Video: 'The Beatles - Live at the Olympia, Paris, France (January 16, 1964 - First Show)'

(Thursday, January 16, 1964, nine-act bill scheduled to begin performing at 3:00 p.m. Central European Time; The Beatles were the closing act) — The Beatles began an 18-day season at the Olympia Theatre in Paris, France, this afternoon, on a nine-act bill, playing two and sometimes three sets each day.

Video: 'The Beatles - Live Chronology / January 1964 (All Concerts)' (early show at 15:24-25:26)

The Beatles closed each performance, but shared top billing at various times with French singer Sylvie Vartan or America’s Trini Lopez.

Video: 'The Beatles Day By Day 1964' (clips 8-14 in playlist are from Jan. 16, 1964)