(Saturday, July 2, 1983) — “White Wedding” by Billy Idol peaked at #36 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘White Wedding’ by Billy Idol peaks at #36 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1983)
The Beatles record fourth single ‘She Loves You’/’I’ll Get You’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 1 1963)
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(Monday, July 1, 1963, 5:00 p.m.-10:45 p.m. BST) — Fresh off the success of their second #1 single “From Me To You,” the rock music band from Liverpool, England, The Beatles, recorded their fourth single, “She Loves You” and “I’ll Get You” today at EMI Studio 2 in London for release in Britain on Aug. 23, 1963 (it was released in the U.S. on Sep. 16, 1963). Continue reading The Beatles record fourth single ‘She Loves You’/’I’ll Get You’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 1 1963)
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Pivotal, three-day American Civil War Battle of Gettysburg begins in Pennsylvania 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 1 1863)
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(Wednesday, July 1, 1863, 7:30 a.m. local time; during the Battle of Gettysburg, part of the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War) — The Battle of Gettysburg, fought in and around the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, by Union Major General George Meade’s Army of the Potomac and Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia during the American Civil War, began today when two Confederate brigades met light resistance from vedettes of Union cavalry, and deployed into line. Continue reading Pivotal, three-day American Civil War Battle of Gettysburg begins in Pennsylvania 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 1 1863)
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The Beatles are filmed in concert after being interviewed by Italian TV station RAI 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 30 1963)
Video: 'The Beatles - Live at the ABC Cinema, Great Yarmouth, England (June 30, 1963)'
(Sunday, June 30, 1963, second show scheduled to begin at 8:15 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles were filmed in concert tonight at ABC Cinema on Regent Road in Great Yarmouth, England, by Italian TV station RAI after being interviewed backstage after the first show. Continue reading The Beatles are filmed in concert after being interviewed by Italian TV station RAI 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 30 1963)
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‘Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)’ by George Harrison peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 30 1973)
(Saturday, June 30, 1973) — “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)” by George Harrison peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)’ by George Harrison peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 30 1973)
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‘Long Train Runnin” by The Doobie Brothers peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 30 1973)
(Saturday, June 30, 1973) — “Long Train Runnin’” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Long Train Runnin” by The Doobie Brothers peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 30 1973)
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‘Right Place, Wrong Time’ by Dr. John peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 30 1973)
(Saturday, June 30, 1973) — “Right Place, Wrong Time” by Dr. John peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Right Place, Wrong Time’ by Dr. John peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 30 1973)
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British Prime Minister Winston Churchill declares victory in Battle of the Atlantic, citing ‘total defeat’ of German U-boats since April 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 30 1943)
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(Wednesday, June 30, 1943, during the Battle of the Atlantic, part of World War II) — British Prime Minister Winston Churchill said in a speech at Guildhall in London today that the Allies had achieved a “total defeat” of the German U-boat attack in May and June, sinking more than 30 in May alone, and that Great Britain would fight until Japan submits or “bite the dust.” Continue reading British Prime Minister Winston Churchill declares victory in Battle of the Atlantic, citing ‘total defeat’ of German U-boats since April 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 30 1943)
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Orchestral overdubs for Ringo Starr’s ‘Photograph’ recorded in Burbank, California 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Jun 29 1973)
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(Friday, June 29, 1973, 2:00-6:00 p.m. PDT) — Orchestral overdubs for Ringo Starr’s “Photograph” were realized today at Warner Brothers Studio in Burbank, California. Continue reading Orchestral overdubs for Ringo Starr’s ‘Photograph’ recorded in Burbank, California 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Jun 29 1973)
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‘Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer’ by Nat King Cole peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1963)
(Saturday, June 29, 1963) — “Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer” by Nat King Cole peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer’ by Nat King Cole peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1963)