Daily Archives: August 20, 2024

Bomb threat doesn’t stop The Beatles’ Vegas concerts, draws thousands of fans 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Convention Center, Las Vegas, USA (Thursday 20th August 1964'

(Thursday, August 20, 1964, shows scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles performed two shows today at the Las Vegas Convention Center, each attended by 8,000 fans. Continue reading Bomb threat doesn’t stop The Beatles’ Vegas concerts, draws thousands of fans 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1964)

The Beatles interviewed backstage by WFUN’s Larry Kane in Las Vegas 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1964)


Video: 'Paul & Ringo, George with Larry Kane - 20 Aug 1964 [Audio Only]'

(Thursday, August 20, 1964, 3:30 p.m. PDT) — Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr of The Beatles were interviewed by WFUN-AM’s Larry Kane this afternoon at the Las Vegas Convention Center, just before the group performed the first of two concerts. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed backstage by WFUN’s Larry Kane in Las Vegas 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1964)

U.S. President Gerald Ford nominates Nelson Rockefeller to be next vice president 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1974)


Video: 'SYND 20 8 74 FORD NOMINATES VICE PRESIDENT'

(Tuesday, August 20, 1974, 10:04 a.m. EDT; during the 1974 United States vice presidential confirmation)Nelson Rockefeller, the 66-year-old former Governor of New York, was nominated by President Gerald Ford today to become the 41st vice president of the United States. Continue reading U.S. President Gerald Ford nominates Nelson Rockefeller to be next vice president 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1974)

The Beatles arrive in Las Vegas on second stop of first full North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1964)


Video: '20 agosto 1964 - 1er Tour Norteamerica - Convention Hall - Las Vegas' (Aug. 20, 1964, arrival at 0:04-1:32)

(Thursday, August 20, 1964, 1:45 a.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles arrived at the Old McCarran Field at McCarran International Airport early this morning in Las Vegas, from where they were driven to the Sahara Hotel. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in Las Vegas on second stop of first full North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1964)