Video: 'Unfinished Music No. 2: Life With The Lions' (7 videos; first 5 constitute original LP)
(Saturday, June 28, 1969) — Unfinished Music No. 2: Life with the Lions by John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, avant-garde artist Yoko Ono, the couple’s second of three experimental albums, debuted at #197 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘Unfinished Music No. 2: Life with the Lions’ by John Lennon & Yoko Ono debuts at #197 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1969)
Video: 'The Treaty of Versailles' (June 28, 1919, at 52:32)
(Saturday, June 28, 1919, 3:12 p.m. Western European Summer Time) — The Treaty of Versailles was signed today in France, formally ending the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers known at the time as the Great War (and later as World War I). Continue reading Treaty of Versailles is signed, formally ending World War I 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1919)
Video: 'Stonewall Uprising - full movie'
(Saturday, June 28, 1969, 1:20 a.m. EDT) — The Stonewall riots, a milestone in the modern gay rights movement in the United States, began this morning in New York City when an angry crowd of bystanders began throwing bottles, rocks and even a parking meter at NYPD patrolmen who were carrying out a routine raid on the Stonewall Inn, a gay hangout at 53 Christopher Street in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan. Continue reading Stonewall riots launch gay liberation movement 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1969)
Video: 'Moonraker' trailer
(Tuesday, June 26, 1979) — Moonraker, the eleventh spy film in the James Bond series, and the fourth to star Roger Moore as the fictional secret agent James Bond, premiered tonight at the Odeon Leicester Square in London. Continue reading James Bond film ‘Moonraker’ premieres in London 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1979)
Video: 'Michael Jackson has died (CNN)'
(Thursday, June 25, 2009, 2:26 p.m. PDT) — American singer, songwriter, and dancer Michael Jackson, widely regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century and one of the greatest entertainers of all time, was pronounced dead this afternoon at UCLA Medical Center after arriving in a coma. Continue reading Michael Jackson ‘King of Pop’ dies from propofol overdose 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 2009)
(Saturday, June 24, 1989) — “Satisfied” by Richard Marx peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Satisfied’ by Richard Marx peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1989)
(Saturday, June 24, 1989) — “Veronica” by Elvis Costello, co-written with former Beatle Paul McCartney, peaked at #19 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Veronica’ by Elvis Costello peaks at #19 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1989)
(Saturday, June 23, 1979) — “Minute by Minute” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Minute by Minute’ by The Doobie Brothers peaks at #14 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1979)
Video: 'SYND 22-05-69 JUDGE WARREN BERGER RECEIVES RICHARD NIXON'S NOMINATION FOR CHIEF JUSTICE'
(Monday, June 23, 10:42 a.m. EDT) — Warren E. Burger was sworn in today as the 15th Chief Justice of the United States in a ceremony that included a tribute from President Richard Nixon to retiring Chief Justice Earl Warren. Continue reading Warren E. Burger sworn in as 15th U.S. Chief Justice 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1969)
Video: 'Last Days Of Judy Garland E True Hollywood Story(Full Version)'
(Sunday, June 22, 1969, approximately between 2:30 a.m. and 4:40 a.m British Summer Time) — Judy Garland, who attained international stardom as an actress in both musical and dramatic roles, as a recording artist and on the concert stage, died early today in the bathroom of her rented house in London. Continue reading Legendary performer Judy Garland, 47, dies 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 22 1969)
