Category Archives: 1960s

The Beatles complete ‘We Can Work It Out’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 29 1965)


Video: '"We Can Work It Out"- The Beatles. Takes 1 and 2.' (Oct. 29, 1965, at 2:05)

(Friday, October 29, 1965, 2:00-4:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles completed recording the A-side of their next single, Paul McCartney and John Lennon’s “We Can Work It Out,” this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, adding more vocals and a second harmonium part (recording began on Oct. 20, 1965). Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘We Can Work It Out’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 29 1965)

Pope Paul VI absolves Jews of collective guilt for crucifixion of Jesus Christ 60 years ago today (Oct 28 1965)


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(Thursday, October 28, 1965) — Pope Paul VI today issued Nostra aetate, the Declaration on the Relation of the Church with Non-Christian Religions which, among other things, absolved Jews of collective guilt for the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

The Beatles hold press conference after collecting MBEs 60 years ago this hour (Oct 26 1965)


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(Tuesday, October 26, 1965, 12:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles held a press conference today in the downstairs bar of the Savile Theatre after receiving their MBE medals (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) from Queen Elizabeth II at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London. Continue reading The Beatles hold press conference after collecting MBEs 60 years ago this hour (Oct 26 1965)

The Beatles collect their MBEs at Buckingham Palace in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 26 1965)


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(Tuesday, October 26, 1965, 10:00 a.m. GMT) — 4,000 fans greeted The Beatles today as they were chauffeured (in John Lennon’s black Rolls Royce) into Buckingham Palace in London to collect their MBEs (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) from Queen Elizabeth II “for a significant achievement or outstanding service to the community.” Continue reading The Beatles collect their MBEs at Buckingham Palace in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 26 1965)

Manuela Vargas Ballet Troupe performs on ‘Ed Sullivan’ 60 years ago this hour (Oct 24 1965)


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(Sunday, October 24, 1965, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Manuela Vargas Ballet Troupe performed on tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS’s Television City in Hollywood.

The Beatles attempt to record ‘I’m Looking Through You’ 60 years ago this hour (Oct 24 1965)


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(Sunday, October 24, 1965, 2:30-11:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles resumed recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, making the first of three attempts at Paul McCartney and John Lennon “I’m Looking Through You.” Continue reading The Beatles attempt to record ‘I’m Looking Through You’ 60 years ago this hour (Oct 24 1965)

‘Liar, Liar’ by The Castaways peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 23 1965)

(Saturday, October 23, 1965) — “Liar, Liar” by The Castaways peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Liar, Liar’ by The Castaways peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 23 1965)

‘Act Naturally’ by The Beatles peaks at #47 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 23 1965)

(Saturday, October 23, 1965) — “Act Naturally” by The Beatles peaked at #47 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Act Naturally’ by The Beatles peaks at #47 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 23 1965)

‘Early Morning Rain’ by Peter, Paul & Mary peaks at #91 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 23 1965)

(Saturday, October 23, 1965) — “Early Morning Rain” by Peter, Paul & Mary peaked at #91 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Early Morning Rain’ by Peter, Paul & Mary peaks at #91 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 23 1965)

‘Baby’s In Black’/’Misery’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Oct 23 1965)


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(Saturday, October 23, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EDT) — The Beatles are supposed to go to Pennsylvania on a trip, however Ringo booked them for Transylvania instead on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.