Daily Archives: February 8, 2024

The Beatles (minus George Harrison) visit New York’s Central Park 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 8 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Photoshoot In Central Park, New York, USA - NBC News (Raw Footage) - 8 February 1964

(Saturday, February 8, 1964, early afternoon EST) — Following an interview with Syracuse DJ Bud Ballou for WOLF-AM via telephone from New York’s Plaza Hotel (where the English rock music band was staying), John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr of The Beatles went for a walk and photo opportunity in Central Park early this afternoon, where their every move was followed by around 400 female fans. Continue reading The Beatles (minus George Harrison) visit New York’s Central Park 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 8 1964)

‘Introducing… The Beatles’ album debuts at #59 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 8 1964)


Video: 'Rare Record: Introducing the Beatles (1964)'

(Saturday, February 8, 1964)Introducing… The Beatles by The Beatles debuted at #92 on Billboard‘s 200 album charts. Continue reading ‘Introducing… The Beatles’ album debuts at #59 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 8 1964)

‘I Saw Her Standing There’ by The Beatles debuts at #68 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 8 1964)

(Saturday, February 8, 1964)“I Saw Her Standing There” by The Beatles debuted at #68 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘I Saw Her Standing There’ by The Beatles debuts at #68 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 8 1964)