Category Archives: 1960s

Moscow–Washington hotline to cut risk of accidental nuclear war becomes operational 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1963)

1960s, Cold War


Video: 'Hot Line Installed From Washington To Russia (1963)'

(Friday, August 30, 1963; during the Cold War) — The Moscow–Washington hotline, created in the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis to reduce the risk of accidental nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union, began operations today as the U.S. Department of Defense made a one-sentence announcement to the world press: “The direct communication link between Washington and Moscow is now operational.” Continue reading Moscow–Washington hotline to cut risk of accidental nuclear war becomes operational 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1963) →

The Beatles wrap up filming for BBC documentary ‘The Mersey Sound’ in Liverpool 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1963)

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


Video: 'The Beatles Mersey Sound 1963' (Aug. 30, 1963, at 22:03-22:29/28:12-28:30)

(Friday, August 30, 1963) — On the fourth and final day in which The Beatles were filmed by BBC producer Don Haworth for the documentary The Mersey Sound, Ringo Starr was captured today leaving his family home outside 10 Admiral Grove, Liverpool 8, through the front door, being crowded by a horde of local children, and escaping in George Harrison’s open-top sports car. Continue reading The Beatles wrap up filming for BBC documentary ‘The Mersey Sound’ in Liverpool 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1963) →

The Beatles filmed for BBC documentary ‘The Mersey Sound’ in Liverpool 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1963)

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


Video: 'The Mersey Sound - Full Documentary - Featuring The Beatles - 9 October 1963' (Aug. 29, 1963, at 22:33-22:39/22:44-22:54)

(Thursday, August 29, 1963) — For the third of four days of filming for Don Haworth’s BBC documentary The Mersey Sound, The Beatles were filmed today in their home city Liverpool. Continue reading The Beatles filmed for BBC documentary ‘The Mersey Sound’ in Liverpool 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1963) →

U.S. President John F. Kennedy meets with civil rights leaders following March on Washington 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1963)

1960s, African-American Civil Rights, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'August 28, 1963 - President John F. Kennedy meets with the leaders of the March On Washington'

(Wednesday, August 28, 1963, 5:00-6:12 p.m. EDT; during the civil rights movement) — Following the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, highlighted by the “I Have A Dream” speech delivered by American civil rights activist and Baptist minister Martin Luther King Jr., 10 leaders of the event walked over to the White House today for a 72-minute meeting with President John F. Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson in the Oval Office. Continue reading U.S. President John F. Kennedy meets with civil rights leaders following March on Washington 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1963) →

Martin Luther King Jr. delivers ‘I Have a Dream’ speech during March on Washington 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1963)

1960s, African-American Civil Rights


Video: 'Martin Luther King | I Have A Dream Speech | August 28, 1963, Full Speech'

(Wednesday, August 28, 1963, approximately 3:00 p.m. EDT; during the civil rights movement) — American civil rights activist and Baptist minister Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have A Dream” speech today from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Continue reading Martin Luther King Jr. delivers ‘I Have a Dream’ speech during March on Washington 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1963) →

The Beatles are interviewed for BBC documentary ‘The Mersey Sound’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1963)

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


Video: 'The Mersey Sound - Full Documentary - Featuring The Beatles - 9 October 1963' (Aug. 28, 1963, at 15:00-15:20/17:54-22:03/22:39-22:44/22:54-23:29/26:59-28:12)

(Wednesday, August 28, 1963) — The Beatles were filmed today for a second day for the BBC documentary The Mersey Sound in a dressing room at the BBC’s Dickenson Road studio in Manchester, England. Continue reading The Beatles are interviewed for BBC documentary ‘The Mersey Sound’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1963) →

The Beatles perform for BBC documentary ‘The Mersey Sound’ in Southport, England 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1963)

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


Video: 'The Beatles - Twist And Shout - The Mersey Sound (Best Available Quality)'

(Tuesday, August 27, 1963, filming began at 9:30 a.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles were filmed today performing for The Mersey Sound, a TV special that focused on the current uprising of musical talent coming out of Liverpool, England. Continue reading The Beatles perform for BBC documentary ‘The Mersey Sound’ in Southport, England 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1963) →

The Beatles filmed at ABC Theatre in Blackpool, England 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 25 1963)

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


Video: 'The Beatles Live At ABC Theatre, Blackpool, England + Backstage - Color Home Movie - 25 August 1963'

(Sunday, August 25, 1963) — The Beatles were filmed both backstage and on stage today at the ABC Theatre in Blackpool, England. Continue reading The Beatles filmed at ABC Theatre in Blackpool, England 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 25 1963) →

‘Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh’ by Allan Sherman peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1963)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, August 24, 1963) — “Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh” by Allan Sherman peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh’ by Allan Sherman peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1963) →

‘Candy Girl’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1963)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, August 24, 1963) — “Candy Girl” by The Four Seasons peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Candy Girl’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1963) →