The Beatles perform in Toronto 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 17 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles - Live At Maple Leaf Gardens - August 17th, 1966 (Afternoon Performance)'

(Wednesday, August 17, 1966, 4:00 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles performed the first of two shows today at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto on the sixth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour.

The Beatles held a press conference (probably between this show and the evening show at 8:30 p.m.). They were also interviewed today by Jim Stagg.


Podcast episode: '19 Philadelphia + Toronto (16-18 August 1966)' (Aug. 17-18, 1966 at 7:57-14:45)