Daily Archives: August 11, 2024

The Beatles’ ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ feature film opens in U.S. 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Aug 11 1964)

Video: 'The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night (Original 1964 Theatrical Trailer, 4K Restored 16mm Scan)'

(Tuesday, August 11, 1964, 7:00 p.m. EDT) — A Hard Day’s Night, a comedy film about the hectic lives of the English rock group The Beatles, opened in the U.S. tonight, including the Astor, the Trans-Lux East (both in Manhattan), and other theaters in the New York City area. Continue reading The Beatles’ ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ feature film opens in U.S. 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Aug 11 1964) →

(Saturday, August 11, 1984) — “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker, Jr. peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Aug. 11/18/25, 1984). Continue reading ‘Ghostbusters’ by Ray Parker, Jr. peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1984) →

Video: 'Baby's In Black (Remastered 2009)'

(Tuesday, August 11, 1964, 7:00-11:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles began sessions for a follow-up album to A Hard Day’s Night tonight, recording Lennon-McCartney’s “Baby’s in Black” in 14 takes at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles begin recording new studio album with ‘Baby’s in Black’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Aug 11 1964) →

Video: 'Alcatraz Island - 1934 | Movietone Moment | January 1 2021'

(Saturday, August 11, 1934, 9:40 a.m. PDT) — The first group of federal prisoners, classified as America’s most dangerous felons, arrived today at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary on Alcatraz Island, a 22-acre rocky outcrop 1.5 miles offshore in San Francisco Bay in California. Continue reading First federal prisoners arrive at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in San Francisco Bay 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1934) →