Video: 'Memphis colisseum press conference interview ITN news report'

(Thursday, August 19, 1966, following a press conference that started at 7:00 p.m. CDT) — The Beatles sat down together for what is believed to be their final filmed interview as a group today between two concerts at the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis, as the band faced mounting controversy over John Lennon’s comments about Jesus. Continue reading The Beatles sit down in Memphis for final joint on-camera interview 60 years ago this hour (Aug 19 1966) →

Video: 'Raw news footage of The Beatles in Memphis, TN 19 Aug 1966'

(Thursday, August 19, 1966, scheduled for 7:00 p.m. CDT) — Backstage between their two Memphis shows tonight, The Beatles held a press conference and sat for a series of interviews as the controversy over John Lennon’s comments about Jesus continued to follow the band through their third what turned out to be their final North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles face Memphis press corps amid ‘Jesus’ controversy 60 years ago this hour (Aug 19 1966) →

Video: 'The Beatles - Live at the Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis (August 19, 1966 / Afternoon Performance)'

(Thursday, August 19, 1966, approximately 5:30 p.m. CDT) — The Beatles performed the first of two shows today at Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis on the eighth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading The Beatles play first Memphis show amid ‘Jesus’ controversy in Bible Belt 60 years ago this hour (Aug 19 1966) →

Video: 'Memphis Airport arrival protestors Police ITN News footage'

(Thursday, August 19, 1966, approximately 1:00 p.m. CDT) — The Beatles arrived in Memphis today under heavy security, bringing their controversial third North American tour into the heart of the Bible Belt, where John Lennon’s remarks about the group’s popularity compared with that of Jesus Christ have prompted protests, record burnings and threats. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in Bible Belt under heavy security amid ‘Jesus’ controversy 60 years ago this hour (Aug 19 1966) →

Video: 'The Beatles - Live at Suffolk Downs Racetrack, Boston, Massachusetts (August 18, 1966) [8mm Film]'

(Wednesday, August 18, 1966, 10:00 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles performed before 25,000 people tonight at Suffolk Downs Racetrack in Boston on the seventh stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform Suffolk Downs Racetrack in Boston 60 years ago this hour (Aug 18 1966) →

Video: 'Boston Logan Airport arrival news footage'

(Thursday, August 18, 1966, approximately 3:45 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles arrived at Boston’s Logan International Airport today to the screams of 300 fans on the seventh stop of the band’s third (and what would turn out to be their last) American tour. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in Boston to screams of 300 fans 60 years ago this hour (Aug 18 1966) →