Video: 'The Beatles - Radio blooper "The Public Ear" 1964 (George Harrison & Ringo Starr)'
(Sunday, January 5, 1964) — During a well-earned day off from The Beatles’ Christmas Show season, George Harrison and Ringo Starr were interviewed today in London for the Jan. 12, 1964, edition of the BBC Light Programme The Public Ear. Continue reading George Harrison, Ringo Starr of The Beatles interviewed for BBC’s ‘The Public Ear’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 5 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles-Open Ended Interview-1964'
(Saturday, January 4, 1964) — The Beatles recorded a series of ‘open-ended’ answers for use by US disc jockeys today at EMI’s Manchester Square headquarters. Continue reading The Beatles record a series of ‘open-ended’ answers for use by US disc jockeys 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 4 1964)
(Saturday, January 4, 1964) — “There! I’ve Said It Again” Bobby Vinton peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks (Jan. 4/11/18/25, 1964). Continue reading ‘There! I’ve Said It Again’ by Bobby Vinton peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 4 1964)
(Saturday, January 4, 1964) — “Quicksand” by Martha and the Vandellas peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Quicksand’ by Martha and the Vandellas peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 4 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles On The Jack Paar Show (Bournemouth Footage) - 3 January 1964'
(Friday, January 3, 1964, 10:00 p.m. EST) — The Beatles debuted on American prime time television tonight when The Jack Paar Program showed a clip of the group performing at Bournemouth’s Winter Gardens Theatre in England on Nov. 16, 1963. Continue reading The Beatles debut on American prime time TV 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 3 1964)
(Saturday, December 28, 1963) — “Since I Fell for You” Lenny Welch peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Since I Fell for You’ by Lenny Welch peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1963)
Video: 'I Want To Hold Your Hand (2023 Mix)'
(Thursday, December 26, 1963) — Capitol Records today rush-released the single “I Want to Hold Your Hand“/”I Saw Her Standing There” by The Beatles, which would become the first number one hit in the U.S. for the rock band from Liverpool, England (“I Saw Her Standing There” would peak at #14). Continue reading Capitol Records rush-releases The Beatles’ ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’ in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 26 1963)
Video: 'The Beatles Interview For Day By Day - Astoria Cinema, London - 24 December 1963'
(Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, 1963) — The Beatles were interviewed today for the Dec. 24 edition ITV program Day By Day during rehearsals for “The Beatles Christmas Show,” a 16-night live extravaganza beginning tonight at Astoria Cinema in Finsbury Park, London. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed for ITV’s ‘Day By Day’ in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 24 1963)
Video: 'Dec. 22, 1963 | LBJ Leads Candlelight Memorial to JFK'
(Sunday, December 22, 1963, 4:00 p.m. EST) — Thousands of candles burned bright in the gathering dusk of Washington tonight as the nation ended 30-day period of mourning for U.S. President John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated one month ago today in Dallas, Texas. Continue reading U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson ends official mourning period for JFK with candlelight service at Lincoln Memorial 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1963)
(Saturday, December 21, 1963) — “Be True to Your School” The Beach Boys peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Be True to Your School’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1963)
