(Saturday, June 29, 1968) — “The Horse” by Cliff Nobles & Co. peaks at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘The Horse’ by Cliff Nobles & Co. peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1968)
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‘Angel of the Morning’ by Merrilee Rush & The Turnabouts peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1968)
(Saturday, June 29, 1968) — “Angel of the Morning” by Merrilee Rush & The Turnabouts peaks at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Angel of the Morning’ by Merrilee Rush & The Turnabouts peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1968)
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‘Tiptoe Through the Tulips’ by Tiny Tim peaks at #17 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1968)
(Saturday, June 29, 1968) — “Tiptoe Through the Tulips” by Tiny Tim peaks at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Tiptoe Through the Tulips’ by Tiny Tim peaks at #17 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1968)
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The Doors perform in Santa Barbara 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1968)
Video: 'The Doors - Santa Barbara California ''La Playa Stadium'' Junio 28, 1968.'
(Friday, June 28, 1968, 8:00 p.m PDT scheduled start time) — The Doors performed tonight at La Playa Stadium in Santa Barbara, California. Continue reading The Doors perform in Santa Barbara 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1968)
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The Beatles begin work on ‘Good Night’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1968)
Video: 'The Beatles - White Album Outtakes Medley' (June 28, 1968, at 0:56-1:18)
(Friday, June 28, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-4:30 a.m. BST; during recording sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles began work on John Lennon’s “Good Night” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording a number of rehearsals and five proper takes, featuring Ringo Starr on vocals. Continue reading The Beatles begin work on ‘Good Night’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1968)
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LBJ signs Uniform Monday Holiday Act 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1968)
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(Friday, June 28, 1968, 12:45 p.m. EDT) — U.S. President Lyndon Johnson today signed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which moved commemorations for Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Columbus Day and Veterans Day to Monday, creating three-day holiday weekends beginning in 1971. Continue reading LBJ signs Uniform Monday Holiday Act 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1968)
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Presley performs for ‘Comeback’ special 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1968)
Video: 'Elvis Presley (Black Leather Sit-Down Show 1 June 27, 1968)'
(Thursday, June 27, 1968, 6:00 p.m PDT) — Elvis Presley performed the first of two sit-down live mini-concerts for his television special Singer Presents…ELVIS (commonly referred to as the 68 Comeback Special) tonight at NBC Studios in Burbank, California, for airing on Dec. 3, 1968. Continue reading Presley performs for ‘Comeback’ special 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1968)
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Harrison completes ‘Sour Milk Sea’ for Lomax 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1968)
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(Wednesday, June 26, 1968; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — George Harrison of The Beatles, acting as producer and playing acoustic guitar, completed two tracks for Jackie Lomax today at EMI Studio 3, including “Sour Milk Sea” (written by Harrison and demoed by The Beatles in late May 1968) and “The Eagle Laughs at You.” Continue reading Harrison completes ‘Sour Milk Sea’ for Lomax 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1968)
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McCartney filmed with future wife in Los Angeles 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1968)
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(Monday, June 24, 1968) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles and his future wife, photographer Linda Eastman, were filmed sailing on the yacht of Warner Bros. executive John Calley today in Los Angeles, California. Continue reading McCartney filmed with future wife in Los Angeles 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1968)
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D.C. police close Resurrection City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1968)
Video: 'Eyes On The Prize - (Part 10) The Promised Land 1967–1968' (June 24, 1968, at 53:58)
(Monday, June 24, 1968, shortly after 11:00 a.m. EDT; during the Civil rights movement) — Police in Washington, D.C., closed down a shantytown known as “Resurrection City,” today, evicting some 500 remaining members of the Poor People’s Campaign from West Potomac Park. Continue reading D.C. police close Resurrection City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1968)
