Daily Archives: March 2, 2024

‘Seasons in the Sun’ by Terry Jacks peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 2, 1974) — “Seasons in the Sun” by Terry Jacks peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Mar. 2/9/16, 1974). Continue reading ‘Seasons in the Sun’ by Terry Jacks peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1974) →

‘Twist and Shout’/’There’s a Place’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'Twist And Shout (2023 Mix)'

(Monday, March 2, 1964) — The single “Twist and Shout” and “There’s a Place” by The Beatles was relesed today in the U.S. as a single on the Tollie label. Continue reading ‘Twist and Shout’/’There’s a Place’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1964) →

The Beatles gather at London’s Paddington Station to begin production of their first feature film 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1964)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles Filming On The Train For A Hard Day`s Night - ITN News - 2 March 1964'

(Monday, March 2, 1964, 8:30 a.m. GMT) — The Beatles joined Equity, the actors’ union, this morning, only minutes before they began shooting their first film, the as-yet untitled A Hard Day’s Night. Continue reading The Beatles gather at London’s Paddington Station to begin production of their first feature film 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1964) →