U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt accepts Democratic nomination for unprecedented fourth term 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 1944)

1940s, U.S. Presidents, World War II


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(Thursday, July 20, 1944, 8:20 p.m. PWT; during World War II) — President Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York accepted the Democratic nomination for an unprecedented fourth term of office tonight during an address from an observation car on the presidential train located at a naval base in San Diego, California, (FDR on his way to a military conference in Hawaii) to delegates at the 1944 Democratic National Convention at Chicago Stadium in Chicago. Continue reading U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt accepts Democratic nomination for unprecedented fourth term 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 1944) →

‘Rock and Roll Heaven’ by The Righteous Brothers peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, July 20, 1974) — “Rock and Roll Heaven” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Rock and Roll Heaven’ by The Righteous Brothers peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 1974) →

‘Something New’ studio album by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 1964)

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


Video: 'The Beatles - Something New FULL ALBUM' (11 clips)

(Monday, July 10, 1964) — Something New by The Beatles, the third Capitol LP release and fifth American album release overall by the band, following the United Artists release of A Hard Day’s Night, was released in the U.S. today. Continue reading ‘Something New’ studio album by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 1964) →

‘And I Love Her’/’If I Fell’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 1964)

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


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(Monday, July 20, 1964) — “And I Love Her“/”If I Fell” by The Beatles was released today as a single in the U.S. on Capitol records. Continue reading ‘And I Love Her’/’If I Fell’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 1964) →

‘I’ll Cry Instead’/’I’m Happy Just to Dance with You’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 1964)

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


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(Monday, July 20, 1964) — “I’ll Cry Instead“/”I’m Happy Just to Dance with You” by The Beatles was released today as a single in the U.S. on Capitol records. Continue reading ‘I’ll Cry Instead’/’I’m Happy Just to Dance with You’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 1964) →

Adolf Hitler wounded as briefcase bomb detonates at Wolf’s Lair in coup attempt 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 1944)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'The Hitler Bomb Plot Unsuccessful Attempt On Fuhrer's Life (1944)'

(Thursday, July 20, 1944, 12:42 p.m. Central European Summer Time; during the 20 July plot, part of World War II) — Adolf Hitler narrowly escaped an assassination attempt this afternoon at the Wolf’s Lair, the Nazi leader’s first Eastern Front military headquarters during World War II, located in East Prussia. Continue reading Adolf Hitler wounded as briefcase bomb detonates at Wolf’s Lair in coup attempt 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 1944) →

Walter Mondale accepts Democratic presidential nomination, promises to raise taxes 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 19 1984)

1980s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '1984 Walter Mondale Democratic Convention Acceptance Speech

(Thursday, July 19, 1984, evening PDT) — Former Vice President Walter Mondale accepted the nomination for President of the United States tonight at the Democratic National Convention at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, promising to “stop the illegal war in Nicaragua,” meet the Soviets once a year and slash the deficit by raising taxes. Continue reading Walter Mondale accepts Democratic presidential nomination, promises to raise taxes 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 19 1984) →

The Beatles perform live on ABC Television’s ‘Blackpool Night Out’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 19 1964)

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


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(Sunday, July 19, 1964, 8:25-9:25 p.m. BST) — The Beatles appeared live tonight on the ABC television show Blackpool Night Out at Blackpool’s ABC Theatre. Continue reading The Beatles perform live on ABC Television’s ‘Blackpool Night Out’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 19 1964) →