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The Beatles invite British royals to ‘rattle your jewelry’ at Royal Command Performance 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1963)

November 4, 20231960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960sadmin


Video: 'The Beatles Royal Variety Show Rehearsal November 4th 1963'

(Monday, November 4, 1963, show was scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles performed tonight at the Royal Command Performance at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London, in the presence of the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret. Continue reading The Beatles invite British royals to ‘rattle your jewelry’ at Royal Command Performance 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1963) →

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