Video: 'Beatles at Australia House'
(Wednesday, April 22, 1964, evening BST) — To promote their upcoming tour of Australia, The Beatles followed a busy day of filming their first feature film with a visit to a cocktail party tonight at Australia House in London. Continue reading The Beatles attend cocktail party in London to promote upcoming Australian tour 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1964)
Video: 'Hard Days Night' (Apr. 22, 1964, 37:22-37:51; 59:58-1:00:54; 1:12:04-1:12:25/1:12:33-1:12:44/1:13:25-1:13:41)
(Wednesday, April 22, 1964) — The Beatles were filmed this morning descending the iron staircase at the back of the Hammersmith Odeon, which became the beginning of one of two “Can’t Buy Me Love” sequences in the A Hard Day’s Night film. Continue reading The Beatles film three sequences for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ in London 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1964)
Video: 'Apr. 22, 1964 | New York World’s Fair Opens'
(Wednesday, April 22, 1964, LBJ spoke at 12:06-12:15 p.m. EDT) — The 1964–1965 New York World’s Fair, a world’s fair that held over 140 pavilions and 110 restaurants representing 80 nations, 24 U.S. states, and over 45 corporations with the goal and the final result of building exhibits or attractions at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City, opened today. Continue reading U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson opens New York World’s Fair 60 years this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1964)
(Saturday, April 22, 1944) — “It’s Love-Love-Love” by Guy Lombardo And His Royal Canadians (with vocals by Skip Nelson and The Lombardo Trio) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard National List of Best Selling Retail Records chart for two consecutive weeks (Apr. 22/29, 1944). Continue reading ‘It’s Love-Love-Love’ by Guy Lombardo peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1944)
(Saturday, April 21, 1984) — “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)” by Phil Collins peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Apr. 21/28, May 5, 1984). Continue reading ‘Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)’ by Phil Collins peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 21 1984)
(Saturday, April 21, 1984) — “Miss Me Blind” by Culture Club peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Miss Me Blind’ by Culture Club peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 21 1984)
(Saturday, April 21, 1984) — “Illegal Alien” by Genesis peaked at #44 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Illegal Alien’ by Genesis peaks at #44 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 21 1984)
(Saturday, April 21, 1984) — “I’m Stepping Out” by John Lennon peaked at #55 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I’m Stepping Out’ by John Lennon peaks at #55 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 21 1984)
(Saturday, April 20, 1974) — “TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)” by MFSB featuring The Three Degrees peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (April 20/27, 1974). Continue reading ‘TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)’ by MFSB featuring The Three Degrees peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1974)
(Saturday, April 20, 1974) — “Piano Man” by Billy Joel peaked at #25 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Piano Man’ by Billy Joel peaks at #25 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1974)
