(Saturday, September 12, 1964) — “Ringo’s Theme (This Boy)” by The Beatles’ producer George Martin (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney; lifted from the American A Hard Day’s Night soundtrack album) peaked at #53 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Ringo’s Theme (This Boy)’ by George Martin peaks at #53 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1964) →

Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Gator Bowl, Jacksonville, USA (Friday 11th September 1964)'

(Friday, September 11, 1964, approximately 10:00 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles made a powerful statement tonight at the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida, marking a historic moment in their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles challenge racial segregation with historic concert at Jacksonville’s Gator Bowl 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1964) →

Video: 'Jean Morris Interviews The Beatles Jacksonville FL 1964'

(Friday, September 11, 1964, 6:00 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — Fresh off two days of rest in Key West, The Beatles arrived in Jacksonville, Florida, today for the 17th stop of their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles hold press conference in Jacksonville amid North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1964) →

Video: 'The Beatles perfoms in Forum, Montreal, Canada'

(Tuesday, September 8, 1964, approximately 9:50 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles performed the second of two shows tonight at the Forum in Montreal on the 16th stop of their first full North American tour, drawing a combined total of 21,000 fans for both shows. Continue reading The Beatles perform second of two shows at Montreal’s Forum amid death threats 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1964) →

Video: 'The Beatles in Montreal 1964 Archive News Footage News Reel' (Lennon interview/press conference at 1:00)

(Tuesday, September 8, 1964, evening EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles hosted a press conference tonight between two shows at the Montreal Forum, marking the band’s 16th stop on their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles charm Montreal media during Forum press conference 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1964) →

Video: 'The Beatles in Montreal 1964 Archive News Footage News Reel' (airport arrival at 0:00-1:00)

(Tuesday, September 8, 1964, 2:20 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles arrived at Dorval airport in Montreal this afternoon to begin the band’s 16th stop of it’s first full North American Tour. Continue reading Beatles arrive in Montreal after thousands of fans brave weather at airport 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1964) →

Video: 'A dazzling debut for This Hour Has Seven Days in 1964' (Sept. 8, 1964, at 52:14)

(Tuesday, September 8, 1964, morning EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles departed Toronto International Airport today, heading to Montreal after concluding the 15th stop of their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles depart Toronto, head to Montreal 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1964) →