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‘Do You Want to Know a Secret’ by The Beatles debuts at #78 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1964)

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

(Saturday, March 28, 1964) — “Do You Want to Know a Secret” by The Beatles debuted at #78 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, the group’s 13th appearance on the chart in 11 weeks. Continue reading ‘Do You Want to Know a Secret’ by The Beatles debuts at #78 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1964) →

John Lennon, George Harrison filmed having mock sword fight at Dromolan Castle in Ireland 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1964)

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Video: 'John Lennon & George Harrison Sword Fighting At Dromoland Castle, Ireland - RTE News - 28 March 1964'

(Friday, March 27, 1964) — While enjoying an Easter break at Dromolan Castle in County Clare Ireland, John Lennon and George Harrison of The Beatles posed for newspaper photographers today having a mock sword fight and playing croquet on the hotel’s grounds. Continue reading John Lennon, George Harrison filmed having mock sword fight at Dromolan Castle in Ireland 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1964) →

The Beatles complete four consecutive days of filming at London’s Scala Theatre for first feature film 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 26 1964)

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Video: 'The Beatles Filming At Scala Theatre - I'm Happy Just To Dance With You - 24-26 March 1964'

(Thursday, March 26, 1964) — The Beatles today concluded the fourth of four consecutive days of filming at the Scala Theatre in London for the band’s first film A Hard Day’s Night. Continue reading The Beatles complete four consecutive days of filming at London’s Scala Theatre for first feature film 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 26 1964) →

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

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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) →