Category Archives: 1960s

Operation Rolling Thunder postponed due to coup attempt in Saigon 60 years ago today (Feb 19 1965)


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(Friday, February 19, 1965; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — The planned Feb. 20, 1965, launch of Operation Rolling Thunder, an extended bombing campaign to force North Vietnam to stop supporting Vietcong guerrillas in the South, was postponed today due to a coup attempt in Saigon.

The Beatles record basic version of ‘You’re Going To Lose That Girl’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 19 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - You're Going To Lose That Girl (Production Acetate)'

(Friday, February 19 1965, 3:30-6:20 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles returned to the recording studio today for the fifth session of their forthcoming album, which would eventually be titled Help!, laying the groundwork for a new composition by John Lennon, “You’re Going to Lose That Girl.” Continue reading The Beatles record basic version of ‘You’re Going To Lose That Girl’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 19 1965)

The Beatles record ‘If You’ve Got Trouble’ and ‘Tell Me What You See’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 18 1965)


Video: 'If You've Got Trouble (Anthology 2 Version)'

(Thursday, February 18, 1965, 6:30-10:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles today continued production of their fifth album Help! at EMI Studio 2 in London, tracking “If You’ve Got Trouble” (which would not be released until 1996) and “Tell Me What You See” this evening. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘If You’ve Got Trouble’ and ‘Tell Me What You See’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 18 1965)

The Beatles record ‘You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 18 1965)


Video: 'You've Got To Hide Your Love Away (Take 5 / Anthology 2 Version)'

(Thursday, February 18, 1965, 3:30-5:15 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles today continued production of their fifth studio album Help! and second feature film of the same title at EMI Studio 2 in London, completing “You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away” this afternoon. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 18 1965)

The Beatles record ‘You Like Me Too Much’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 17 1965)


Video: 'You Like Me Too Much - The Beatles (In Mono)'

(Wednesday, February 17, 1965, 7:00-11:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles continued production of their fifth album Help! at EMI Studio 2 in London, tracking “You Like Me Too Much” this evening. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘You Like Me Too Much’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 17 1965)

The Beatles record ‘The Night Before’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Feb 17 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles : The Night Before (Mono)'

(Wednesday, February 17, 1965, 2:00-7:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles today continued production of their fifth studio album Help! and second feature film of the same title at EMI Studio 2 in London, completing “The Night Before” this afternoon/evening. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘The Night Before’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Feb 17 1965)

The Beatles record ‘Yes It Is’ at EMI Studio 2 in London 60 years ago this hour (Feb 16 1965)


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(Tuesday, February 16, 1965, 5:00-10:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles today continued production of their fifth studio album Help! at EMI Studio 2 in London, tracking “Yes It Is” this afternoon. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Yes It Is’ at EMI Studio 2 in London 60 years ago this hour (Feb 16 1965)

The Beatles complete ‘I Need You’ and ‘Another Girl’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 16 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - I need you (production acetate, mono)'

(Tuesday, February 16, 1965, 2:30-5:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles today continued production of their fifth album Help! and second feature film of the same title at EMI Studio 2 in London, completing “I Need You” and “Another Girl” this afternoon. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘I Need You’ and ‘Another Girl’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 16 1965)

Canada unfurls new flag symbolizing nation’s unity 60 years ago this hour (Feb 15 1965)


Video: 'O Canada- February 15, 1965, the Maple Leaf flys for the first time'

(Monday, February 15, 1965, noon, EST) — Canada’s new maple-leaf flag, which replaced the “Red Ensign” design, was unfurled today in ceremonies in Ottawa. Continue reading Canada unfurls new flag symbolizing nation’s unity 60 years ago this hour (Feb 15 1965)

‘Eight Days a Week’/’I Don’t Want to Spoil the Party’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 15 1965)


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(Monday, February 15, 1965) — The single ““Eight Days a Week“/”I Don’t Want to Spoil the Party” by The Beatles was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘Eight Days a Week’/’I Don’t Want to Spoil the Party’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 15 1965)