Category Archives: 1960s

The Beatles rock Indianapolis with first of two shows at State Fair Coliseum 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - Live In Indianapolis 1964 [full remix]'

(Thursday, September 3, 1964, 6:21 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles electrified Indianapolis tonight with two performances at the Indiana State Fair Coliseum, drawing 12,413 fans to the first show and 16,924 to the second, marking the 11th stop of their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles rock Indianapolis with first of two shows at State Fair Coliseum 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1964)

The Beatles land in Indianapolis amid fan frenzy and press coverage 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1964)


Video: 'Beatles in Indianapolis - Arrival'

(Thursday, September 3, 1964, shortly before 1:00 a.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — Early this morning, The Beatles arrived at Weir Cook Airport in Indianapolis for the 11th stop on their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles land in Indianapolis amid fan frenzy and press coverage 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1964)

12,000 fans go wild as The Beatles rock Philly at Convention Hall 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Convention Hall, Philadelphia, USA (Wednesday 2nd September 1964)'

(Wednesday, September 2, 1964, 9:30 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles performed for 12,037 ecstatic fans at Convention Hall in Philadelphia tonight, marking the 10th stop of their first full North American tour. Continue reading 12,000 fans go wild as The Beatles rock Philly at Convention Hall 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1964)

Three Beatles share candid backstage insights in Philadelphia Interviews 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1964)


Video: 'Paul Mccartney Talks About Acting, Folk-Rock, Miami And The Press On 29th August' (Sep. 2, 1964, at 0:00-1:20)

(Wednesday, September 2, 1964, 6:30-9:15 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — WFUN-AM’s Larry Kane captured a series of revealing interviews with the Beatles tonight backstage at Convention Hall, Philadelphia, between their press conference and evening concert on the 10th stop of the band’s first full North American tour. Continue reading Three Beatles share candid backstage insights in Philadelphia Interviews 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1964)

The Beatles rock Atlantic City during historic night at Convention Hall 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Convention Hall, Atlantic City, USA (Sunday 30th August 1964)'

(Sunday, August 30, 1964, approximately 10:00 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — Just three nights after U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson accepted the nomination for a full term of office at the 1964 Democratic National Convention, in the very same venue, The Beatles electrified a crowd of 18,000 fans at the Convention Hall in Atlantic City tonight, delivering an unforgettable performance in their signature style. Continue reading The Beatles rock Atlantic City during historic night at Convention Hall 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1964)

The Beatles gear up for second NYC show after wild night with Bob Dylan and first experience smoking pot 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1964)


Video: 'John Lennon Talks About New York And The Concert At Forest Hills On 29th August 1964'

(Saturday, August 29, 1964, afternoon EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — After a late-night session with Bob Dylan that included the band’s introduction to marijuana, The Beatles slept in until the afternoon, resting up before their second New York City show in as many days. Continue reading The Beatles gear up for second NYC show after wild night with Bob Dylan and first experience smoking pot 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1964)

The Beatles airlifted to Forest Hills for historic Queens concert 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1964)


Video: 'George Harrison Gives His Views On Press Conferences, A Hard Day'S Night And The Usa Compared...'

(Friday, August 28, 1964, evening EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles were driven to a helicopter and airlifted to Forest Hills tonight at around 7:30 p.m. EDT for their highly anticipated concert at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, New York City. Continue reading The Beatles airlifted to Forest Hills for historic Queens concert 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1964)

The Beatles face press scrutiny in New York before historic Forest Hills concert 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1964)


Video: 'Beatles Press Conference_Delmonico Hotel, New York'

(Friday, August 28, 1964, 5:30 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles held a lively press conference today in the Crystal Ballroom of the Delmonico Hotel in New York City, just hours before their highly anticipated performance at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens during the group’s their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles face press scrutiny in New York before historic Forest Hills concert 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1964)

The Beatles’ drummer Ringo Starr reunited with stolen medal in New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1964)


Video: 'Ringo finds St. Christopher's Medal'

(Friday, August 28, 1964, 4:00 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — Just 24.5 hours after a fan grabbed Ringo Starr’s St. Christopher medal and tore it away as he entered New York City’s Delmonico Hotel, The Beatles’ drummer got it back today with the help of local DJs. Continue reading The Beatles’ drummer Ringo Starr reunited with stolen medal in New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1964)