This Day In History

June 24th

1497  Explorer John Cabot on a voyage for England sighted what is known as Canada.
1509  Henry VIII crowned King of England.
1940  TV cameras were first used in televising a the Republican Convention in Philadelphia
1987 "The Great One" Jackie Gleason died at the age of 71

1895  Boxer Jack Dempsey
1916  Poet John Ciardi
1919  Actor Al Molinaro
1942  Musician Mick Fleetwood
1944  Guitarist Jeff Beck

Top of the Chart Hits Courtesy of...

1960

• Cathy's Clown - The Everly Brothers

• Everybody's Somebody's Fool - Connie Francis

• Ally-Oop - Hollywood Argyles

• Burning Bridges - Jack Scott

1968

• This Guy's in Love with You - Herb Alpert

• MacArthur Park - Richard Harris

• Yummy Yummy Yummy - Ohio Express

• Honey - Bobby Goldsboro

1976

• Silly Love Songs - Wings

• Shop Around - Captain and Tennille

• Afternoon Delight - Starland Vocal Band

• El Paso City - Marty Robbins

1984

• The Reflex - Duran Duran

• Dancing in the Dark - Bruce Springsteen

• Jump (For My Love) - Pointer Sisters

• When We Make Love - Alabama

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