(Saturday, June 22, 1974) — “Living in the U.S.A.” by the Steve Miller Band peaked at #49 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Living in the U.S.A.’ by Steve Miller Band peaks at #49 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 22 1974)
‘The King of Nothing’ by Seals and Crofts peaks at #60 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 22 1974)
(Saturday, June 22, 1974) — “The King of Nothing” by Seals and Crofts peaked at #60 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The King of Nothing’ by Seals and Crofts peaks at #60 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 22 1974)
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs GI Bill of Rights 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 22 1944)
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(Thursday, June 22, 1944, 11:30 a.m. EWT; during World War II) — U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt today signed the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, more popularly known as the “G.I. Bill of Rights,” providing a range of benefits for returning World War II veterans. Continue reading President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs GI Bill of Rights 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 22 1944)
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‘Rebel Rebel’ by David Bowie peaks at #64 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 22 1974)
(Saturday, June 22, 1974) — “Rebel Rebel” by David Bowie peaked at #64 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Rebel Rebel’ by David Bowie peaks at #64 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 22 1974)
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Three civil rights workers murdered near Philadelphia, Mississippi 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)
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(Sunday, June 21, 1964, victims released from jail and drove off in the direction of Meridian in a blue station wagon at approximately 10:30 p.m. CDT; during the Civil rights movement) — Three civil rights activists — Michael Schwerner, 24, and Andrew Goodman, 20, both Jewish New Yorkers, and James Chaney, 21, a Black local resident — were murdered tonight near Philadelphia, Mississippi, after being released from the Neshoba County jail. Continue reading Three civil rights workers murdered near Philadelphia, Mississippi 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)
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U.S. Vice President Daniel D. Tompkins born in Scarsdale, New York 250 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1774)
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(Tuesday, June 21, 1774) — Daniel D. Tompkins, the sixth vice president of the United States, was born today in Scarsdale, Westchester County, New York, at his home, the estate of Fox Meadow. Continue reading U.S. Vice President Daniel D. Tompkins born in Scarsdale, New York 250 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1774)
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The Beatles interviewed by Doreen Kelso at Hotel St. George in Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)
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(Sunday, June 21, 1964) — After a press conference, reporter Doreen Kelso taped interviews with three of The Beatles (Lennon, Harrison and Starr) today at Hotel St. George in Wellington. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed by Doreen Kelso at Hotel St. George in Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)
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The Beatles interviewed at Hotel St. George in Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)
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(Sunday, June 21, 1964) — Upon the Beatles’ arrival at Wellington’s Hotel St. George, the group was recorded clowning around with a reporter. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed at Hotel St. George in Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)
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The Beatles arrive at Rongotai Airport, Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)
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(Sunday, June 21, 1964) — 7,000 fans welcomed The Beatles to New Zealand today as they arrived at Rongotai Airport, Wellington, New Zealand, from Sydney, Australia. Continue reading The Beatles arrive at Rongotai Airport, Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)
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The Beatles interviewed on flight from Sydney to Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)
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(Sunday, June 21, 1964, morning local time) — The Beatles were interviewed today on a morning flight from Sydney, Australia, to Wellington, New Zealand by Bob Rogers for radio station 2SM in Sydney. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed on flight from Sydney to Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)