Category Archives: 1960s

John Lennon, Paul McCartney attend Cilla Black recording session in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - It's For You [Paul McCartney piano demo]'

(Thursday, July 2, 1964, evening BST) — Just hours after returning to London from a tour of Australia and New Zealand, John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles attended a studio session this evening at EMI Studio 1 in London for Cilla Black, who was recording their song “It’s For You.” Continue reading John Lennon, Paul McCartney attend Cilla Black recording session in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1964)

The Beatles return to London following Oceania leg of world tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1964)


Video: 'BEATLES AT THE STADIUM 1964 VOL.14' (July 2, 1964, at 8:52)

(Thursday, July 2, 1964, 11:10 a.m. British Summer Time; during The Beatles’ 1964 world tour) — The Beatles arrived at London Airport this morning following their flight back from Sydney, Australia (with refueling stops in Singapore and Frankfurt) following the Oceania leg of their 1964 world tour. Continue reading The Beatles return to London following Oceania leg of world tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1964)

The Beatles arrive in Frankfurt for refueling stop between Singapore and London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles 1964 Frankfurt Germany'

(Thursday, July 2, 1964, morning Central European Time; during the Oceania leg of The Beatles’ 1964 world tour) — The Beatles flew into Frankfurt, Germany, today for a refueling stop between Singapore and London on their way home from Brisbane and Sydney, Australia. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in Frankfurt for refueling stop between Singapore and London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1964)

The Beatles interviewed at Sydney’s Mascot Airport before heading back to London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 1 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles interview 1 july 1964'

(Wednesday, July 1, 1964, between their 9:35 a.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time arrival in Sydney and their noon departure for Singapore; during the Oceania leg of The Beatles’ 1964 world tour) — One day after what would be their last-ever performance in Australia, The Beatles submitted to one last round of interviews this morning with the press at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport as they prepared to board a flight to London (with refueling stops in Singapore and Frankfurt). Continue reading The Beatles interviewed at Sydney’s Mascot Airport before heading back to London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 1 1964)

Paul McCartney, George Harrison of The Beatles interviewed for 4BK Radio in Brisbane 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1964)


Video: 'Interviews in Brisbane, Australia 1964 (Original)'

(Monday, June 29, 1964, morning) — Paul McCartney and George Harrison of The Beatles were interviewed this morning by 4BK Radio DJ Tony Macarthur at Lennons Hotel in Brisbane, Australia. Continue reading Paul McCartney, George Harrison of The Beatles interviewed for 4BK Radio in Brisbane 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1964)

The Beatles hold a press conference in Brisbane 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1964)


Video: '83 Dunedin (26-29 June 1964)' (June 29, 1964, at 21:04-21:49)

(Monday, June 29, 1964, morning) — The Beatles held a press conference this morning at Lennons Hotel in Brisbane, Australia. Continue reading The Beatles hold a press conference in Brisbane 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1964)

The Beatles arrive at Eagle Farm Airport in Brisbane, Australia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Arrive Back In Australia (1964)'

(Monday, June 29, 1964, 12:30 a.m. AEST) — The Beatles arrived at Eagle Farm Airport, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, this morning for the final stop of a month-long tour. Continue reading The Beatles arrive at Eagle Farm Airport in Brisbane, Australia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1964)

The Beatles filmed during layover in Sydney 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1964)


Video: 'Beatles Anthology Part 3. '64 February to '64 July' (June 28, 1964, at 1:04:47-1:04:57)

(Sunday, June 28, 1964, evening Australian Eastern Standard Time) — The Beatles were filmed this evening during a brief layover in Sydney, Australia, before boarding a flight to Brisbane. Continue reading The Beatles filmed during layover in Sydney 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1964)

The Beatles interviewed on flight from Auckland to Sydney 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1964)


Video: '83 Dunedin (26-29 June 1964)' (in-flight interview at 16:13-21:04)

(Sunday, June 28, 1964) — The Beatles were interviewed this evening by a journalist named Ted on their flight from Auckland, New Zealand, to Sydney, Australia. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed on flight from Auckland to Sydney 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1964)

‘A World Without Love’ by Peter and Gordon peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1964)

(Saturday, June 27, 1964) — “A World Without Love” by Peter and Gordon (written by The Beatles’ Lennon-McCartney songwriting team) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘A World Without Love’ by Peter and Gordon peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1964)