Monthly Archives: June 2024

Beatle John Lennon interviewed in Melbourne 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 15 1964)


Video: 'John Lennon interviewed in Australia [June 15,1964]'

(Monday, June 15, 1964) — John Lennon of The Beatles filmed an interview with Australian reporter Malcolm Searle today at the Southern Cross Hotel in Melbourne, Australia. Continue reading Beatle John Lennon interviewed in Melbourne 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 15 1964)

Five Beatles hold a press conference in Melbourne 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 14 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles interview 14 june 1964'

(Sunday, June 14, 1964, evening Australian Eastern Standard Time) — The Beatles, reunited with drummer Ringo Starr, plus Starr’s temporary replacement of 12 days (due to Ringo’s illness), Jimmie Nicol, held a one-time joint conference at Southern Cross Hotel in Melbourne. Continue reading Five Beatles hold a press conference in Melbourne 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 14 1964)

Former U.S. Vice President Adlai Stevenson I, 78, dies in Chicago 110 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 14 1914)


Video: 'Adlai Ewing Stevenson I - 23rd U.S. Vice President'

(Sunday, June 14, 1914, 1:19 a.m. CST)Adlai Stevenson I, the 23rd vice president of the United States under President Grover Cleveland (1893-1897), died early this morning at Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago at age 78. Continue reading Former U.S. Vice President Adlai Stevenson I, 78, dies in Chicago 110 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 14 1914)

20,000 greet ‘five’ Beatles at Melbourne, Australia hotel 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 14 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles 14 june 1964'

(Sunday, June 14, 1964, 4:00 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time) — The Beatles, reunited with drummer Ringo Starr, plus Starr’s temporary replacement of 12 days (due to Ringo’s illness), Jimmie Nichol, all appeared on the balcony this afternoon at Southern Cross Hotel to greet 20,000 fans in Melbourne. Continue reading 20,000 greet ‘five’ Beatles at Melbourne, Australia hotel 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 14 1964)

Ringo Starr, other Beatles arrive separately in Melbourne for reunion 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 14 1964)


Video: 'Ringo Arrives in Sydney (1964)' (the video is actually Starr's arrival in Melbourne)

(Sunday, June 14, 1964, afternoon Australian Eastern Standard Time) — Ringo Starr arrived at Essendon Airport in Melbourne, Australia, this afternoon to join his band, The Beatles (they arrived in Melbourne a few hours later, greeted by a crowd of 5,000.), on their world tour after suffering from an illness. Continue reading Ringo Starr, other Beatles arrive separately in Melbourne for reunion 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 14 1964)

Ringo Starr arrives in Sydney to rejoin The Beatles following illness 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 14 1964)


Video: 'Ringo Starr on his way to join the Beatles in Australia June 1964, interviews and great footage' (Starr arrives in Sydney at 6:10-11:00)

(Sunday, June 14, 1964, 7:00 a.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time) — The Beatles’ drummer Ringo Starr arrived in Sydney, Australia, this morning, following recovery from illness and a long flight from London Airport via San Francisco and Honolulu and Fiji. Continue reading Ringo Starr arrives in Sydney to rejoin The Beatles following illness 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 14 1964)

‘Love Me with All Your Heart’ by The Ray Charles Singers peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1964)

(Saturday, June 13, 1964)Love Me with All Your Heart” by The Ray Charles Singers peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Love Me with All Your Heart’ by The Ray Charles Singers peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1964)

‘Little Children’ by Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1964)

(Saturday, June 13, 1964) — “Little Children” by Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas peaked today at #7 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Little Children’ by Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1964)