Category Archives: 1960s

‘How Do You Do It?’ by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, September 5, 1964) — “How Do You Do It?” by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘How Do You Do It?’ by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1964) →

The Beatles perform at Milwaukee Arena during North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Milwaukee Arena, Wisconsin, USA (Friday 4th September 1964)'

(Friday, September 4, 1964, 9:08 p.m. CDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles performed for 12,000 fans tonight at the Milwaukee Arena on the 12th stop of the band’s first full North American Tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform at Milwaukee Arena during North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1964) →

The Beatles hold Milwaukee press conference without John Lennon 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles play Milwaukee in 1964' (press conference at 2:15)

(Friday, September 4, 1964, 5:00 p.m. CDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles, continuing their first full North American tour, held a press conference and granted interviews this afternoon and early evening at the Coach House Motor Inn in Milwaukee. The event marked the 12th stop on their groundbreaking tour. Continue reading The Beatles hold Milwaukee press conference without John Lennon 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1964) →

The Beatles arrive in Milwaukee to frenzied fan reception on North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles play Milwaukee in 1964' (arrival at 0:00-2:05)

(Friday, September 4, 1964, 4:30 p.m. CDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles landed at Mitchell Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this afternoon, welcomed by nearly one thousand eager fans, as they embarked on the 12th stop of their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in Milwaukee to frenzied fan reception on North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1964) →

The Beatles leave Indy for Milwaukee follow Ringo Starr’s all-night adventure 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles 1964 at Indiana State Fair 1964 (WISH TV) Unblocked' (The Beatles depart at 13:10)

(Friday, September 4, 1964, 1:00 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles departed from Weir Cook Airport this afternoon, heading to Milwaukee and concluding the 11th stop of their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles leave Indy for Milwaukee follow Ringo Starr’s all-night adventure 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1964) →

Fab Four charm Indianapolis in whirlwind press conference 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles 1964 at Indiana State Fair 1964 (WISH TV) Unblocked' (press conference at 7:44)

(Thursday, September 3, 1964, approximately 7:00 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles held a lively press conference tonight at the Radio Building during their first full North American tour. Continue reading Fab Four charm Indianapolis in whirlwind press conference 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1964) →