Video: 'The Beatles 7 july 1964' (Lime Grove Studios in London at 0:00-0:21)
(Tuesday, July 7, 1964, 2:00-5:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded an appearance for the BBC television show Top Of The Pops today at Lime Grove Studios in London. Continue reading The Beatles mime to three songs for BBC-TV’s ‘Top of the Pops’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles Charm Princess Margaret at Premiere of A Hard Day's Night (1964)'
(Monday, July 6, 1964, 8:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles and a host of important guests, including Princess Margaret and her husband Lord Snowdon, attended the Royal Premiere of the rock band’s first feature film A Hard Day’s Night this evening at the London Pavilion. Continue reading The Beatles attend Royal Premiere of ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ film in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1964)
(Saturday, July 4, 1964) — “I Get Around” by The Beach Boys peaked today at #1 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (July 4/11, 1964). Continue reading ‘I Get Around’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1964)
(Saturday, July 4, 1964) — “My Boy Lollipop” by Millie Small peaked today at #2 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘My Boy Lollipop’ by Millie Small peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1964)
(Saturday, July 4, 1964) — “Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying” by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaked today at #4 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying’ by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1964)
(Saturday, July 4, 1964) — “What’s the Matter with You Baby” by Marvin Gaye and Mary Wells peaked today at #17 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘What’s the Matter with You Baby’ by Marvin Gaye and Mary Wells peaks at #17 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1964)
(Saturday, July 4, 1964) — “Yesterday’s Gone” by Chad & Jeremy peaked today at #21 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Yesterday’s Gone’ by Chad & Jeremy peaks at #21 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1964)
(Saturday, July 4, 1964) — “Don’t Worry Baby” by The Beach Boys peaked today at #24 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Don’t Worry Baby’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #24 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1964)
(Saturday, July 4, 1964) — “All My Loving” by the Hollyridge Strings (and written by John Lennon-Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked today at #93 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘All My Loving’ by Hollyridge Strings peaks at #93 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1964)
Video: 'From the archives: Lyndon B. Johnson signs Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law'
(Thursday, July 2, 1964, 6:45 p.m. EDT; during the Civil rights movement) — U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the strongest civil rights law (known as the Civil Rights Act of 1964) in almost a century tonight, just three hours after Congress approved it amid cheers, and called on Americans to eliminate the last vestiges of injustice in America. Continue reading U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs landmark civil rights bill, urges nation to eliminate injustice 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1964)
