Video: 'Inception' trailer
(Thursday, July 8, 2010, just after 7:15 p.m. BST) — Inception, a science fiction action film about a professional thief who steals information by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets, premiered tonight at the Odeon Leicester Square in London. Continue reading ‘Inception’ film premieres in London 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 2010)
Video: 'Korean War - PART 7, The First Weeks (June, July 1950) 6.25' (MacArthur named at 6:22)
(Saturday, July 8, 1950, 8:10 a.m. EDT; during the Korean War, part of the Cold War) — President Harry S. Truman today named Gen. Douglas MacArthur as commander of all United Nations military forces fighting in defense of the Republic of Korea. Continue reading Truman names MacArthur to head U.N. force in Korea 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1950)
Video: 'Ringo Starr - Member and Drummer of The Beatles | Mini Bio | BIO'
(Sunday, July 7, 1940) — English musician, singer, songwriter and actor Sir Richard Starkey MBE, known professionally as Ringo Starr, who gained worldwide fame as the drummer for the Beatles, was born today at 9 Madryn Street in Dingle, an inner city area of Liverpool, England. Continue reading Drummer Ringo Starr born in Liverpool, England 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1940)
Video: 'Paul McCartney Live At The Kennedy Stadium, Washington, USA (Friday 6th July 1990)'
(Friday, July 6, 1990, scheduled at 8:30 p.m. EDT; during the The Paul McCartney World Tour) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney performed the second of two shows tonight at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., during the fourth North American leg of his four-continent, 103-show world tour to promote his new studio album, Flowers in the Dirt. Continue reading McCartney performs again at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1990)
Video: 'Democratic convention in San Francisco 1920'
(Tuesday, July 6, 1920, 1:39 p.m. PST) — Governor James M. Cox of Ohio was nominated President of the United States early today at the 1920 Democratic National Convention meeting at Civic Auditorium in San Francisco. Continue reading Democrats nominate James M. Cox for POTUS 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1920)
(Thursday, July 5, 1900, approximately 8:45 p.m. local time) — Former Representative William J. Bryan of Nebraska was nominated President of the United States tonight at the 1900 Democratic National Convention meeting at Convention Hall in Kansas City. Continue reading Democrats nominate William J. Bryan for POTUS 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 5 1900)
Video: 'Paul McCartney Live At The Kennedy Stadium, Washington, USA (Wednesday 4th July 1990)'
(Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4, 1990, scheduled at 8:30 p.m. EDT; during the The Paul McCartney World Tour) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney launched the fourth North American leg of his four-continent, 103-show world tour tonight to promote his new studio album, Flowers in the Dirt, performing the first of two dates at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. Continue reading Paul McCartney performs at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1990)
Video: 'Korean War - PART 6, The First Weeks (June, July 1950) 6.25' (Battle of Osan at 9:30)
(Wednesday, July 5, 1950, 8:16 a.m. KDT; during the Korean War, part of the Cold War) — U.S. Marines and North Korean troops engaged in combat for the first time this morning at the Battle of Osan, 20 miles south of Seoul. Continue reading Battle of Osan: First Americans killed in Korean War 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 5 1950)
Video: 'Paul McCartney - Ballroom Dancing' (first ten numbers recorded July 4, 1980)
(Friday, July 4, 1980) — Following the release of McCartney II, his second solo album since the break-up of The Beatles, Paul McCartney reconvened his current group, Wings, for rehearsals in an ancient concert hall at Finchden Manor in Tenterden, Kent, England, recording the final night tonight for an unspecified project. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings rehearse at Finchden Manor 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1980)
(Monday, July 4, 1960) — “Because They’re Young” by Duane Eddy and The Rebels peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Because They’re Young’ by Duane Eddy peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1960)
