Today's 4 June Film TV in History

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  • 1930 George S. Kaufman & Ring Lardner's stage comedy "June Moon" closes at the Broadhurst Theatre, NYC, after 273 performances

Mrs Miniver

1942 "Mrs Miniver" based on the novel by Jan Struther, directed by William Wyler and starring Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon is released in the US (Best Picture 1943)

Cavalcade of Stars

1949 "Cavalcade of Stars" television variety program debuts (DuMont); Jackie Gleason made host in 1950

Beatles World Tour

1964 The Beatles first (and only) "World Tour" begins with two ten-song shows at 4,400 seat KB Halle in Copenhagen, Denmark; British drummer Jimmie Nicol replaces Ringo Starr (recovering from tonsillitis) for the first five dates (10 concerts + a Dutch TV appearance)

  • 1966 Novelty single "Batman & His Grandmother" by Dickie Goodman hits #70
  • 1967 KTVN TV channel 2 in Reno, NV (CBS) begins broadcasting
  • 1970 WSMW TV channel 27 in Worcester, MA (IND) begins broadcasting
  • 1982 "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan," released in USA

Tony Awards

1989 43rd Tony Awards: "The Heidi Chronicles" (play) and "Jerome Robbins' Broadway" (musical) win

Jackie Mason: Politically Incorrect

1995 "Jackie Mason: Politically Incorrect" closes at Golden Theater, NYC, after 347 performances

Ralph Lauren Honored

2007 Designer Ralph Lauren is presented with the American Fashion Legend Award by Oprah Winfrey at the CFDA Awards in New York

Michael Parkinson Knighted

2008 British TV presenter Michael Parkinson is knighted by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace

No Apology from Clinton

2018 Former US President Bill Clinton says in an interview with NBC that he has not apologized to Monica Lewinsky and does not believe he needs to


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