Gunman kills 49 at Orlando gay club in deadliest LGBTQ attack in U.S. history 10 years ago this hour (June 12 2016)

2010s


Video: '(WDBO-FM) Orlando Nightclub Shooting Initial Breaking News (June 12, 2016 / 4:00am)'

(Sunday, June 12, 2016, 2:02-5:14 a.m. EDT) — A gunman who pledged allegiance to the militant group Islamic State opened fire inside a packed gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, early today, killing 49 people and wounding 58 others before he was killed in a shootout with police in what authorities called the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history at the time. Continue reading Gunman kills 49 at Orlando gay club in deadliest LGBTQ attack in U.S. history 10 years ago this hour (June 12 2016) →

Republicans nominate ‘Alf’ Landon for president 90 years ago this hour (Jun 11 1936)

1930s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Landon Nominated (1936)'

(Thursday, June 11, 1936, 11:41 p.m. EDT) — Governor Alf Landon
of Kansas was nominated president today at the 1936 Republican National Convention meeting at Public Auditorium in Cleveland. Continue reading Republicans nominate ‘Alf’ Landon for president 90 years ago this hour (Jun 11 1936) →

‘Paint It Black’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (June 11 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black (Official Lyric Video)'

(Saturday, June 11, 1966) — “Paint It Black” by The Rolling Stones at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (June 11/18, 1966). Continue reading ‘Paint It Black’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (June 11 1966) →

‘Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind?’ by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (June 11 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, June 11, 1966) — “Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind?” by The Lovin’ Spoonful at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind?’ by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (June 11 1966) →

‘I Am a Rock’ by Simon and Garfunkel peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (June 11 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, June 11, 1966) — “I Am a Rock” by Simon and Garfunkel at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I Am a Rock’ by Simon and Garfunkel peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (June 11 1966) →

‘Paperback Writer’ by The Beatles debuts at #28 in USA 60 years ago today (Jun 11 1966)

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

(Saturday, June 11, 1966) — “Paperback Writer” by The Beatles debuted at #28 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Paperback Writer’ by The Beatles debuts at #28 in USA 60 years ago today (Jun 11 1966) →

‘Rain’ by The Beatles debuts at #72 in USA 60 years ago today (Jun 11 1966)

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

(Saturday, June 11, 1966) — “Rain” by The Beatles debuted at #72 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. “Rain,” the B-side of “Paperback Writer,” was the group’s 43rd appearance on the chart since Jan. 18, 1964. Continue reading ‘Rain’ by The Beatles debuts at #72 in USA 60 years ago today (Jun 11 1966) →

‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ teen comedy film opens in Manhattan 40 years ago this hour (Jun 11 1986)

1980s, Movies 1980s


Video: 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' trailer

(Wednesday, June 11, 1986, noon EDT) — Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, a teen comedy film about a perpetual truant who joins his friends for a day of adventure and self-discovery, was released today in U.S. theaters, including Loews Paramount and Loews 34th Street Showplace in Manhattan. Continue reading ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ teen comedy film opens in Manhattan 40 years ago this hour (Jun 11 1986) →

Continental Congress forms committee to draft Declaration of Independence 250 years ago today (Jun 11 1776)

1770s, American Revolutionary War


Video: 'History Brief: The Committee of Five'

(Tuesday, June 11, 1776; during the American Revolutionary War and the American Revolution) — The Continental Congress formed the Committee of Five today to draft a Declaration of Independence calling for freedom from Britain. Continue reading Continental Congress forms committee to draft Declaration of Independence 250 years ago today (Jun 11 1776) →

Janis Joplin debuts as rock vocalist in San Francisco 60 years ago today (Jun 10 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Friday, June 10, 1966) — Janis Joplin made her debut as a rock vocalist today, appearing with Big Brother and the Holding Company at the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco and quickly gaining attention on the city’s burgeoning music scene for her powerful and gravelly blues-belter vocals and flamboyant sartorial style. Continue reading Janis Joplin debuts as rock vocalist in San Francisco 60 years ago today (Jun 10 1966) →