Video: 'From Russia with Love' trailer
(Thursday, October 10, 1963, 8:20 p.m. British Summer Time) — From Russia with Love, the second in the James Bond spy film series produced by Eon Productions, as well as Sean Connery’s second role as MI6 agent 007, premiered tonight at the Odeon Leicester Square in London. Continue reading James Bond film ‘From Russia with Love’ premieres in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1963)
Video: 'The Beatles - She Loves You (BBC, The Ken Dodd Show - 3 November 1963)'
(Wednesday, October 9, 1963, 10:00-11:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — On John Lennon’s 23rd birthday, The Beatles made their only appearance on the BBC radio programme The Ken Dodd Show tonight at the BBC’s Paris Studio in London, performing “She Loves You” for airing on Nov. 3, 1963, at 2:30 p.m. Continue reading The Beatles perform ‘She Loves You’ on ‘The Ken Dodd Show’ radio show in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1963)
Video: 'The Rolling Stones - I Wanna Be Your Man - 1964 (STEREO in)'
(Monday, October 7, 1963) — The Rolling Stones recorded their second single today at Kingsway Sound studio in London, including “I Wanna Be Your Man,” composed and given to the group by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, members of another British rock band, The Beatles, and “Stoned,” an original group composition. Continue reading The Rolling Stones record Lennon-McCartney’s ‘I Wanna Be Your Man’ for band’s second single 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1963)
Video: 'The Beatles - On The Ready, Steady, Go! 1963 (Full Concert) 60fps [HD] no copy'
(Friday, October 4, 1963, 6:15-7:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles performed live tonight in Studio Nine, Television House, Kingsway, London, in their first of three appearances on Associated-Rediffusion TV’s Ready, Steady, GO! television series. Continue reading The Beatles perform three songs for debut on ‘Ready, Steady, GO!’ TV show 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1963)
Video: 'Beatles Greetings (Live At The BBC For "The Public Ear" / 3rd November, 1963)'
(Thursday, October 3, 1963, mid-afternoon British Summer Time) — All four of The Beatles, all back from a rare extended holiday (including George Harrison who arrived today from his visit to the U.S.), were interviewed this afternoon at in London by Michael Colley for the Nov. 3, 1963, edition of the BBC Light Programme The Public Ear. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed for ‘The Public Ear’ BBC radio show years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1963)
Video: 'Little Child (Remastered 2009)'
(Thursday, October 3, 1963, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles, just back from their holiday, minus George Harrison who was still en route from his visit to the U.S., completed “Little Child” at EMI Studio 3 in London today for their second studio album With The Beatles. Continue reading The Beatles complete recording of ‘Little Child’ in London for the band’s second studio album 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1963)
Video: 'Money (That's What I Want)'
(Monday, September 30, 1963, 10:00 a.m.-1:15 p.m. British Summer Time) — While The Beatles were on holiday abroad, the rock music band’s producer, George Martin, went back into EMI Studio Two today to work on seven tracks for their second album With The Beatles, completing the recording sessions for “Money (That’s What I Want).” Continue reading Producer George Martin completes ‘Money (That’s What I Want)’ for The Beatles’ second studio album 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1963)
(Saturday, September 28, 1963) — “Sally Go ‘Round the Roses” by The Jaynetts peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Sally Go ‘Round the Roses’ by The Jaynetts peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 28 1963)
(Saturday, September 28, 1963) — “Wonderful! Wonderful!” by The Tymes peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Wonderful! Wonderful!’ by The Tymes peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 28 1963)
(Saturday, September 28, 1963) — “Little Deuce Coupe by The Beach Boys peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Little Deuce Coupe’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #15 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 28 1963)
