Video: 'BEATLES - "Hard Day's Night" Liverpool Premiere' (July 10, 1964, Liverpool reception at 3:38)

(Friday, July 10, 1964, 6:55 p.m. BST) — The Beatles were driven to Liverpool Town Hall this evening in a police cavalcade, with an estimated 200,000 people – roughly a quarter of the city’s population – lining the route.

Hundreds of police officers attempted to restrain the crowds, but several times the cordons were breached by screaming fans.

At 6:55 p.m. they arrived at the Town Hall, 25 minutes behind schedule, and were welcomed by Elizabeth Braddock, the member of parliament for Liverpool’s Exchange Division.

Following a meal The Beatles appeared on the balcony where they waved to the gathered fans, while the Liverpool City Police Band performed Can’t Buy Me Love. John Lennon gave a Hitler salute, although it was barely commented on.

Just before 9:00 p.m. they left in an Austin Princess limousine and travelled to the Odeon Cinema for the charity première of A Hard Day’s Night.

Video: 'The Beatles Anthology 3 [Legendado/Parte 5(Final)] HD' (July 10, 1964, at 9:55-13:11)