Category Archives: 1960s

Gemini 3 astronauts launched into space 60 years ago this hour (Mar 23 1965)


Video: 'Launch of Gemini 3 (Molly Brown)'

(Tuesday, March 23, 1965, 14:24:00 UTC) — America’s first two-person space mission began today as Gemini 3 blasted off from Cape Canaveral with astronauts Virgil I. Grissom and John W. Young aboard for a nearly 5-hour flight. Continue reading Gemini 3 astronauts launched into space 60 years ago this hour (Mar 23 1965)

‘The Early Beatles’ studio album released in USA on Capitol Records 60 years ago today (Mar 22 1965)


Video: 'The Early Beatles (Capitol - 1965)' (11 tracks)

(Monday, March 22, 1965)The Early Beatles, the Beatles’ sixth release on Capitol Records and their eighth album for the American market, was released today. Continue reading ‘The Early Beatles’ studio album released in USA on Capitol Records 60 years ago today (Mar 22 1965)

Freedom march begins at Selma, troops on guard 60 years ago this hour (Mar 21 1965)


Video: 'Eyes On The Prize - (Part 6) Bridge to Freedom 1965' (Mar. 21, 1965, at 45:46)

(Sunday, March 21, 1965, 12:48 p.m. CST; during the Civil rights movement) — Protected by federal and federalized troops, civil rights demonstrators led by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. began their successful march out of Selma today. Continue reading Freedom march begins at Selma, troops on guard 60 years ago this hour (Mar 21 1965)

‘Ferry Cross the Mersey’ by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 20 1965)

(Saturday, March 20, 1965) — “Ferry Cross the Mersey” by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaked today at #6 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Ferry Cross the Mersey’ by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 20 1965)

The Beatles complete scenes in Austria for ‘Help!’ feature film 60 years ago today (Mar 20 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Ticket To Ride | Help! (1965)'

(Saturday, March 20, 1965) — For the final day of filming Help! in Austria, The Beatles and their doubles appeared in scenes on the ski slopes. Continue reading The Beatles complete scenes in Austria for ‘Help!’ feature film 60 years ago today (Mar 20 1965)

The Beatles film scenes for ‘Help!’ in Austria 60 years ago today (Mar 19 1965)


Video: '2007 The Making of HELP Part 4/6' (Mar. 14-20, 1965, at 3:30)

(Friday, March 19, 1965) — The penultimate day of filming in Austria for The Beatles’ second feature film, Help!, took place today around the ski slopes of Obertauern. Continue reading The Beatles film scenes for ‘Help!’ in Austria 60 years ago today (Mar 19 1965)

The Beatles film marching band scenes for ‘Help!’ feature film in Austria 60 years ago today (Mar 18 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - The Filming Of Help: Home Movies in Colour - GREAT CLIPS' (Mar. 17-20, 1965, at 21:09)

(Thursday, March 18, 1965) — The Beatles filmed scenes for Help! today at three locations in Obertauern, Austria, on this day: at an Olympic ski jump, on the ski slopes, and in an après-ski cellar.