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The Beatles arrive in Bible Belt under heavy security amid ‘Jesus’ controversy 60 years ago this hour (Aug 19 1966)

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Video: 'Memphis Airport arrival protestors Police ITN News footage'

(Thursday, August 19, 1966, approximately 1:00 p.m. CDT) — The Beatles arrived in Memphis today under heavy security, bringing their controversial third North American tour into the heart of the Bible Belt, where John Lennon’s remarks about the group’s popularity compared with that of Jesus Christ have prompted protests, record burnings and threats. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in Bible Belt under heavy security amid ‘Jesus’ controversy 60 years ago this hour (Aug 19 1966) →

U.S. President Bill Clinton born in Hope, Arkansas 80 years ago this hour (Aug 19 1946)

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Video: 'Clinton: Portrait of a Presidency | NewsNation Films'

(Monday, August 19, 1946, 8:51 a.m. CST) — Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States (1993-2001), was born William Jefferson Blythe III today at Julia Chester Hospital in Hope, Arkansas. Continue reading U.S. President Bill Clinton born in Hope, Arkansas 80 years ago this hour (Aug 19 1946) →

First of Stalin’s show trials begin in Moscow 90 years ago today (Aug 19 1936)

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Video: The Great Purge: Stalin's Darkest Moment'

(Wednesday, August 19, 1936) — The first of a series of show trials orchestrated by Soviet leader Josef Stalin began today in Moscow as 16 defendants faced charges of conspiring against the government.

The Beatles perform Suffolk Downs Racetrack in Boston 60 years ago this hour (Aug 18 1966)

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Video: 'The Beatles - Live at Suffolk Downs Racetrack, Boston, Massachusetts (August 18, 1966) [8mm Film]'

(Wednesday, August 18, 1966, 10:00 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles performed before 25,000 people tonight at Suffolk Downs Racetrack in Boston on the seventh stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform Suffolk Downs Racetrack in Boston 60 years ago this hour (Aug 18 1966) →

The Beatles arrive in Boston to screams of 300 fans 60 years ago this hour (Aug 18 1966)

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Video: 'Boston Logan Airport arrival news footage'

(Thursday, August 18, 1966, approximately 3:45 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles arrived at Boston’s Logan International Airport today to the screams of 300 fans on the seventh stop of the band’s third (and what would turn out to be their last) American tour. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in Boston to screams of 300 fans 60 years ago this hour (Aug 18 1966) →

‘Hound Dog’/’Don’t Be Cruel’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (Aug 18 1956)

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(Saturday, August 18, 1956) — “Hound Dog“/”Don’t Be Cruel” by Elvis Presley peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for 11 weeks (Aug. 18/25 Sept. 1/8/15/22/29, Oct. 6/13/20/27, 1956). Continue reading ‘Hound Dog’/’Don’t Be Cruel’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (Aug 18 1956) →

‘Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)’ by Doris Day peaks at #2 in USA 70 years ago today (Aug 18 1956)

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(Saturday, August 18, 1956) — “Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)” by Doris Day peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Top 100 chart for three weeks (Aug. 18/25, Sept. 1, 1956).

U.S. forces occupy Santa Fe in present-day New Mexico 180 years ago today (Aug 18 1846)

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Video: '#OnThisDate August 18, 1846: Santa Fe Secured'


(Thursday, August 18, 1846; during the Mexican-American War) — U.S. forces led by Gen. Stephen W. Kearny occupied Santa Fe today in present-day New Mexico, bringing nearly two and a half centuries of Spanish and Mexican rule to an end without firing a shot.

Adlai Stevenson accepts Democratic presidential nomination 70 years ago this hour (Aug 17 1956)

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Video: '1956 Adlai Stevenson Democratic Convention Acceptance speech'

(Friday, August 17, 1956, approximately 10:00 p.m. CDT) — Former Governor Adlai Stevenson of Illinois accepted the Democratic nomination for president of the United States tonight at the 1956 Democratic National Convention meeting at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago. Continue reading Adlai Stevenson accepts Democratic presidential nomination 70 years ago this hour (Aug 17 1956) →

The Beatles perform second of two shows in Toronto 60 years ago this hour (Aug 17 1966)

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Video: 'The Beatles / Live At The Maple Leaf Gardens / 17/8/1966 / Evening Show'

(Wednesday, August 17, 1966, approximately 10:00 p.m. EDT after four opening acts performed, scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles performed the second of two shows tonight at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto on the sixth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour.