(Saturday, December 28, 1963) — “Since I Fell for You” Lenny Welch peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Since I Fell for You’ by Lenny Welch peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1963)
Category Archives: 1960s
Capitol Records rush-releases The Beatles’ ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’ in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 26 1963)
Video: 'I Want To Hold Your Hand (2023 Mix)'
(Thursday, December 26, 1963) — Capitol Records today rush-released the single “I Want to Hold Your Hand“/”I Saw Her Standing There” by The Beatles, which would become the first number one hit in the U.S. for the rock band from Liverpool, England (“I Saw Her Standing There” would peak at #14). Continue reading Capitol Records rush-releases The Beatles’ ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’ in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 26 1963)
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The Beatles interviewed for ITV’s ‘Day By Day’ in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 24 1963)
Video: 'The Beatles Interview For Day By Day - Astoria Cinema, London - 24 December 1963'
(Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, 1963) — The Beatles were interviewed today for the Dec. 24 edition ITV program Day By Day during rehearsals for “The Beatles Christmas Show,” a 16-night live extravaganza beginning tonight at Astoria Cinema in Finsbury Park, London. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed for ITV’s ‘Day By Day’ in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 24 1963)
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U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson ends official mourning period for JFK with candlelight service at Lincoln Memorial 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1963)
Video: 'Dec. 22, 1963 | LBJ Leads Candlelight Memorial to JFK'
(Sunday, December 22, 1963, 4:00 p.m. EST) — Thousands of candles burned bright in the gathering dusk of Washington tonight as the nation ended 30-day period of mourning for U.S. President John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated one month ago today in Dallas, Texas. Continue reading U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson ends official mourning period for JFK with candlelight service at Lincoln Memorial 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1963)
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‘Be True to Your School’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1963)
(Saturday, December 21, 1963) — “Be True to Your School” The Beach Boys peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Be True to Your School’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1963)
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‘In My Room’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #23 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1963)
(Saturday, December 21, 1963) — “In My Room” by The Beach Boys peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘In My Room’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #23 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1963)
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The Beatles interviewed by ‘ITN News’ during rehearsals for Christmas show 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1963)
Video: 'The Beatles Christmas Greetings - Interview - ITN News - 25 December 1963'
(Thursday, December 19, 1963) — During rehearsals of The Beatles Christmas Show at the Astoria in Finsbury Park in London, photo calls and press interviews were held today, including a short interview for “ITN News” for airing on Dec. 25, 1963. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed by ‘ITN News’ during rehearsals for Christmas show 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1963)
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The Beatles record a two-hour BBC radio special for Boxing Day 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1963)
Video: 'The Beatles - From Us To You (BBC, From Us To You #1 - 26 Dec 1963)'
(Wednesday, December 18, 1963, 7:00-10:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles recorded a two-hour radio special tonight at the BBC Paris Studio in London, titled From Us To You for broadcast on the BBC Light Programme service on Boxing Day 1963. Continue reading The Beatles record a two-hour BBC radio special for Boxing Day 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1963)
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‘The Pink Panther,’ first installment in comedy film franchise, released in Italy 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1963)
Video: 'The Pink Panther' (trailer)
(Wednesday, December 18, 1963) — The Pink Panther, a comedy film about bumbling French police detective who tries to stop a notorious jewel thief from nabbing a princess’ diamond, was released today in Italy. Continue reading ‘The Pink Panther,’ first installment in comedy film franchise, released in Italy 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1963)
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The Beatles perform four songs for BBC’s ‘Saturday Club’ radio show 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1963)
Video: 'Brian Bathtubes (Live At The BBC For "Saturday Club" / 21st December, 1963)'
(Tuesday, December 17, 1963, 3:00-6:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles performed six songs for the 1963 Christmas edition of the BBC radio show Saturday Club today at the Playhouse Theatre in London, for airing on Dec. 21, 1963, at 10 a.m. Continue reading The Beatles perform four songs for BBC’s ‘Saturday Club’ radio show 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1963)
