Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

The Beatles film makeup room scene for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ at Twickenham Studios in London 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 6 1964)


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(Monday, April 6, 1964) — The Beatles returned to Twickenham Film Studios today to shoot the makeup room sequence of their debut feature film A Hard Day’s Night. Continue reading The Beatles film makeup room scene for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ at Twickenham Studios in London 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 6 1964)

The Beatles film ‘fans’ portion of opening sequence for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 5 1964)


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(Sunday, April 5, 1964) — The Beatles filmed the opening sequence for A Hard Day’s Night, their first film, today at London’s Marylebone Station. Continue reading The Beatles film ‘fans’ portion of opening sequence for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 5 1964)

The Beatles become only recording act to hold top five positions on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart in a single week 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 4 1964)


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(Saturday, April 4, 1964) — The Beatles made history today, becoming the only recording act ever to occupy all five top spots on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart in a single week: “Can’t Buy Me Love” was number one, followed by “Twist and Shout,” “She Loves You,” “I Want To Hold Your Hand” and “Please Please Me.” Continue reading The Beatles become only recording act to hold top five positions on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart in a single week 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 4 1964)

‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 4 1964)

(Saturday, April 4, 1964) — “Can’t Buy Me Love“by The Beatles peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for five consecutive weeks (Apr. 4/11/18/25, May 2, 1964). Continue reading ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 4 1964)

‘You Can’t Do That’ by The Beatles debuts at #65 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 4 1964)

(Saturday, April 4, 1964) — “You Can’t Do That” by The Beatles debuted at #65 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, the group’s 12th appearance on the chart in 12 weeks. Continue reading ‘You Can’t Do That’ by The Beatles debuts at #65 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 4 1964)

‘Thank You Girl’ by The Beatles debuts at #79 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 4 1964)

(Saturday, April 4, 1964) — “Thank You Girl” by The Beatles debuted at #79 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, the group’s 14th appearance on the chart in 12 weeks. Continue reading ‘Thank You Girl’ by The Beatles debuts at #79 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 4 1964)

‘A Letter to The Beatles’ by The Four Preps peaks at #85 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 4 1964)

(Saturday, April 4, 1964) — “A Letter to The Beatles” by The Four Preps peaked at #85 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘A Letter to The Beatles’ by The Four Preps peaks at #85 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 4 1964)