Video: 'The Beatles I'll Follow The Sun and Baby's In Black'
(Friday, June 4, 1965) — Beatles for Sale (No. 2), an extended play (EP) by The Beatles, was released today in Britain only, featuring four tracks from the Beatles For Sale album released six months ago.
Video: 'Hiroshima | Why The Bomb Was Dropped (ABC Documentary)' (June 4, 1945, 35:50)
(Monday, June 4, 1945; part of the Pacific War during World War II) — Japanese Foreign Minister Togo Shigenori cabled Japanese Ambassador Naotaki Sato in Moscow today that “it is a matter of utmost urgency that we should not only prevent Russia from entering the war but should also induce her to adopt a favorable attitude toward Japan. I would therefore like you to miss no favorable opportunity to talk to the Soviet leaders.”
Video: 'How The Beatles Met Alan Ginsberg'
(Thursday, June 3, 1965) — John Lennon and George Harrison of The Beatles attended beat poet Allen Ginsberg’s 39th birthday party at a basement flat in London’s Chester Square. Continue reading Two Beatles attend Allen Ginsberg’s 39th birthday party in London 60 years ago today (June 3 1965)
Video: 'The Lost Evidence Of WWII Episode 17 Okinawa' (June 4, 1945, at 38:59)
(Monday, June 4, 1945, 5:57 a.m. Japan Standard Time; during the Battle of Okinawa, part of the Pacific Theatre of World War II) — Elements of the 6th Marine Division launched an amphibious assault today on Oroku Peninsula.
Video: 'Gemini 4 | NASAs First Ever Space Walk - Narrated By Ed White (June 3, 1965)'
(Thursday, June 3, 1965, 3:39-4:02 p.m. EDT) — Astronaut Edward White became the first American to “walk” in space today during the flight of Gemini 4. Continue reading Astronaut Edward White first American to ‘walk’ in space 60 years ago this hour (June 3 1965)
Video: 'The BRUTAL Execution Of 'Bloody Babs' Barbara Graham'
(Friday, June 3, 1955, 11:28 a.m. PDT) — Convicted murderer Barbara Graham, 31, was executed today in the gas chamber at San Quentin State Prison in California, as were two accomplices, Jack Santo and Emmett Perkins, for the 1953 slaying of Mabel Monahan.
(Saturday, June 3, 1995) — “Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?” by Bryan Adams peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five consecutive weeks (June 3/10/17/24, July 1, 1995). Continue reading ‘Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?’ by Bryan Adams peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago today (June 3 1995)
Video: 'Le Premier Voyage Du Paqueboat "Normandie" Aka 'normandie' Arrives In New York (1935)'
(Monday, June 3, 1935, 11:02 a.m. EDT) — The French liner Normandie set a record on its maiden voyage, arriving today in New York after crossing the Atlantic in just four days.
Video: 'Anne Frank (The Whole Story)' (June 3, 1945, at 2:47:31)
(Sunday, June 3, 1945; during World War II) — Otto Frank, a survivor of the Auschwitz concentration camp, returned to Amsterdam today, not knowing whether his daughters, Anne and Margot, are still alive. Continue reading Anne Frank’s father, Otto, returns to Amsterdam 80 years ago today (June 3 1945)
(Wednesday, June 2, 1965, scheduled for 8:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr of The Beatles were among the celebrities who attended the premiere of director Richard Lester’s film The Knack …and How to Get It today at the London Pavilion cinema. Continue reading Three Beatles attend premiere of Richard Lester’s ‘The Knack (And How To Get It)’ 60 years ago this hour (June 2 1965)
