Category Archives: 1960s

The Beatles complete last sequence filmed inside a train for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1964)


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(Monday, March 9, 1964) — The Beatles today completed the last sequence filmed inside a train for the band’s debut movie A Hard Day’s Night. Continue reading The Beatles complete last sequence filmed inside a train for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1964)

‘Stop and Think It Over’ by Dale & Grace peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 7 1964)

(Saturday, March 7, 1964) — “Stop and Think It Over” by Dale & Grace peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Stop and Think It Over’ by Dale & Grace peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 7 1964)

‘From Me to You’ by The Beatles debuts at #86 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 7 1964)

(Saturday, March 7, 1964) — “From Me to You” by The Beatles debuted at #86 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, the group’s sixth appearance on the chart in eight weeks. Continue reading ‘From Me to You’ by The Beatles debuts at #86 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 7 1964)

The Beatles film ‘Hey Mister, Can We Have Our Ball Back’ sequence 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1964)


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(Wednesday, March 4, 1964) — The Beatles traveled today between Acton, in west London, and Minehead in the west of England, filming more of the train sequences in their debut film A Hard Day’s Night. Continue reading The Beatles film ‘Hey Mister, Can We Have Our Ball Back’ sequence 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1964)

‘Twist and Shout’/’There’s a Place’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1964)


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(Monday, March 2, 1964) — The single “Twist and Shout” and “There’s a Place” by The Beatles was relesed today in the U.S. as a single on the Tollie label. Continue reading ‘Twist and Shout’/’There’s a Place’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1964)

The Beatles gather at London’s Paddington Station to begin production of their first feature film 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1964)


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(Monday, March 2, 1964, 8:30 a.m. GMT) — The Beatles joined Equity, the actors’ union, this morning, only minutes before they began shooting their first film, the as-yet untitled A Hard Day’s Night. Continue reading The Beatles gather at London’s Paddington Station to begin production of their first feature film 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1964)

The Beatles record three songs at EMI Studios in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1964)


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(Sunday, March 1, 1964, 7:00-10:00 p.m. GMT) — On the night before they were scheduled to start filming their first motion picture feature, The Beatles convened at EMI Studio 2 in London tonight and recorded three songs: I’m Happy Just To Dance With You, Long Tall Sally and I Call Your Name. Continue reading The Beatles record three songs at EMI Studios in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1964)

‘Introducing… The Beatles’ album peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 29 1964)


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(Saturday, February 29, 1964)Introducing… The Beatles by The Beatles peaked at #2 on Billboard‘s 200 album charts for nine weeks (Feb. 29, Mar. 7/14/21/28, April 4/11/18/25, 1964), prevented from going to #1 only by another Beatles album, Meet The Beatles!. Continue reading ‘Introducing… The Beatles’ album peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 29 1964)

‘Java’ by Al Hirt peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 29 1964)

(Saturday, February 29, 1964) — “Java” by Al Hirt peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Java’ by Al Hirt peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 29 1964)

‘California Sun’ by The Rivieras peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 29 1964)

(Saturday, February 29, 1964) — “California Sun” by The Rivieras peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘California Sun’ by The Rivieras peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 29 1964)