Category Archives: 1960s

The Beatles perform fifth and final concert at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo 60 years ago this hour (Jul 2 1966)


Video: '(Synced) The Beatles - Live At The Nippon Budokan Hall - July 2, 1966 (Evening Show)'

(Saturday, July 2, 1966, 6:30 p.m. Japan Standard Time) — The Beatles performed the fifth of five shows in three days (June 30-July 2, 1966) at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo this evening on the fourth stop of the band’s tour of Germany, Japan and the Philippines.

The Beatles perform fourth of five concerts at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo 60 years ago this hour (Jul 2 1966)


Video: '(July 2, 1966) The Beatles - Live At The Nippon Budokan Hall, Tokyo, Japan'

(Saturday, July 2, 1966, 2:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time) — The Beatles performed the second of five shows (through July 2) at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo this afternoon on the fourth stop of the band’s tour of Germany, Japan and the Philippines.

Medicare federal insurance program goes into effect 60 years ago #OTD (July 1 1966)


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(Friday, July 1, 1966) — The Medicare program went into operation in the United States today as the new federal health insurance program for people 65 years and older who have worked and paid into the system started. Continue reading Medicare federal insurance program goes into effect 60 years ago #OTD (July 1 1966)

The Beatles perform second of five concerts at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo 60 years ago this hour (July 1 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles - arrive at the Budokan and so do the fans Tokyo, Japan Japan TV News'

(Friday, July 1, 1966, 2:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time) — The Beatles performed the second of five shows (through July 2) at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo this afternoon on the fourth stop of the band’s tour of Germany, Japan and the Philippines. Continue reading The Beatles perform second of five concerts at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo 60 years ago this hour (July 1 1966)

National Organization for Women (NOW) founded in Washington, D.C. 60 years ago today (June 30 1966)


Video: 'Betty Friedan and the National Organization for Women | Radcliffe Institute'

(Thursday, June 30, 1966) — The feminist organization the National Organization for Women (NOW) was established today in Washington, D.C., by people attending the Third National Conference of the Commission on the Status of Women. Continue reading National Organization for Women (NOW) founded in Washington, D.C. 60 years ago today (June 30 1966)

The Beatles perform at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 30 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles - Live At The Nippon Budokan Hall Tokyo Full Concert 4k STEREO July 1 1966/June 30 1966' (June 30, 1966 at 30:46))

(Thursday, June 30, 1966, 7:35 p.m. JST) — The Beatles performed the first of five shows (through July 2) at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo this evening, on the fourth stop of the band’s tour of Germany, Japan and the Philippines. Continue reading The Beatles perform at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 30 1966)

Vietnam War escalates with first U.S. air strikes near Hanoi and Haiphong 60 years ago #OTD this hour (June 29 1966)


Video: June 29, 1966 | Robert McNamara Announces Renewed Bombing in North Vietnam

(Wednesday, June 29, 1966, 1:50 p.m. local time; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — U.S. aircraft bombed the major North Vietnamese population centers of Hanoi and Haiphong for the first time today, destroying oil depots located near the two cities. Continue reading Vietnam War escalates with first U.S. air strikes near Hanoi and Haiphong 60 years ago #OTD this hour (June 29 1966)

The Beatles hold a news conference in Tokyo 60 years ago this hour (Jun 29 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles - Live At The Nippon Budokan' (The Beatles' June 29, 1966, press conference clips 21-30)

(Wednesday, June 29, 1966, 3:20 p.m. JST) — Nearly twelve hours after arriving in Tokyo for their Summer 1966 Asia Mini-Tour, The Beatles held a news conference this afternoon at the Tokyo Hilton. Continue reading The Beatles hold a news conference in Tokyo 60 years ago this hour (Jun 29 1966)

The Beatles arrive in Tokyo for five performances in three days 60 years ago this hour (Jun 29 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles - Live At The Nippon Budokan' (The Beatles' June 29, 1966, arrival clips 8-20)

(Wednesday, June 29, 1966, 3:39 a.m. JST) — The Beatles arrived this morning at Haneda Airport in Tokyo (having lost a day by crossing the date line) to begin a two-city, seven-show mini tour of Asia.

‘Dark Shadows’ soap opera debuts on ABC-TV 60 years ago this hour (Jun 27 1966)


Video: 'Dark Shadows Original B/W Opening'

(Monday, June 27, 1966, 4:00-4:30 p.m. EDT)Dark Shadows, a gothic soap opera having to do with mysterious and supernatural goings-on in Collinsport, Maine, premiered today on ABC-TV. Continue reading ‘Dark Shadows’ soap opera debuts on ABC-TV 60 years ago this hour (Jun 27 1966)