‘Lady and the Tramp’ animated musical romantic comedy film premieres in Chicago 70 years ago this hour (June 16 1955)

1950s, Movies 1950s


Video: 'Lady and the Tramp' trailer

(Thursday, June 16, 1955) — Lady and the Tramp, an animated romantic musical comedy film produced by Walt Disney about the adventures of an American Cocker Spaniel named Lady who lives with a refined, upper-middle-class family, and a male stray mutt named Tramp, premiered this morning at State-Lake Theatre, 190 N. State Street, Chicago. Continue reading ‘Lady and the Tramp’ animated musical romantic comedy film premieres in Chicago 70 years ago this hour (June 16 1955) →

Jewish leaders criticize Michael Jackson lyrics as offensive despite 30 years ago today (June 15 1995)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s


Video: 'Michael Jackson - They Don't Care About Us'

(Thursday, June 15, 1995) — Leaders from two prominent Jewish organizations today condemned lyrics from an upcoming Michael Jackson song, calling them anti-Semitic and inappropriate for his global teen audience. Continue reading Jewish leaders criticize Michael Jackson lyrics as offensive despite 30 years ago today (June 15 1995) →

‘Things Can Only Get Better’ by Howard Jones peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago today (June 15 1985)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, June 15, 1985) — “Things Can Only Get Better” by Howard Jones peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Things Can Only Get Better’ by Howard Jones peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago today (June 15 1985) →

George Washington voted unanimously to head of the Continental Army 250 years ago today (June 15 1775)

1770s, American Revolutionary War


Video: 'How The Reluctant General Forged America's Army'

(Thursday, June 15, 1775; during the American Revolutionary War, part of the American Revolution) — The Second Continental Congress elected George Washington, 43, as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army today by unanimous vote.

England’s King John puts his seal to Magna Carta 810 years ago today (June 15 1215)

1720s and before


Video: 'The Magna Carta Explained: Global History Review'

(Monday, June 15, 1215) — England’s King John put his seal to Magna Carta (“the Great Charter”) today at Runnymede. Continue reading England’s King John puts his seal to Magna Carta 810 years ago today (June 15 1215) →

The Beatles record ‘It’s Only Love’ 60 years ago this hour (June 15 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'It's Only Love (Anthology 2 Version)' (takes 3 and 2)

(Tuesday, June 15, 1965, 2:30-5:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles continued production of their fifth studio album Help! this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording “It’s Only Love.” Continue reading The Beatles record ‘It’s Only Love’ 60 years ago this hour (June 15 1965) →

The Beatles record first two takes of ‘Yesterday’ 60 years ago this hour (June 14 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'Yesterday (Anthology 2 Version)'

(Monday, June 14, 1965, 7:00-10:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles continued production of their fifth studio album Help! this evening at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording two takes of “Yesterday,” what would become one of the most covered songs in the history of recorded music (an additional vocal track by McCartney and a string quartet were overdubbed onto take 2 on June 17, 1965).

‘Sister Golden Hair’ by America peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (June 14 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, June 14, 1975) — “Sister Golden Hair” by America peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sister Golden Hair’ by America peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (June 14 1975) →

‘Venus and Mars’ album by Wings debuts at #25 in USA 50 years ago today (June 14 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: '16- Wings- Venus and Mars (Full Album)' (13 clips)

(Saturday, June 14, 1975) — Venus and Mars by Wings, Paul McCartney’s sixth studio album since the 1970 break-up of The Beatles (the fourth with his British-American band Wings), debuted at #25 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart. Continue reading ‘Venus and Mars’ album by Wings debuts at #25 in USA 50 years ago today (June 14 1975) →

‘(It’s All Down to) Goodnight Vienna’ by Ringo Starr debuts at #82 in USA 50 years ago today (June 14 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s

(Saturday, June 14, 1975) — “(It’s All Down to) Goodnight Vienna” by former Beatle Ringo Starr, the third American single from his album Goodnight Vienna, debuted at #82 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.