Video: 'The Beatles - Message To Australia (Take 1, 2, 3, and 4)'
(Thursday, September 12, 1963, 2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — After recording a few special messages for broadcast on Australian radio, The Beatles this afternoon recorded “Hold Me Tight” at EMI Studio 2 in London for their second studio album With The Beatles. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Messages to Australia’ and ‘Hold Me Tight’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1963)
Video: 'Not A Second Time (Remastered 2009)'
(Wednesday, September 11, 1963, 7:00 p.m.-10:15 p.m. British Summer Time) — After a dinner break, The Beatles returned to EMI Studios in London tonight to record another John Lennon song, “Not a Second Time,” for their second album With The Beatles. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Not a Second Time’ at EMI Recording Studio in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1963)
Video: 'All I've Got To Do (Remastered 2009)'
(Wednesday, September 11, 1963, 2:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — For the first time since July 30, The Beatles returned to EMI Recording Studio 2 today to work on their second studio album, With The Beatles. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘All I’ve Got to Do’ at EMI Recording Studio in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1963)
Video: 'Want A Fight? Liston's Here! Melody Maker Poll Awards 1963 (Featuring The Beatles) - 10 Sep 1963'
(Tuesday, September 10, 1963) — The Beatles attended a luncheon of the Variety Club of Great Britain today at the Savoy Hotel in London to pick up the award for Top Vocal Group of the Year. Continue reading The Beatles receive ‘Top Vocal Group of the Year’ award from Variety Club of Great Britain 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1963)
Video: 'Hidden History: Integration of Alabama Schools'
(Monday, September 9, 1963, morning, local time; during the civil rights movement) — Sonnie Hereford IV, 6, became the first African-American student to integrate public schools in Alabama this morning following a lengthy court battle. Continue reading Sonnie Hereford IV becomes first African-American child to integrate an Alabama public school 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 9 1963)
(Saturday, September 7, 1963) — “If I Had a Hammer” by Trini Lopez peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘If I Had a Hammer’ by Trini Lopez peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1963)
(Saturday, September 7, 1963) — “Mockingbird” by Inez and Charlie Foxx peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Mockingbird’ by Inez and Charlie Foxx peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1963)
(Saturday, September 7, 1963) — “The Monkey Time” by Major Lance peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Monkey Time’ by Major Lance peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1963)
(Saturday, September 7, 1963) — “A Breathtaking Guy” by The Supremes peaked at #75 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘A Breathtaking Guy’ by The Supremes peaks at #75 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1963)
Video: 'I Saw Her Standing There (Live At The BBC For "Saturday Club" / 5th October, 1963)'
(Saturday, September 7, 1963, 1:00-4:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles taped another appearance on the BBC Light Programme Saturday Club today at Playhouse Theatre in London. Continue reading The Beatles record performance for BBC’s ‘Saturday Club’ radio series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1963)
