Author: gordonskene

Berlin

Berlin: Walking Through The Ghost City – July 3, 1945

 While the war in the Pacific continued, news of the Allies marking an official entry into Berlin provided a reminder that all would be over soon. News on this July 3rd in 1945 was highlighted by an extended report of American, British, French and Russian troops marching into the

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Youthful band members outdoors with a metal fence, representing nostalgic music history and iconic news moments, emphasizing vintage style and youthful energy.

The La’s – BBC – 1989 – Past Daily Night Session

 The La’s in session tonight – recorded March 1, 1989 for Nicky Campbell at BBC Radio 1 The La’s were from Liverpool, originally active from 1983 until 1992. Fronted by singer, songwriter and guitarist Lee Mavers, the group are best known for their hit single “There She Goes”. The

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Summer

Summer In The City – July 2, 1964

– WNBC-AM/FM – News for New York – July 2, 1964 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Summer in Manhattan – nothing that taking up residence inside a walk-in freezer couldn’t fix. But this July 2nd in 1964 had its fair share of problems – not the least being the

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Smoke rising from war-damaged port with soldiers and civilians, historical military scene, wartime destruction, nostalgic photo of conflict, past daily news archive.

A Place Called Balikpapan – July 1, 1945

In the third major landing on Borneo, Australian Seventh Division veterans stormed ashore at Balikpapan on the south-east coast on Sunday morning after the most intensive naval and air bombardment of the South- West Pacific campaign. They quickly secured a firm bridgehead on the beaches east of the town and

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