Michael Jackson cleared after 14-week child molesting trial 20 years ago this hour (June 13 2005)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s


Video: '1 hour CNN live: Michael Jackson NOT GUILTY verdict 13th June 2005
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(Monday, June 13, 2005, 2:13 p.m. PDT) — Michael Jackson was acquitted today of all charges against him by a jury that absorbed three months of often lurid testimony about his life and relationships with young boys but rejected a teenager’s claim that Jackson plied him with liquor and sexually molested him. Continue reading Michael Jackson cleared after 14-week child molesting trial 20 years ago this hour (June 13 2005) →

‘Becky Sharp,’ first three-strip Technicolor movie, opens in New York City 90 years ago this hour (June 13 1935)

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Video: 'Becky Sharp (1935) Romance, War | Miriam Hopkins, Frances Dee | Full Movie | Subtitles'

(Thursday, June 13, 1935, scheduled for 12 noon EDT) — Becky Sharp, the first feature film to use the newly developed three-strip Technicolor production throughout, opened today at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Continue reading ‘Becky Sharp,’ first three-strip Technicolor movie, opens in New York City 90 years ago this hour (June 13 1935) →

Viet Cong win Battle of Dong Xoai in South Vietnam 60 years ago today (June 13 1965)

1960s, Cold War, Vietnam War


Video: 'Vietnam Documentary: LBJ Goes to War' (June 13, 1965, at 37:38)

(Sunday, June 13, 1965; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — The Battle of Dong Xoai, a major battle fought during the National Liberation Front Summer Offensive of 1965 in Phuoc Long Province, South Vietnam, ended today with a Viet Cong victory.

‘Back in My Arms Again’ by The Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (June 12 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, June 12, 1965) — “Back in My Arms Again” by The Supremes peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Back in My Arms Again’ by The Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (June 12 1965) →

‘Crying in the Chapel’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (June 12 1965)

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(Saturday, June 12, 1965) — “Crying in the Chapel” by Elvis Presley peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Crying in the Chapel’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (June 12 1965) →

‘The Early Beatles’ album by The Beatles peaks at #43 in USA 60 years ago today (June 12 1965)

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Video: 'The Early Beatles (Capitol - 1965)' (11 tracks)

(Saturday, June 12, 1965) — The Early Beatles, The Beatles’ sixth album released on Capitol Records and their eighth album overall for the American market, peaked at #43 on today’s Billboard 200 album chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Early Beatles’ album by The Beatles peaks at #43 in USA 60 years ago today (June 12 1965) →

The Beatles face press at Twickenham to discuss MBE honors 60 years ago this hour (June 12 1965)

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Video: 'June 12, 1965 | Beatles Interviewed by George Yateman'

(Saturday, June 12, 1965, 2:40 p.m. British Summer Time) — What was slated to be a quiet screening of their forthcoming film turned into a global press spectacle today, as the Beatles faced an unrelenting wave of cameras and questions over their upcoming royal honors. Continue reading The Beatles face press at Twickenham to discuss MBE honors 60 years ago this hour (June 12 1965) →

Karen Ann Quinlan, focus of right to die case, dies 40 years ago this hour (June 11 1985)

1980s


Video: 'Karen Ann Quinlan NHD'

(Tuesday, June 11, 1985, 7:01 p.m. EDT) — Karen Ann Quinlan, who slipped into a coma 10 years ago and became the center of a national debate on the definition of life and the right to die, died tonight at a nursing home in Morris Plains, New Jersey. She was 31 years old.

Paul McCartney returns to London ahead of MBE announcement 60 years ago this hour (June 11 1965)

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Video: 'Paul McCartney & Jane Asher in a airport'

(Friday, June 11, 1965, about midnight British Summer Time) — Paul McCartney returned to London this evening one day early from a two-week holiday in Portugal so all The Beatles could be in Britain on the day it was announced that they would be awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire. Continue reading Paul McCartney returns to London ahead of MBE announcement 60 years ago this hour (June 11 1965) →

‘Nashville’ musical comedy drama film opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour (June 11 1975)

1970s, Movies 1970s


Video: 'Nashville' trailer

(Wednesday, June 11, 1975, 12 noon EDT) — Nashville, a musical drama film about some country music stars who get caught up in tangled affairs and an independent’s political campaign, opened today at Cinema II theater, 1001 3rd Avenue in New York City. Continue reading ‘Nashville’ musical comedy drama film opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour (June 11 1975) →