Category Archives: 1960s

The Beatles asked in Carlisle whether government should pay for the group’s police protection 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 21 1963)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles and fans interviews at ABC Cinema Carlisle, Cumbria, UK, 21st November 1963'

(Thursday, November 21, 1963, tonight’s shows were scheduled to begin at 6:15 and 8:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles were interviewed today at ABC Cinema in Carlisle, asked about whether government funds should be spent on police protection for the group. Continue reading The Beatles asked in Carlisle whether government should pay for the group’s police protection 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 21 1963) →

The Beatles filmed in color performing at Manchester’s ABC Cinema 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1963)

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Video: 'The Beatles Come To Town (ABC Cinema, Manchester) - British Pathe Raw Footage - 20 November 1963'

(Wednesday, November 20, 1963, first show scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles were filmed by Pathé News performing “She Loves You and “Twist And Shout” during the first of two shows performed tonight at Manchester’s ABC Cinema on the 16th date of the rock music band’s 1963 Autumn Tour. Continue reading The Beatles filmed in color performing at Manchester’s ABC Cinema 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1963) →

The Beatles filmed by American television networks for the first time 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1963)

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Video: 'The Beatles - Bournemouth, UK; Winter Gardens Theatre [November 16, 1963]'

(Saturday, November 16, 1963, shows were scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles were filmed tonight by the major television networks from the United States while performing two shows at Winter Gardens Theatre in Bournemouth, England, following reports of the “temporary craze” of Beatlemania by Time and Newsweek magazines. Continue reading The Beatles filmed by American television networks for the first time 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1963) →

‘Deep Purple’ by Nino Tempo and April Stevens peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1963)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, November 16, 1963) — “Deep Purple” by Nino Tempo and April Stevens peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Deep Purple’ by Nino Tempo and April Stevens peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1963) →

‘Bossa Nova Baby’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1963)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, November 16, 1963) — “Bossa Nova Baby” by Elvis Presley peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Bossa Nova Baby’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1963) →

‘500 Miles’ by Bobby Bare peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1963)

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(Saturday, November 16, 1963) — “500 Miles” by Bobby Bare peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘500 Miles’ by Bobby Bare peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1963) →

President John F. Kennedy denounces Soviet arrest of U.S. professor in what would turn out to be his 64th and last press conference 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1963)

1960s, Cold War, Television 1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'President John F. Kennedy's 64th News Conference, November 14, 1963'

(Thursday, November 14, 1963, 11:00-11:30 a.m. EST; during the Cold War) — U.S. President John F. Kennedy asserted forcefully today that Yale Prof. Frederick C. Barghoorn was “innocent of any intelligence mission” in the Soviet Union and demanded his prompt release. Continue reading President John F. Kennedy denounces Soviet arrest of U.S. professor in what would turn out to be his 64th and last press conference 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1963) →

The Beatles perform first of two shows at ABC Cinema in Plymouth 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1963)

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Video: 'The Beatles Live At The ABC Cinema, Plymouth, UK (Wednesday 13th November 1963)'

(Wednesday, November 13, 1963, the shows were scheduled to begin at 6:15 and 8:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles performed tonight at ABC Cinema in Plymouth, a port city in Devon, southwest England, on the 10th date of the band’s 1963 Autumn Tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two shows at ABC Cinema in Plymouth 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1963) →

The Beatles interviewed for ITV’s ‘Move Over, Dad’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1963)

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Video: 'The Beatles Outside Askers Road House Hotel, Bridport - Color Home Movie - 13 November 1963'

(Wednesday, November 13, 1963, afternoon GMT) — Prior to their evening concert at the ABC Cinema in Plymouth, The Beatles were interviewed today for the ITV show Move Over, Dad by presenter Stuart Hutchison at Westward Television Studios in Plymouth, for broadcast on Nov. 16, 1963, at 5:15 p.m. GMT. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed for ITV’s ‘Move Over, Dad’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1963) →

The Beatles interviewed for Southern Television’s ‘Day by Day’ show 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 12 1963)

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Video: 'The Beatles Interviewed In Their Dressing Room At Guild Hall, Portsmouth - Day By Day - 12 Nov. 1963'

(Tuesday, November 12, 1963, afternoon GMT) — The Beatles, including a queasy Paul McCartney, were interviewed today in their dressing room at Guildhall in Portsmouth by Jeremy James for broadcast at 6:05 p.m. on Southern Television’s Day by Day. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed for Southern Television’s ‘Day by Day’ show 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 12 1963) →