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(Saturday, July 1, 1961, 7:45 p.m. BST) — Diana, Princess of Wales, the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales — the heir apparent to the British throne — and mother of Prince William and Prince Harry, was born Diana Frances Spencer tonight at Park House in Sandringham, England. Continue reading Diana, the princess of Wales, born in Sandringham, England 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 1 1961)
(Monday, June 26, 1961) — “Quarter to Three” by Gary U.S. Bonds peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart today for the first of two consecutive weeks (June 26, July 3, 1961). Continue reading ‘Quarter to Three’ by Gary U.S. Bonds peaks at #1 in USA #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1961)
(Monday, June 26, 1961) — “Raindrops” by Dee Clark peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Raindrops’ by Dee Clark peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1961)
(Monday, June 26, 1961) — “Wild In The Country” by Elvis Presley peaked at #26 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Wild In The Country’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #26 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1961)
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(Thursday, June 22, 1961, The Beatles, along with Tony Sheridan and Stuart Sutcliffe, were collected from the Top Ten Club in Hamburg at 8 a.m. Central European Time for the approximate 30-minute drive to Hamburg-Harburg) — The Beatles, an English rock band formed in Liverpool, consisting of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Pete Best, held their first professional studio recording session today on a converted stage at Friedrich Ebert Halle in Hamburg-Harburg (about 30 minutes from Hamburg), West Germany. Continue reading The Beatles back Tony Sheridan in first professional recording session near Hamburg 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 22 1961)
(Monday, June 19, 1961) — “Moody River” by Pat Boone peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Moody River’ by Pat Boone peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 1961)
(Monday, June 19, 1961) — “Heart and Soul” by The Cleftones peaked at #18 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Heart and Soul’ by The Cleftones peaks at #18 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 1961)
(Monday, June 12, 1961) — “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two weeks. Continue reading ‘Stand By Me’ by Ben E. King peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1961)
(Monday, June 12, 1961) — “Barbara Ann” by The Regents peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two weeks. Continue reading ‘Barbara Ann’ by The Regents peaks at #13 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1961)
Video: 'June 6, 1961 - John F. Kennedy report to the American people on his trip to Europe'
(Tuesday, June 6, 1961, 7:00 p.m. EDT; during the Cold War) — U.S. President John F. Kennedy reported to the nation tonight that his talks with Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev should at least have lessened chances of a “dangerous misjudgment” on either side. Continue reading President Kennedy addresses nation on TV, says talks with Premier Khrushchev in Vienna eased peril of a ‘misjudgment’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1961)
