(Saturday, June 20, 1964) — “Diane” by The Bachelors peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Diane’ by The Bachelors peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 20 1964)
U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy badly injured in plane crash in Southampton, Massachusetts 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 1964)
Video: 'EDWARD KENNEDY CRASH - NO SOUND'
(Friday, June 19, 1964, shortly after 11:00 p.m. EDT) — U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy, the 32-year-old younger brothers of the late President John F. Kennedy — assassinated just seven months ago — and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, was badly injured tonight when the private Aero Commander 680 airplane he was flying in crashed into an apple orchard in the western Massachusetts town of Southampton on the final approach to the Barnes Municipal Airport in Westfield. Continue reading U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy badly injured in plane crash in Southampton, Massachusetts 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 1964)
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The Beatles release ‘Long Tall Sally’ EP in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 1964)
Video: 'Long Tall Sally (Remastered 2009)'
(Friday, June 19, 1964) — The Beatles today released Long Tall Sally, the band’s fifth official extended play release, and the first British EP that included songs not previously released on an album or single in the United Kingdom. Continue reading The Beatles release ‘Long Tall Sally’ EP in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 1964)
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‘Don’t Turn Around’ by Ace of Base peaks at #4 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (June 18 1994)
(Saturday, June 18, 1994) — “Don’t Turn Around” by Ace of Base peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Don’t Turn Around’ by Ace of Base peaks at #4 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (June 18 1994)
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‘Possession’ by Sarah McLachlan peaks at #73 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (June 18 1994)
(Saturday, June 18, 1994) — “Possession” by Sarah McLachlan peaked at #73 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Possession’ by Sarah McLachlan peaks at #73 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (June 18 1994)
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The Beatles perform at Sydney Stadium in Australia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles - Live in Sydney, Australia (June 18, 1964) [Synced]'
(Thursday, June 18, 1964, shows scheduled for 6:00 and 8:45 p.m. AEST) — The Beatles, including Paul McCartney who turned 22 today, were filmed tonight performing at Sydney Stadium in Australia. Continue reading The Beatles perform at Sydney Stadium in Australia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1964)
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The Beatles wave to fans from hotel balcony in Sydney, Australia 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1964)
Video: 'Beatles Anthology Part 3. '64 February to '64 July' (Sydney hotel at 1:01:23-1:01:38)
(Thursday, June 18, 1964) — The Beatles ventured onto the balcony of their top-floor suite at the Sheraton Hotel in Sydney, Australia, today to wave to fans. Continue reading The Beatles wave to fans from hotel balcony in Sydney, Australia 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1964)
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Beatles Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr interviewed Sheraton Hotel in Sydney, Australia 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1964)
Video: 'Interview with DJ Bob Rogers and DJ Mike Walsh - Australia, June 1964 - The Beatles: The Interviews' (June 18, 1964, at 0:00-1:49)
(Thursday, June 18, 1964, afternoon Australian Eastern Standard Time) — Paul McCartney, celebrating his 22nd birthday, and Ringo Starr of The Beatles were interviewed today at Sheraton Motel Hotel in Sydney, Australia by Bob Rogers and Mike Walsh for broadcast on radio station 2SM. Continue reading Beatles Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr interviewed Sheraton Hotel in Sydney, Australia 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1964)
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O.J. Simpson threatens suicide during 50-mile slow-speed Bronco chase 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1994)
Video: 'O.J. Simpson Pursuit, June 17, 1994
(Friday, June 17, 1994, 6:45-8:00 p.m. PDT) — The police pursued O.J. Simpson, riding in his white Bronco (driven by his friend Al Cowlings, who said Simpson was in the back seat and had a gun to his own head) in a slow-speed chase for about 50 miles along Southern California highways this evening before he finally surrendered outside his Los Angeles home, ending a long day on the run. Continue reading O.J. Simpson threatens suicide during 50-mile slow-speed Bronco chase 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1994)
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The Beatles arrive at Mascot International Airport in Sydney, Australia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1964)
Video: 'BEATLES AT THE STADIUM 1964 VOL.14' (June, 18, 1964, at :15-:39)
(Thursday, June 18, 1964, 11:40 a.m. AEST) — The Beatles arrived at Mascot International Airport in Sydney, Australia, this morning on a flight from Melbourne, greeted by 1,200 fans. Continue reading The Beatles arrive at Mascot International Airport in Sydney, Australia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1964)
