Category Archives: 1960s

Pope John XXIII dies at 81, ending 56-month reign devoted to peace and Christian unity 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1963)

1960s


Video: 'Pope John XXIII Tribute - 1963 | Today in History | 3 June 16'

(Monday, June 3, 1963, 7:49 p.m. Central European Time) — Pope John XXIII, champion of world peace and a tireless fighter for the union of all Christian churches, died in the Vatican tonight while Cardinals and other prelates and several of his relatives prayed around his sickbed. Continue reading Pope John XXIII dies at 81, ending 56-month reign devoted to peace and Christian unity 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1963) →

‘It’s My Party’ by Lesley Gore peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1963)

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(Saturday, June 1, 1963) — “It’s My Party” by Lesley Gore peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (June 1/8, 1963). Continue reading ‘It’s My Party’ by Lesley Gore peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1963) →

The Beatles record third episode of BBC’s ‘Pop Go The Beatles’ radio series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1963)

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Video: 'Love These Goon Shows! (Live At The BBC For "Pop Go The Beatles" / 11th June, 1963)'

(Saturday, June 1, 1963, 1:30-5:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles recorded an appearance today for the third episode of the BBC Light Programme Pop Go The Beatles at BBC Paris Studio in London, just hours after recording the second episode. Continue reading The Beatles record third episode of BBC’s ‘Pop Go The Beatles’ radio series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1963) →

The Beatles record second episode of BBC’s ‘Pop Go The Beatles’ radio series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1963)

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


Video: 'Sure To Fall (In Love With You)'

(Saturday, June 1, 1963, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles recorded an appearance today for the second episode of the BBC Light Programme Pop Go The Beatles at BBC Paris Studio in London. Continue reading The Beatles record second episode of BBC’s ‘Pop Go The Beatles’ radio series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1963) →

John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles record ‘Bad To Me’ demo 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 31 1963)

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

Video: 'The Beatles - 58 Bad to Me (Demo) (Bootleg Recordings 1963)'

(Friday, May 31, 1963) — John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles recorded a demo of their composition “Bad To Me” today for Billy J. Kramer with The Dakotas, who would record it at EMI Studios in London on June 27, 1963. Continue reading John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles record ‘Bad To Me’ demo 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 31 1963) →

‘Surfin’ U.S.A.’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 25 1963)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, May 25, 1963) — “Surfin’ U.S.A.” by The Beach Boys peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Surfin’ U.S.A.’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 25 1963) →

‘Take These Chains from My Heart’ by Ray Charles peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 25 1963)

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(Saturday, May 25, 1963) — “Take These Chains from My Heart” by Ray Charles peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Take These Chains from My Heart’ by Ray Charles peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 25 1963) →

‘Another Saturday Night’ by Sam Cooke peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 25 1963)

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(Saturday, May 25, 1963) — “Another Saturday Night” by Sam Cooke peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Another Saturday Night’ by Sam Cooke peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 25 1963) →

The Beatles record debut edition of BBC radio series ‘Pop Go The Beatles’ at Aeolian Hall in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 24 1963)

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Video: 'The Beatles - Pop Goes The Beatles (BBC, Pop Go The Beatles #01 - 4 June 1963)'

(Friday, May 24, 1963, 2:00-6:00 pm British Summer Time) — The Beatles performed this afternoon for the debut of the BBC Light Programme Pop Go The Beatles at Studio 2, Aeolian Hall in London. Continue reading The Beatles record debut edition of BBC radio series ‘Pop Go The Beatles’ at Aeolian Hall in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 24 1963) →

The Beatles perform six songs for BBC radio’s ‘Steppin’ Out’ at Playhouse Theatre in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 21 1963)

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Audio: 'The Beatles - Please Please Me (BBC, Steppin' Out - 3 June 1963)'

(Tuesday, May 21, 1963, 10:00 p.m.-11:15 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles recorded the second of two radio sessions for different BBC shows tonight, both at the Playhouse Theatre in London. Continue reading The Beatles perform six songs for BBC radio’s ‘Steppin’ Out’ at Playhouse Theatre in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 21 1963) →