(Sunday, July 4, 1965) — The Beatles flew back to England from Barcelona in Spain this morning, following their nine-date European Tour. Continue reading The Beatles return to London after European Tour 60 years ago today (July 4 1965)
The Beatles perform Plaza de Toros La Monumental in Barcelona 60 years ago this hour (July 3 1965)
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(Saturday, July 3, 1965, approximately 11:20 p.m. CET) — The Beatles performed tonight at Plaza de Toros La Monumental in Barcelona, Spain, the band’s 15th and final concert of their 1965 European Tour.
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‘For Your Love’ by The Yardbirds peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago today (July 3 1965)
(Saturday, July 3, 1965) — “For Your Love” by The Yardbirds peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘For Your Love’ by The Yardbirds peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago today (July 3 1965)
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‘The Seventh Son’ by Johnny Rivers peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (July 3 1965)
(Saturday, July 3, 1965) — “The Seventh Son” by Johnny Rivers peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘The Seventh Son’ by Johnny Rivers peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (July 3 1965)
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‘Catch the Wind’ by Donovan peaks at #23 in USA 60 years ago today (July 3 1965)
(Saturday, July 3, 1965) — “Catch the Wind” by Donovan (in his first appearance on the chart) peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Catch the Wind’ by Donovan peaks at #23 in USA 60 years ago today (July 3 1965)
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‘Back to the Future’ opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour (July 3 1985)
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(Wednesday, July 3, 1985, 12 noon EDT) — Back to the Future, a comic science fiction film about a young man who travels into the past and almost keeps his parents from getting married, opened today at Loew’s State Twin in Times Square, New York City. Continue reading ‘Back to the Future’ opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour (July 3 1985)
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Byrnes promises no policy change as he becomes Truman’s Secretary of State 80 years ago this hour (July 3 1945)
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(Tuesday, July 3, 1945, 11:00 a.m. EDT; during World War II) — Taking the oath of office within twenty-four hours after his nomination as Secretary of State, James F. Byrnes asserted today that there would be no change in basic foreign and peace policies charted by the late U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and no change in State Department personnel until after his return from the Big Three conference in Berlin later this month.
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Time bomb explodes in U.S. Senate reception room 110 years ago this hour (July 2 1915)
(Friday, July 2, 1915, approximately 11:40 p.m. EDT; during World War I) — A powerful bomb, concealed beneath the telephone switchboard in the Senate reception room of the United States Capitol, exploded here tonight. The blast, which shattered windows and sent a tremor through the great building, caused no loss of life or injury. Continue reading Time bomb explodes in U.S. Senate reception room 110 years ago this hour (July 2 1915)
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‘The Lawrence Welk Show’ musical variety series makes national television debut on ABC-TV 70 years ago this hour (July 2 1955)
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(Saturday, July 2, 1955, 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT) — The Lawrence Welk Show, hosted by big band leader Lawrence Welk, premiered tonight on ABC-TV under its original title The Dodge Dancing Party. Continue reading ‘The Lawrence Welk Show’ musical variety series makes national television debut on ABC-TV 70 years ago this hour (July 2 1955)
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‘Inside Your Heaven’ by Carrie Underwood peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago today (July 2 2005)
(Saturday, July 2, 2005) — “Inside Your Heaven” by Carrie Underwood was the #1 song on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Inside Your Heaven’ by Carrie Underwood peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago today (July 2 2005)
