Category Archives: 1960s

The Beatles attend garden party for Hemophilia Foundation in Brentwood 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1964)


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(Monday, August 24, 1964, 5:15 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — After spending most of their day relaxing by the pool at their Hollywood mansion hideaway, The Beatles today attended a garden party benefiting the Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California, held at the Brentwood, California, home of Capitol records president Alan Livingston’s mother-in-law. Continue reading The Beatles attend garden party for Hemophilia Foundation in Brentwood 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1964)

‘Slow Down’/’Matchbox’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1964)


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(Monday, August 24, 1964) — “Slow Down“/”Matchbox” by The Beatles was released today as a single in the U.S. by Capitol records. Continue reading ‘Slow Down’/’Matchbox’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1964)

The Beatles rock 18,700 fans at Hollywood Bowl 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 23 1964)


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(Sunday, August 23, 1964, 9:30-10:05 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles performed tonight for 18,700 fans at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, marking the sixth show in the fifth city of their first full North American Tour. Continue reading The Beatles rock 18,700 fans at Hollywood Bowl 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 23 1964)

Ringo Starr clears up girlfriend rumors in exclusive Hollywood radio interview 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 23 1964)


Video: 'HEAR THE BEATLES TELL ALL' (Aug. 23, 1964, at 22:16-24:41)

(Sunday, August 23, 1964, approximately 7:30 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles was interviewed this evening by KRLA-AM’s Dave Hull at the Cinnamon Cinder nightclub in Los Angeles, following the group’s press conference. Continue reading Ringo Starr clears up girlfriend rumors in exclusive Hollywood radio interview 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 23 1964)

Chaos at The Beatles’ press conference at Cinnamon Cinder nightclub in Hollywood 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 23 1964)


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(Sunday, August 23, 1964, approximately 7:00 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles’ press conference at the Cinnamon Cinder nightclub, partly owned by KRLA disc jockey Bob Eubanks, descended into chaos tonight as teenage girls, some posing as reporters, clamored for attention on the band’s 25-city, 32-show North American tour. Continue reading Chaos at The Beatles’ press conference at Cinnamon Cinder nightclub in Hollywood 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 23 1964)

Chaos erupts at The Beatles’ Vancouver concert as 20,000 fans overwhelm Empire Stadium 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Live At Vancouver, Canada (22th August 1964)'

(Saturday, August 22, 1964, 9:23 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles performed tonight for 20,261 fans at Empire Stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia, marking the fifth show in the fourth city of their 25-city, 32-show North American tour. Continue reading Chaos erupts at The Beatles’ Vancouver concert as 20,000 fans overwhelm Empire Stadium 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

The Beatles address finances, influences, and past drummer at Vancouver press conference ahead of Canadian debut 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - Vancouver 1964 - Interviews / Press conference part 1' (press conference begins at 12:16)

(Saturday, August 22, 1964, 7:00-8:00 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles held a press conference this evening in Press Room 19 at Empire Stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia, ahead of their Canadian debut on the fourth stop of their 25-city, 32-show North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles address finances, influences, and past drummer at Vancouver press conference ahead of Canadian debut 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

The Beatles touch down in Vancouver for first-ever Canadian show 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)


Video: '22 agosto 1964 - 1er Tour en Norteamérica - Empire Stadium - Vancouver - Canadá' (Aug. 22, 1964, arrival at 0:03)

(Saturday, August 22, 1964, approximately 6:00 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles, after one false start, crossed the border this afternoon, flying from Seattle to Vancouver, BC, for their first-ever show in Canada, marking the fifth show of the band’s 25-city, 32-show North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles touch down in Vancouver for first-ever Canadian show 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

‘Where Did Our Love Go’ by The Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

(Saturday, August 22, 1964) — “Where Did Our Love Go” by The Supremes peaked today at #1 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Aug. 22/29, 1964). Continue reading ‘Where Did Our Love Go’ by The Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

‘Something New’ album by The Beatles peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - Something New FULL ALBUM'

(Saturday, August 22, 1964)Something New by The Beatles peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart. Continue reading ‘Something New’ album by The Beatles peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)