Category Archives: 1960s

The Beatles launch first full North American tour before 17,130 fans near San Francisco 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 19 1964)


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(Wednesday, August 19, 1964, 9:29-10:02 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles launched their first North American tour before a sell-out crowd of 17,130 yelling their lungs out tonight at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California, near San Francisco. Continue reading The Beatles launch first full North American tour before 17,130 fans near San Francisco 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 19 1964)

The Beatles hold first full press conference of band’s first North American tour in San Francisco 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1964)


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(Tuesday, August 18, 1964, evening PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — A few hours after checking in at the San Francisco Hilton, The Beatles tonight held their first full press conference of their first North American tour, which would begin tomorrow night at Daly City’s Cow Palace and include 32 shows in 25 cites. Continue reading The Beatles hold first full press conference of band’s first North American tour in San Francisco 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1964)

The Beatles arrive in San Francisco to begin first full-fledged North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1964)


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(Tuesday, August 18, 1964, 6:24 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles arrived in San Francisco tonight to a frenzied reception from a crowd that, though smaller than expected, was intensely enthusiastic. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in San Francisco to begin first full-fledged North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1964)

The Beatles land in Los Angeles for brief stop on the way to San Francisco 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1964)


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(Tuesday, August 18, 1964, 4:15 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — A few hours after leaving Canadian airspace, The Beatles arrived in Los Angeles this afternoon for a brief stop (to go through customs, meet the press, and stretch their legs) before continuing their journey to San Francisco. Continue reading The Beatles land in Los Angeles for brief stop on the way to San Francisco 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1964)

The Beatles land in Winnipeg for brief refueling stop on way to San Francisco to begin first full North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1964)


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(Tuesday, August 18, 1964, 2:05 p.m. CST; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles, flying from London to San Francisco via Los Angeles for their first full tour of the U.S., arrived at Winnipeg International Airport in Manitoba, Canada, this afternoon for refueling and a brief wave to some 2,000 waiting fans. Continue reading The Beatles land in Winnipeg for brief refueling stop on way to San Francisco to begin first full North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1964)

‘I Should Have Known Better’ by The Beatles peaks at #53 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay (Aug 15 1964)

(Saturday, August 15, 1964) — “I Should Have Known Better” by The Beatles peaked at #53 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Should Have Known Better’ by The Beatles peaks at #53 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay (Aug 15 1964)

The Beatles record ‘Leave My Kitten Alone’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Aug 14 1964)


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(Friday, August 14, 1964, 10:00-11:15 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded “Leave My Kitten Alone” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Leave My Kitten Alone’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Aug 14 1964)

The Beatles record ‘I’m a Loser,’ early version of ‘Mr. Moonlight’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Aug 14 1964)


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(Friday, August 14, 1964, 7:00-9:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded two songs for their next album tonight, Lennon-McCartney’s “I’m a Loser” and a cover of “Mr. Moonlight” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘I’m a Loser,’ early version of ‘Mr. Moonlight’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Aug 14 1964)

The Beatles’ ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ feature film opens in U.S. 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Aug 11 1964)


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(Tuesday, August 11, 1964, 7:00 p.m. EDT)A Hard Day’s Night, a comedy film about the hectic lives of the English rock group The Beatles, opened in the U.S. tonight, including the Astor, the Trans-Lux East (both in Manhattan), and other theaters in the New York City area. Continue reading The Beatles’ ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ feature film opens in U.S. 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Aug 11 1964)