Category Archives: 1960s

The Beatles perform for ABC’s ‘Big Night Out’ television show in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1964)


Video: 'The beatles - At Television's "Big Night Out" 1964'

(Sunday, February 23, 1964, evening-10:30 p.m. GMT) — Despite having returned to England just the day before from their first trip to the U.S., The Beatles continued work tonight with an appearance on the ABC Television show Big Night Out before a studio audience in London. Continue reading The Beatles perform for ABC’s ‘Big Night Out’ television show in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1964)

‘Dawn (Go Away)’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 22 1964)

(Saturday, February 22, 1964)“Dawn (Go Away)” by The Four Seasons peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Dawn (Go Away)’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 22 1964)

‘What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am)’ by The Tams peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 22 1964)

(Saturday, February 22, 1964) — “What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am)” by The Tams peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am)’ by The Tams peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 22 1964)

Nearly 10,000 fans greet The Beatles’ return to London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 22 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Day By Day 1964' (Feb. 22, 1964, videos 83-92)

(Saturday, February 22, 1964, 8:10 a.m. GMT) — After their successful first tour of America, The Beatles returned to London Airport this morning to be greeted by nearly 10,000 screaming fans. They had flown from Miami to New York, and from there back to London Airport, where they arrived half an hour later than scheduled. Continue reading Nearly 10,000 fans greet The Beatles’ return to London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 22 1964)

The Beatles board flight from New York to London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 21 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Leaving New York To Return To London - Maysles Brothers Footage - 21 February 1964'

(Friday, February 21, 1964, evening EST) — The Beatles were filmed tonight at Kennedy International Airport in New York City boarding their flight to London and concluding their first trip to the U.S. Continue reading The Beatles board flight from New York to London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 21 1964)

The Beatles filmed boarding at Miami Airport for flight to New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 21 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Leaving Miami - WTVJ Channel 6 News (Raw Footage) - 21 February 1964'

(Friday, February 21, 1964, flight scheduled to depart Miami at 5:18 p.m. EST) — The Beatles were filmed today boarding their flight to New York, on their way home to London. Continue reading The Beatles filmed boarding at Miami Airport for flight to New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 21 1964)

The Beatles filmed preparing for trip home from Miami 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 21 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles At Deauville Hotel, Miami, USA - Maysles Brothers - 21 February 1964

(Friday, February 21, 1964) — The Beatles (except for John Lennon) were filmed today clowning around in their hotel room in Miami as they prepared for the trip home to London via New York. Continue reading The Beatles filmed preparing for trip home from Miami 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 21 1964)

The Beatles interviewed for WQAM-AM 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 21 1964)


Video: 'WQAM Beatles Interview'

(Friday, February 21, 1964) — Just before their departure from Miami today, The Beatles were interviewed by Jack Milman of local radio station WQAM-AM. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed for WQAM-AM 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 21 1964)

The Beatles meet boxer Cassius Clay in Miami 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Meeting Muhammad Ali - BBC News - 18 February 1964'

(Tuesday, February 18, 1964, 1:00 p.m. EST) — The Beatles today were taken to Fifth Street Gym in Miami, the training camp of boxer Cassius Clay (later known as Muhammad Ali) who was preparing for his Feb. 25, 1964, fight against heavyweight champion Sonny Liston. Continue reading The Beatles meet boxer Cassius Clay in Miami 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1964)

The Beatles enjoy well-earned day off in Miami 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 17 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Sailing On A Yacht In Miami - Color Home Movie - 14 February 1964'

(Monday, February 17, 1964) — The day after their second Ed Sullivan Show appearance, The Beatles enjoyed a well-earned day off in Miami, in which they tried water-skiing. Continue reading The Beatles enjoy well-earned day off in Miami 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 17 1964)