Video: 'The Beatles in Brighton'
(Sunday, July 12, 1964) — The Beatles were filmed today appearing at the stage door of the Hippodrome Theatre in Brighton, England, at the beginning of the band’s 1964 summer seaside resort tour, part of the European leg of their world tour. Continue reading The Beatles filmed standing at stage door in Brighton 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1964)
(Saturday, July 11, 1964) — “Memphis, Tennessee” by Johnny Rivers peaked today at #2 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Memphis, Tennessee’ by Johnny Rivers peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1964)
(Saturday, July 11, 1964) — “No Particular Place to Go” by Chuck Berry peaked today at #10 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘No Particular Place to Go by Chuck Berry peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1964)
(Saturday, July 11, 1964) — “Don’t Throw Your Love Away” by The Searchers peaked today at #16 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Don’t Throw Your Love Away’ by The Searchers peaks at #16 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles - Top Gear Spot'
(Saturday, July 11, 1964, morning BST) — Back in London from last night’s northern premiere of A Hard Day’s Night in their hometown of Liverpool, three of the four Beatles (John Lennon was absent) recorded an audio promotion today for BBC’s brand-new pop radio program Top Gear. Continue reading The Beatles record promos for radio appearance, film in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles at Liverpool Town Hall 10th July 1964: A Hard Day's Night Premiere' (July 10, 1964, Liverpool reception at 3:39)
(Friday, July 10, 1964, 6:55 p.m. BST) — The Beatles were driven to Liverpool Town Hall this evening in a police cavalcade, with an estimated 200,000 people – roughly a quarter of the city’s population – lining the route. Continue reading 200,000 welcome The Beatles back to Liverpool for northern premiere of hometown band’s debut feature film ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964)
Video: The Beatles at Liverpool Town Hall 10th July 1964: A Hard Day's Night Premiere' (July 10, 1964, airport at 0:00-3:38)
(Friday, July 10, 1964, 5:25 p.m. BST) — Four days after the world premiere of A Hard Day’s Night in London, The Beatles arrived in their hometown of Liverpool, England, this afternoon for the film’s first northern England screening. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in hometown of Liverpool for northern premiere of band’s debut feature film ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles: A Hard Day's Night - 1964 (Full Album. 2009 Stereo Remaster)'
(Friday, July 10, 1964) — A Hard Day’s Night the third studio album by British rock group the Beatles, was released today with side one containing songs from the soundtrack to their film A Hard Day’s Night. Continue reading The Beatles release third British studio album ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964)
Video: 'A Hard Day's Night (2023 Mix)'
(Friday, July 10, 1964) — “A Hard Day’s Night and “Things We Said Today” by The Beatles was released today in the UK as a single. Continue reading ‘A Hard Day’s Night’/’Things We Said’ single by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles Interview - July 07, 1964 (Improved Audio)'
(Tuesday, July 7, 1964, 5:30-6:00 p.m. BST) — After recording an appearance on the BBC television show Top Of The Pops at Lime Grove Studios in London was complete, The Beatles were driven to Television House, the central London studio run by the Rediffusion company, where they recorded an interview today for Scene At 6.30, which was shown at 6:30 p.m. BST. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed for Granada TV’s ‘Scene at 6:30’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1964)
