The Beatles launch final tour in Chicago 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1966)


Video: '(Synced) The Beatles - Live At International Amphitheatre - August 12nd, 1966'

(Friday, August 12, 1966, 3:00/7:30 p.m. CDT) — The Beatles launched a 14-city 19-show North American tour this afternoon with the first of two shows at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago.

Support acts for what would turn out to The Beatles’ final tour were The Remains, Bobby Hebb, The Cyrkle and The Ronettes.