(Monday, June 12, 1978) — The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way today for a demonstration by American Nazis in the Chicago suburb of Skokie, where 7,000 survivors of World War II Nazi concentration camps live. Continue reading High court clears Skokie parade by Nazi group 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1978)
Video: 'Rosemary's Baby' trailer (plus 8 clips)
(Wednesday, June 12, 1968, 10:10 a.m. EDT) — Rosemary’s Baby, an American psychological horror film about a young woman who fears the baby she’s carrying is the son of Satan, opened today at the Criterion Theatre in New York City. Continue reading ‘Rosemary’s Baby’ opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1968)
Video: 'George Harrison & Ravi Shankar - Raga - Big Sur, CA, US (11.06.1968)'
(Tuesday, June 11, 1968) — George Harrison of The Beatles, on a break from the band’s “White Album” sessions in London, was filmed for a second consecutive day today for Ravi Shankar’s feature documentary Raga at a country retreat overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Big Sur, California. Continue reading Harrison films another scene for Shankar’s ‘Raga’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 11 1968)
Video: 'Paul McCartney - Blackbird - Abbey Road Studios, London, England (11.06.1968)'
(Tuesday, June 11, 1968, 3:30 p.m.-12:15 a.m. BST) — Paul McCartney, with John Lennon present (George Harrison and Ringo Starr were in California to film Harrison’s appearances in Ravi Shankar’s documentary Raga) recorded his song “Blackbird” for The Beatles’ “White Album” today at EMI Studio in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Blackbird’ in London 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 11 1968)
Video: 'John Lennon & Paul McCartney - Wigmore St., London, England (08 - 18.06.1968)'
(Tuesday, June 11, 1968) — John Lennon and Paul McCartney were filmed for an in-house promotional feature presenting The Beatles’ new company, Apple, today at the company’s headquarters, 95 Wigmore Street in London.
Video: 'John Lennon & Paul McCartney - Wigmore St., London, England (08 - 18.06.1968)'
Also during this period, McCartney was filmed with Apple Records’ new signing Mary Hopkin, as part of the promotional film for the label.
Video: 'Apple Promo Film #1 - Mary Hopkin, Beatles (08.06 - 18.06.1968)'
Video: 'Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute - In order of appearance' (49 videos)
(Saturday, June 11, 1988; starting at approximately noon BST) — The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute (also referred to as Freedomfest), a popular-music concert marking the forthcoming 70th birthday of the imprisoned anti-apartheid revolutionary Nelson Mandela, was staged on today at Wembley Stadium in London and broadcast to 67 countries and an audience of 600 million. Continue reading Concert marks Mandela Nelson’s birthday 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 11 1988)
(Saturday, June 10, 1978) — “You’re the One That I Want” by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You’re the One That I Want’ by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 10 1978)
(Saturday, June 10, 1978) — “Feels So Good” by Chuck Mangione peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Feels So Good’ by Chuck Mangione peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 10 1978)
(Saturday, June 10, 1978) — “On Broadway” by George Benson peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘On Broadway’ by George Benson peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 10 1978)
(Saturday, June 10, 1978) — “Baby Hold On” by Eddie Money peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Baby Hold On’ by Eddie Money peaks at #11 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 10 1978)
