Video: 'John Lennon / Beatles 1966 / Jesus statement'
(Friday, March 4, 1966) — In an interview with Maureen Cleave printed today in the London Evening Standard, John Lennon of The Beatles was quoted as saying: Continue reading ‘We’re more popular than Jesus’ declares Beatle John Lennon 60 years ago today (Mar 4 1966)
Video: 'How The Soviets Conquered Venus'
(Tuesday, March 1, 1966, at 6:56 UTC/9:56 a.m. MSK) — The Soviet space probe Venera 3 crashed today on Venus, becoming the first spacecraft to land on another planet’s surface. Continue reading Soviets hit Venus, linking man to the planets 60 years ago this hour (Mar 1 1966)
Video: 'Nancy Sinatra "These Boots Are Made For Walkin" on The Ed Sullivan Show'
(Sunday, February 27, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Nancy Sinatra performed “These Boots Are Made For Walkin,'” Gary Lewis & the Playboys performed “She’s Just My Style” and Petula Clark performed “My Love” on tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading Nancy Sinatra, Gary Lewis & the Playboys, Petula Clark perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 27 1966)
(Saturday, February 26, 1966) — “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’” by Nancy Sinatra peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘These Boots Are Made for Walkin” by Nancy Sinatra peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 26 1966)
(Saturday, February 26, 1966) — “Don’t Mess with Bill” by The Marvelettes peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Don’t Mess with Bill’ by The Marvelettes peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 26 1966)
(Saturday, February 26, 1966) — “Zorba The Greek” by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Zorba The Greek’ by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass peaks at #11 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 26 1966)
(Saturday, February 26, 1966; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — The Tay Vinh massacre, in which as many as 168 civilians were killed, was reported to have been carried out today by soldiers of the ROK Capital Division of the South Korean Army stationed in South Vietnam. Continue reading South Korean troops accused of killing hundreds of Vietnamese civilians in Binh Dinh province 60 years ago today (Feb 26 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles Episode 23'
(Saturday, February 26, 1966, 10:30 a.m. EST) — The Beatles meet a young boy who would rather be one of the Beatles than to stay home with his family, and later, they come across a donkey that upon hearing their music, runs away at breakneck speed on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.
(Friday, February 25, 1966) — George Harrison (of The Beatles) and his new wife Pattie returned to London Airport today (his 23rd birthday) following their honeymoon in Barbados. Continue reading George and Pattie Harrison return from honeymoon 60 years ago today (Feb 25 1966)
Video: 'Nowhere Man (2023 Mix)'
(Monday, February 21, 1966) — The single “Nowhere Man“/”What Goes On” by The Beatles was released today in the U.S. (although not in the UK). Continue reading ‘Nowhere Man’/’What Goes On’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 21 1966)
