Video: 'Batman' trailer
(Monday, June 19, 1989, 8:00 p.m. PDT) — The Caped Crusader takes on his deadliest foe — the Joker — in Batman, the first installment of Warner Bros.’ initial Batman superhero film series that premiered tonight at the Bruin and Village theaters in Westwood, California. Continue reading ‘Batman’ premieres in Westwood 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 1989)
Video: 'Jimmy Carter SALT II Treaty signing June 18 1979 archival footage'
(Monday, June 18, 1979, 1:00 p.m. CEST; during the Cold War) — U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev signed the SALT II strategic arms limitation treaty today in Vienna. Continue reading Carter and Brezhnev sign SALT II nuclear arms treaty 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1979)
(Saturday, June 17, 1989) — “I’ll Be Loving You (Forever)” by New Kids on the Block peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I’ll Be Loving You (Forever)’ by New Kids on the Block peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1989)
(Saturday, June 17, 1989) — “I Want It All” by Queen peaked at #50 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Want It All’ by Queen peaks at #50 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1989)
(Saturday, June 17, 1939) — “Wishing (Will Make It So)” by Glenn Miller and his Orchestra (Ray Eberle, vocal) peaked at #1 on today’s Your Hit Parade weekly music chart for four consecutive weeks (May 20/27, June 3/10, 1939). Continue reading ‘Wishing (Will Make It So)’ by Glenn Miller peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1939)
Video: 'Monkees on The Tonight Show (1969)'
(Monday, June 16, 1969) — The Monkees taped appearance today in New York for the June 17, 1969, edition of The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, performing “Daydream Believer” and “Goin’ Down” backed by their 1969 touring band, Sam & The Goodtimers. Continue reading The Monkees perform on ‘The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1969)
(Saturday, June 16, 1979) — “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘We Are Family’ by Sister Sledge peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1979)
(Saturday, June 16, 1979) — “Just When I Needed You Most” by Randy VanWarmer peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Just When I Needed You Most’ by Randy VanWarmer peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1979)
(Saturday, June 16, 1979) — “The Logical Song” by Supertramp peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘The Logical Song’ by Supertramp peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1979)
(Saturday, June 16, 1979) — “Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy” by Bad Company peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy’ by Bad Company peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1979)
