debut solo album by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, peaked at #22 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for one week. Continue reading Ringo Starr’s debut solo album ‘Sentimental Journey’ peaks at #22 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 20 1970) →

‘California Gurls’ by Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 2010)

2010s, Popular Music 2010s

(Saturday, June 19, 2010) — “California Gurls” by Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for six consecutive weeks (June 19/26, July 3/10/17/24, 2010). Continue reading ‘California Gurls’ by Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 2010) →

First ‘Father’s Day’ in United States celebrated in Spokane 110 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 1910)

1910s


Video: 'Celebrating dad'

(Sunday, June 19, 1910) — Father’s Day was celebrated for the first time in the United States today at the YMCA in Spokane, Washington. Continue reading First ‘Father’s Day’ in United States celebrated in Spokane 110 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 1910) →

New York City throws ‘ticker tape parade’ for former President Theodore Roosevelt 110 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1910)

1910s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Roosevelt' (first two videos cover TR's New York City homecoming)

(Saturday, June 18, 1910, 11:10 a.m. local time) — The first “ticker tape parade” was held today in New York City as former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt was welcomed back to the United States after being overseas in Africa and Europe for more than a year. Continue reading New York City throws ‘ticker tape parade’ for former President Theodore Roosevelt 110 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1910) →

Churchill delivers ‘This was their finest hour’ speech in House of Commons 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1940)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'Winston Churchill - Their Finest Hour Speech - Complete'

(Tuesday, June 18, 1940, 3:49 p.m. BST; during the Battle of France, part of the Western Front of World War II) — Winston Churchill, barely six weeks in office as Britain’s prime minister and confronted with the threat of invasion from Nazi-occupied France, rose in the House of Commons today and, in 36 minutes of soaring oratory, sought to rally his countrymen with what has gone down in history as his “finest hour” speech. Continue reading Churchill delivers ‘This was their finest hour’ speech in House of Commons 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1940) →

‘Try Again’ by Aaliyah featuring Timbaland peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 2000)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s

(Saturday, June 17, 2000) — “Try Again” by Aaliyah featuring Timbaland peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Try Again’ by Aaliyah featuring Timbaland peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 2000) →

John Foster Dulles arrives in South Korea 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1950)

1950s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Korean War - PART 4, Beginning of "The War" (1949-1950) 6.25 ??' (Foster arrives at 6:07)

(Saturday, June 17, 1950; during the Cold War) — John Foster Dulles arrived in Seoul today on a State Department mission regarding U. S. relations with the Republic of Korea. Continue reading John Foster Dulles arrives in South Korea 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1950) →