Category Archives: 1960s

Ringo Starr’s cherished medal snatched amid chaos of The Beatles’ return to New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Arrive in J. F. K. Airport, New York City 28. August 1964'

(Friday, August 28, 1964, The Beatles landed at JFK Airport at 2:55 a.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles landed at Kennedy Airport early this morning, greeted by 3,000 fervent fans as they arrived from Cincinnati to continue their first full North American tour. Continue reading Ringo Starr’s cherished medal snatched amid chaos of The Beatles’ return to New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1964)

U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson accepts Democratic nomination for full term 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1964)


Video: 'Aug. 27, 1964 | LBJ Nomination Acceptance Speech'

(Thursday, August 27, 1964, 10:36 p.m. EDT) — U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, celebrating his 55th birthday, accepted the nomination tonight for a full term office by delegates at the 1964 Democratic National Convention at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey with a pledge of “answers, not retreats” — “unity, not division” — “hope, not fear or smear.” Continue reading U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson accepts Democratic nomination for full term 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1964)

The Beatles rock 14,000 fans at Cincinnati Gardens despite union dispute 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Cincinnati Gardens, Cincinnati, USA (Thursday 27th August 1964)'

(Thursday, August 27, 1964, 9:35 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles electrified 14,000 fans tonight at Cincinnati Gardens in Ohio, despite nearly being derailed by a Musicians’ Union demand to include local bands in the lineup. Continue reading The Beatles rock 14,000 fans at Cincinnati Gardens despite union dispute 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1964)

The Beatles hold a press conference in Cincinnati 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1964)


Video: 'Archives: The Beatles visit Cincinnati in 1964' (Aug. 27, 1964, press conference at 5:02)

(Thursday, August 27, 1964, evening EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles held a press conference tonight after their arrival at Cincinnati Gardens during the seventh stop of the band’s first full North American Tour. Continue reading The Beatles hold a press conference in Cincinnati 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1964)

Robert F. Kennedy’s emotional speech interrupted by 16-minute ovation at Democratic National Convention 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1964)


Video: 'Robert Kennedy 1964 Convention Speech'

(Thursday, August 27, 1964, Kennedy began speaking at 8:52 p.m. EDT) — Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy stood on the podium at the 1964 Democratic National Convention for 16 minutes tonight, unable to speak as applause surged from the delegates below. Continue reading Robert F. Kennedy’s emotional speech interrupted by 16-minute ovation at Democratic National Convention 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1964)

Beatlemania hits Cincinnati: 1,100 Fans greet Fab Four at Lunken Airport 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1964)


Video: '27 de agosto de 1964 - Cincinnati Gardens - Cincinnati' (airport arrival on Aug. 27, 1964, at 0:06-2:32)

(Thursday, August 27, 1964, 5:05 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles arrived this afternoon at Lunken Airport in Cincinnati, flying in from Denver to kick off the seventh stop of their first full North American tour. Continue reading Beatlemania hits Cincinnati: 1,100 Fans greet Fab Four at Lunken Airport 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1964)

Ringo Starr bids farewell to KRLA-AM listeners as The Beatles depart Denver 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1964)


Video: 'HEAR THE BEATLES TELL ALL' (Aug. 27, 1964, at 25:50)

(Thursday, August 27, 1964, noon MDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — Ringo Starr was interviewed today by KRLA-AM’s Jim Steck as The Beatles departed at Stapleton Field in Denver (for Cincinnati) during the sixth stop of the band’s first full North American Tour. Continue reading Ringo Starr bids farewell to KRLA-AM listeners as The Beatles depart Denver 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1964)

The Beatles rock Red Rocks: Fab Four thrill 7,000 fans in Colorado 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1964)


Video: '26 de agosto de 1964 - Red Rocks Amphitheatre - Denver'

(Wednesday, August 26, 1964, 9:30 p.m. MDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles performed tonight for 7,000 fans at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, located 10 miles west of Denver, during the sixth stop of their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles rock Red Rocks: Fab Four thrill 7,000 fans in Colorado 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1964)

The Beatles chat with KRLA’s Dave Hull after stowaway incident in Denver 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1964)


Video: 'HEAR THE BEATLES TELL ALL' (Aug. 26, 1964, at 18:24-22:16; 24:48-25:44)

(Wednesday, August 26, 1964, afternoon MDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles were interviewed today by Dave Hull of KRLA-AM at the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver, soon after their arrival from Los Angeles. Continue reading The Beatles chat with KRLA’s Dave Hull after stowaway incident in Denver 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1964)

John Lennon’s late-night tell-all: Beatles star chats with KRLA in Bel Air 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1964)


Video: 'HEAR THE BEATLES TELL ALL' (Aug. 26, 1964, at 0:03-12:56)

(Wednesday, August 26, 1964, approximately midnight PDT) — John Lennon of The Beatles was interviewed late tonight/early this morning by Jim Steck of KRLA-AM Los Angeles at Reginald Owen’s residence in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Continue reading John Lennon’s late-night tell-all: Beatles star chats with KRLA in Bel Air 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1964)