Category Archives: 1960s

The Beatles filmed at ABC Cinema in Huddersfield 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 1963)

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Video: 'The Beatles At ABC Cinema, Huddersfield, England - Granada TV - 29 November 1963'

(Friday, November 29, 1963, prior to first show scheduled to begin at 6:15 p.m. GMT) — On the the 24th date of their 1963 Autumn Tour and the same day their single “I Want To Hold Your Hand”/”This Boy” was released in the UK, The Beatles were filmed today at the 2,036-seat ABC Cinema in the Yorkshire town of Huddersfield. Continue reading The Beatles filmed at ABC Cinema in Huddersfield 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 1963) →

The Beatles release fifth UK single ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’/’This Boy’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 1963)

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Video: 'I Want To Hold Your Hand (2023 Mix)'

(Friday, November 29, 1963) — The Beatles released their fifth single “I Want to Hold Your Hand“/”This Boy” today in Britain on Parlophone. Continue reading The Beatles release fifth UK single ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’/’This Boy’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 1963) →

U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson delivers ‘Let Us Continue’ speech to joint session of Congress 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1963)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'President Lyndon B. Johnson's Address to Congress, November 27, 1963. MP505'

(Thanksgiving eve, Wednesday, November 27, 1963, 12:30 p.m. EST) — Five days after U.S. President John F. Kennedy was fatally shot in Dallas, Lyndon B. Johnson, his successor, delivered his “Let Us Continue” speech before a joint session of Congress, calling Kennedy the “greatest leader of our time,” and said that “American dreams have been vitalized by his drive and by his dedication.” Continue reading U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson delivers ‘Let Us Continue’ speech to joint session of Congress 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1963) →

The Beatles interviewed at Regal Cinema in Cambridge, England 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 26 1963)

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Video: 'The Beatles East At Six Ten Interview Excerpt - 26 November 1963'

(Tuesday, November 26, 1963, afternoon GMT) — Before their performances in Cambridge today, The Beatles were interviewed for the TV program “East at Six Ten” for airing on this day Continue reading The Beatles interviewed at Regal Cinema in Cambridge, England 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 26 1963) →

The Beatles perform two songs for Granada TV’s ‘Scene At 6.30’ in Manchester 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 25 1963)

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Video: 'THE BEATLES - This Boy'

(Monday, November 25, 1963, afternoon GMT) — The Beatles mimed to “I Want to Hold Your Hand” and “This Boy” this afternoon in Studio 4 at Granada TV Centre in Manchester, England, for the Dec. 20, 1963, 6:30 p.m. airing of Scene at 6:30 on Granada TV. Continue reading The Beatles perform two songs for Granada TV’s ‘Scene At 6.30’ in Manchester 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 25 1963) →

Continuous televised coverage of state funeral of John F. Kennedy begins 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 25 1963)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'CBS News Live Coverage of The State Funeral of President Kennedy' (approximately 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. EST)

(Monday, November 25, 1963, the caisson bearing President Kennedy’s casket leaves the U.S. Capitol for the White House at 10:59 a.m. EST) — The state funeral of U.S. President John F. Kennedy took place today in Washington, D.C., during the three days that followed his assassination on Friday, November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas. Continue reading Continuous televised coverage of state funeral of John F. Kennedy begins 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 25 1963) →

Accused JFK assassin Lee Harvey Oswald fatally shot by Dallas nightclub owner Jack Ruby on live national television 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1963)

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Video: 'KRLD-TV (DALLAS) RAW FOOTAGE: LEE HARVEY OSWALD IS SHOT! (NOVEMBER 24, 1963)'

(Sunday, November 24, 1963, 11:21 a.m. CST) — Lee Harvey Oswald, 24, charged with assassinating President John F. Kennedy, was mortally wounded this morning at the Police and Courts Building in downtown Dallas, Texas, in full view of millions of people watching on television. Continue reading Accused JFK assassin Lee Harvey Oswald fatally shot by Dallas nightclub owner Jack Ruby on live national television 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1963) →

‘I’m Leaving It Up to You’ by Dale and Grace peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1963)

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(Saturday, November 23, 1963) — “I’m Leaving It Up to You” by Dale and Grace peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks (Nov. 23/30, 1963). Continue reading ‘I’m Leaving It Up to You’ by Dale and Grace peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1963) →

‘Washington Square’ by The Village Stompers peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1963)

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(Saturday, November 23, 1963) — “Washington Square” by The Village Stompers peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Washington Square’ by The Village Stompers peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1963) →

Lyndon B. Johnson sworn-in as 36th U.S. President following JFK’s assassination 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 22 1963)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Lyndon Johnson Swearing-in Nov 22, 1963'

(Friday, November 22, 1963, 2:38 p.m. CST) — 98 minutes after U.S. President John F. Kennedy was pronounced dead from gunshot wounds to his upper back and head while riding in an open presidential car in Dallas, Texas, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn-in today as the 36th President of the United States by U.S. District Judge Sarah T. Hughes, on board Air Force One prior to the airplane’s departure from Dallas. Continue reading Lyndon B. Johnson sworn-in as 36th U.S. President following JFK’s assassination 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 22 1963) →