Monthly Archives: February 2024

The Beatles arrive in Miami for second live appearance on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 13 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Arrive In Miami - WCKT Channel 7 News - 13 February 1964'

(Thursday, February 13, 1964, shortly before 4:00 p.m. EST) — The Beatles arrived in Miami from New York today aboard National Airlines Flight 11, greeted by 7,000 fans at the airport. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in Miami for second live appearance on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 13 1964)

The Beatles perform first of two shows at New York’s Carnegie Hall 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Day By Day 1964' (The Beatles travel from DC to New York, videos 68-70)

(Wednesday, February 12, 1964, two shows scheduled for 7:00 and 9:30 p.m. EST) — After an overnight stop in Washington, D.C., The Beatles returned to New York City today via train for two concerts at Carnegie Hall. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two shows at New York’s Carnegie Hall 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1964)

‘The Power of Love’ by Céline Dion peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1994)

(Saturday, February 12, 1994) — “The Power of Love” by Céline Dion peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Feb. 12/19/26, Mar. 5, 1994). Continue reading ‘The Power of Love’ by Céline Dion peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1994)

‘Will You Be There (In the Morning)’ by Heart peaks at #39 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1994)

(Saturday, February 12, 1994) — “Will You Be There (In the Morning)” by Heart peaked at #39 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Will You Be There (In the Morning)’ by Heart peaks at #39 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1994)

The Beatles attend masked charity ball at British Embassy in Washington, DC 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Day By Day 1964' (The Beatles visit British Embassy, videos 66-67)

(Tuesday, February 11, 1964, evening EST) — After their first U.S. concert, The Beatles attended a reception at the British Embassy in Washington, at the invitation of Lady Ormsby-Gore. Continue reading The Beatles attend masked charity ball at British Embassy in Washington, DC 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1964)

The Beatles perform first ever U.S. concert at Coliseum in Washington 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - Live In Coliseum, Washington, DC, - 11 February 1964 HD

(Tuesday, February 11, 1964, 8:31 p.m. EST) — The Beatles performed their first U.S. concert tonight before a crowd of 8,092 fans, most of whom were girls, at the Coliseum in Washington, a boxing arena. Continue reading The Beatles perform first ever U.S. concert at Coliseum in Washington 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1964)

The Beatles hold a press conference in Washington ahead of their first-ever U.S. concert 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Day By Day 1964' (The Beatles' Washington press conference, videos 59-60)

(Tuesday, February 11, 1964, afternoon EST) — The Beatles held a news conference this afternoon at Washington Coliseum in Washington, D.C., just hours before their first U.S. concert. Continue reading The Beatles hold a press conference in Washington ahead of their first-ever U.S. concert 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1964)

The Beatles arrive at Union Station in Washington for British band’s first-ever U.S. concert 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Day By Day 1964' (The Beatles arrive in Washington, videos 51-58)

(Tuesday, February 11, 1964, 3:05 p.m. EST) — The Beatles, who traveled from New York by train after a snowstorm had caused all flights to be cancelled, arrived at Washington’s Union Station today, greeted by 2,000 fans who braved the eight inches of snow on the ground. Continue reading The Beatles arrive at Union Station in Washington for British band’s first-ever U.S. concert 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1964)

Surviving Beatles reunite for first time since break-up to finish Lennon demo for ‘Anthology’ project 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1994)


Video: 'Free As A Bird (Anthology 1 Version)'

(Friday, February 11, 1994) — The surviving Beatles (Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr) reunited today to begin work on the late John Lennon’s 1977 demo of “Free As A Bird” at Paul’s Mill Studios in Sussex for the Anthology project. Continue reading Surviving Beatles reunite for first time since break-up to finish Lennon demo for ‘Anthology’ project 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1994)