Category Archives: 1960s

‘A Hard Day’s Night’ soundtrack album by The Beatles debuts at #12 in USA 60 years ago today (July 18 1964)

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Video: 'The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night (Original Motion Picture Sound' (12 videos)

(Saturday, July 18, 1964) — A Hard Day’s Night, the soundtrack LP to The Beatles’ first film, debuted today at #12 on Billboard‘s 200 albums chart. Continue reading ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ soundtrack album by The Beatles debuts at #12 in USA 60 years ago today (July 18 1964) →

‘Mexican Shuffle’ by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass peaks at #85 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 18 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, July 18, 1964) — “Mexican Shuffle” by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass peaked today at #85 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Mexican Shuffle’ by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass peaks at #85 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 18 1964) →

The Beatles record fourth appearance on BBC radio program ‘From Us To You’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 17 1964)

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Video: 'The Beatles - From Us To You (BBC, From Us To You #4 - 3 August 1964)'

(Friday, July 17, 1964, 2:15-6:15 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded a fourth (and it would turn out to be, final) appearance for the BBC Light Programme From Us To You this afternoon at the BBC Paris Studio in London, for airing on Aug. 3, 1964, at 10:00 a.m. Continue reading The Beatles record fourth appearance on BBC radio program ‘From Us To You’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 17 1964) →

Barry Goldwater accepts GOP presidential nomination, declares ‘extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 16 1964)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '1964 Barry Goldwater GOP Convention Acceptance Speech'

(Thursday, July 16, 1964, shortly after 7:00 p.m. PDT) — U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona accepted the presidential nomination tonight at the 1964 Republican National Convention held at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California, declaring that “extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice” and “moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.” Continue reading Barry Goldwater accepts GOP presidential nomination, declares ‘extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 16 1964) →

The Beatles record appearance for debut of BBC radio program ‘Top Gear’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 14 1964)

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Video: 'Long Tall Sally (Live At The BBC For "Top Gear" / 16th July, 1964)'

(Tuesday, July 14, 1964, 7:00-11:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded an appearance for the first edition of the BBC Light Programme Top Gear tonight at Studio S2, Broadcasting House in London, for airing on July 16, 1964, at 10:00 p.m. BST. Continue reading The Beatles record appearance for debut of BBC radio program ‘Top Gear’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 14 1964) →