(Monday, June 9, 1958) — “Johnny B. Goode” by Chuck Berry peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Top 100 Sides chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Johnny B. Goode’ by Chuck Berry peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 9 1958)
‘Rave On’ by Buddy Holly peaks at #37 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 9 1958)
(Monday, June 9, 1958) — “Rave On” by Buddy Holly peaked at #37 on today’s Billboard Top 100 Sides chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Rave On’ by Buddy Holly peaks at #37 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 9 1958)
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Roman Emperor Nero commits suicide 1950 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 9 A.D. 68)
Video: 'Nero Roman Emperor (Documentary)' (June 9, A.D. 68, at 43:57)
(Thursday, June 9, A.D. 68) — Roman Emperor Nero, 30, died today outside Rome after he learned that he had been tried in absentia and condemned to death as a public enemy and then forcing his private secretary, Epaphroditos, to stab him. Continue reading Roman Emperor Nero commits suicide 1950 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 9 A.D. 68)
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The Doors perform at Bakersfield Civic Auditorium 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1968)
Video: 'The Doors - ''Bakersfield Civic Auditorium'' California, Junio 8 de 1968.'
(Saturday, June 8, 1968) — The Doors performed tonight at Bakersfield Civic Auditorium in Bakersfield, California. Continue reading The Doors perform at Bakersfield Civic Auditorium 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1968)
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Robert F. Kennedy buried at Arlington 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1968)
Video: 'Robert Kennedy Funeral (1968) | British Pathé' (evening coverage begins at 5:14)
(Saturday, June 8, 1968, 10:30-10:45 p.m. EDT) — Senator Robert F. Kennedy was buried tonight in the glow of floodlights, not far from President John F. Kennedy’s grave on the hillside at Arlington National Cemetery. Continue reading Robert F. Kennedy buried at Arlington 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1968)
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‘Texaco Star Theatre’ debuts on NBC-TV 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1948)
Video: 'PBS Documentary "Television" - Episode 3 of 8' (June 8, 1948, at 47:03)
(Tuesday, June 8, 1948, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The television version of the American comedy-variety radio series Texaco Star Theatre debuted tonight on NBC with Milton Berle as the first host (Berle was named the permanent host that fall). Continue reading ‘Texaco Star Theatre’ debuts on NBC-TV 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1948)
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Surviving Beatles reunite for Linda McCartney service 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1998)
Video: 'UK: LONDON: PAUL MCCARTNEY LEADS TRIBUTES TO WIFE LINDA'
(Monday, June 8, 1998) — The surviving Beatles came together today to pay an emotional farewell to the late Linda McCartney, wife and soul-mate of former Beatle Paul McCartney who died of breast cancer on Apr. 17, 1998, at age 56. Continue reading Surviving Beatles reunite for Linda McCartney service 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1998)
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‘D. W. Washburn’/’It’s Nice to Be With You’ by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1968)
(Saturday, June 8, 1968) — “D. W. Washburn”/“It’s Nice to Be With You” by The Monkees, the made-for-television rock group’s eighth single, was released today. Continue reading ‘D. W. Washburn’/’It’s Nice to Be With You’ by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1968)
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Thousands line tracks to bid RFK farewell 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1968)
Video: 'RFK's final journey: How America stood by train tracks to say farewell'
(Saturday, June 8, 1968, 1:02-9:08 p.m. EDT) — Thousands of mourners lined the tracks and stations, paying their respects as the flag-draped coffin containing the body of Senator Robert F. Kennedy was transported today by a slow-moving train to Washington, D.C., for burial at Arlington National Cemetery following a funeral Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York. Continue reading Thousands line tracks to bid RFK farewell 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1968)
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‘Delilah’ by Tom Jones peaks at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1968)
(Saturday, June 8, 1968) — “Delilah” by Tom Jones peaks at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Delilah’ by Tom Jones peaks at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1968)
