Video: 'Grease' trailer (and 10 clips)
(Sunday, June 4, 1978) — Grease, an American musical romantic comedy film about a prim Australian exchange student who falls for a high-school gang leader, premiered tonight at Mann’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Continue reading ‘Grease’ premieres in Hollywood 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 4 1978)
Video: 'American Experience The Kennedys 2' (June 4, 1968, at 1:20:19)
(Tuesday, June 4, 1968, polls closed in California at 8:00 p.m. PDT; during the Democratic Party presidential primaries, 1968) — Senator Robert F. Kennedy of New York rebounded tonight from his stunning loss in Oregon on May 28, 1968, winning both the California and South Dakota Democratic primaries. Continue reading RFK wins California, South Dakota primaries 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 4 1968)
(Tuesday, June 4, 1918, at 8:55 p.m. CDT) — Charles W. Fairbanks, the 26th Vice President of the United States from 1905 to 1909, during the administration of President Theodore Roosevelt, and the 1916 Republican vice presidential nominee (on a ticket with Charles Evans Hughes), died tonight of nephritis in his home in Indianapolis, Indiana. Fairbanks was 66.
(Saturday, June 4, 1988) — “Like the Weather” by 10,000 Maniacs peaked at #68 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Like the Weather’ by 10,000 Maniacs peaks at #68 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 4 1988)
Video: 'Revolution (take your knickers off) - Beatles'
(Tuesday, June 4, 1968, 2:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m. BST) — In the earliest glimpse (currently available) of The Beatles’ “White Album” sessions that began just last Thursday (May 30, 1968), John Lennon re-recorded his lead vocals for “Revolution 1” while lying on his back in an attempt to alter the sound of his voice today at EMI Studio 3 in London. Continue reading The Beatles add overdubs to ‘Revolution 1’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 4 1968)
Video: 'The Sinner | Famous Murders Bizarre Motives: Valerie Solanas | USA Network'
(Monday, June 3, 1968, 4:20 p.m. EDT) — Pop artist and underground film producer Andy Warhol, 39, was shot and critically wounded this afternoon at his New York film studio, known as “The Factory.” Continue reading Pop artist Andy Warhol shot in New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1968)
(Saturday, June 3, 1978) — “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late” by Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Too Much, Too Little, Too Late’ by Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1978)
(Saturday, June 3, 1978) — “Imaginary Lover” by Atlanta Rhythm Section peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Imaginary Lover’ by Atlanta Rhythm Section peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1978)
(Saturday, June 3, 1978) — “This Time I’m in It for Love” by Player peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘This Time I’m in It for Love’ by Player peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1978)
Video: 'Big' trailer
(Friday, June 3, 1988, noon EDT) — Big, an American fantasy comedy film about a 12-year-old boy who is transferred into the body of a 35-year-old man through a carnival wishing machine, was released today, opening first at the National Twin and two other theaters in Manhattan. Continue reading ‘Big’ opens in New York City 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1988)
