Category Archives: 1960s

The Beatles are filmed in concert after being interviewed by Italian TV station RAI 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 30 1963)

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


Video: 'The Beatles - Live at the ABC Cinema, Great Yarmouth, England (June 30, 1963)'

(Sunday, June 30, 1963, second show scheduled to begin at 8:15 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles were filmed in concert tonight at ABC Cinema on Regent Road in Great Yarmouth, England, by Italian TV station RAI after being interviewed backstage after the first show. Continue reading The Beatles are filmed in concert after being interviewed by Italian TV station RAI 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 30 1963) →

‘Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer’ by Nat King Cole peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1963)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, June 29, 1963) — “Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer” by Nat King Cole peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer’ by Nat King Cole peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1963) →

U.S. President John F. Kennedy begins visit to ancestral Ireland 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1963)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'President John F Kennedy arriving in Dublin, Ireland, June 26th 1963'

(Wednesday, June 26, 1963, 8:00 p.m. Irish Standard Time) — U.S. President John F. Kennedy, who is of Irish descent, arrived In Dublin this evening for a four-day visit, and in a sense, it was, he said, like “coming home.” Continue reading U.S. President John F. Kennedy begins visit to ancestral Ireland 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1963) →

U.S. President John F. Kennedy delivers ‘Ich bin ein Berliner’ speech to 120,000 in West Berlin 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1963)

1960s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'June 26, 1963 - John F. Kennedy in Berlin'

(Wednesday, June 26, 1963, 12:50 p.m. Central European Time; during the Cold War) — U.S. President John F. Kennedy delivered his famous Ich bin ein Berliner speech — one of the best-known speeches of the Cold War and among the most famous anti-communist speeches — before 120,000 people today in front of the Berlin Wall on the steps of Rathaus Schöneberg in West Berlin. Continue reading U.S. President John F. Kennedy delivers ‘Ich bin ein Berliner’ speech to 120,000 in West Berlin 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1963) →

The Beatles record six songs for BBC’s ‘Saturday Club’ radio series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1963)

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


Video: 'The Beatles - I Got To Find My Baby (BBC, Saturday Club - 29 Jun 1963)'

(Monday, June 24, 1963, 5:30-6:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles recorded an appearance for the BBC Light Programme Saturday Club today at Playhouse Theatre in London. Continue reading The Beatles record six songs for BBC’s ‘Saturday Club’ radio series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1963) →

‘Hello Stranger’ by Barbara Lewis peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 22 1963)

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(Saturday, June 22, 1963) — “Hello Stranger” by Barbara Lewis peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Hello Stranger’ by Barbara Lewis peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 22 1963) →

‘Shut Down’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #23 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 22 1963)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, June 22, 1963) — “Shut Down” by The Beach Boys peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Shut Down’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #23 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 22 1963) →

The Beatles perform four songs for BBC radio’s ‘Easy Beat’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 1963)

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Video: 'Some Other Guy (Live At The BBC For "Easy Beat" / 23rd June, 1963)'

(Wednesday, June 19, 1963, 8:45-9:45 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles performed four songs tonight for the BBC Light Programme Easy Beat in front of an audience of screaming fans at London’s Playhouse Theatre. Continue reading The Beatles perform four songs for BBC radio’s ‘Easy Beat’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 1963) →

School-sponsored Bible reading and recitation of Lord’s Prayer in public schools ruled unconstitutional by U.S. Supreme Court 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1963)

1960s


Video: 'School District of Abington Township v. Schempp Case Brief Summary | Law Case Explained'

(Monday, June 17, 1963) — The U.S. Supreme Court, in Abington School District v. Schempp, today struck down, 8-1, rules requiring the recitation of the Lord’s Prayer or reading of Biblical verses in public schools. Continue reading School-sponsored Bible reading and recitation of Lord’s Prayer in public schools ruled unconstitutional by U.S. Supreme Court 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1963) →

The Beatles record fourth episode of BBC’s ‘Pop Go The Beatles’ radio series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1963)

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


Video: 'The Beatles - I Saw Her Standing There (BBC, Pop Go The Beatles #04 - 25 June 1963)'

(Monday, June 17, 1963, 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles recorded six songs today for the fourth episode of the BBC Light Programme Pop Go The Beatles at Studio 5, Maida Vale Studios in London. Continue reading The Beatles record fourth episode of BBC’s ‘Pop Go The Beatles’ radio series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1963) →