Daily Archives: March 23, 2024

Britain’s Prince Philip presents The Beatles with two Carl Alan Awards in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1964)

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


Video: 'The Beatles Receive Awards At The Carl Alan Awards 1963-64 - Color Footage - 23 March 1964'

(Monday, March 23, 1964, 10:25-11:15 p.m. BST) — Britain’s Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, presented the Beatleswith two awards tonight for their work the previous year on The Carl-Alan Awards, broadcast live on BBC-TV from the Empire Ballroom in London. Continue reading Britain’s Prince Philip presents The Beatles with two Carl Alan Awards in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1964) →

‘Do You Want to Know a Secret’/’Thank You Girl’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1964)

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


Video: 'Do You Want To Know A Secret (Remastered 2009)'

(Monday, March 23, 1964) — The Beatles released “Do You Want to Know a Secret” and “Thank You Girl” today in the U.S. as a single on the Vee-Jay label. Continue reading ‘Do You Want to Know a Secret’/’Thank You Girl’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1964) →

‘Souvenir of Their Visit to America’ EP by The Beatles released in U.S. 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1964)

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


Video: 'Misery (Remastered 2009)'

(Monday, March 23, 1964) — Souvenir of Their Visit to America by The Beatles was released today, the first of three Beatles EPs released in the U.S. and the only one released by Vee-Jay Records. Continue reading ‘Souvenir of Their Visit to America’ EP by The Beatles released in U.S. 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1964) →

Beatle John Lennon publishes ‘In His Own Write,’ his first book, 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1964)

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


Video: 'John Lennon "In His Own Write" original hardcover book 1964'

(Monday, March 23, 1964) — John Lennon’s first book, In His Own Write, was published today in Britain by Jonathan Cape. Continue reading Beatle John Lennon publishes ‘In His Own Write,’ his first book, 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1964) →