Category Archives: 1960s

20,000 greet ‘five’ Beatles at Melbourne, Australia hotel 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 14 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles 14 june 1964'

(Sunday, June 14, 1964, 4:00 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time) — The Beatles, reunited with drummer Ringo Starr, plus Starr’s temporary replacement of 12 days (due to Ringo’s illness), Jimmie Nichol, all appeared on the balcony this afternoon at Southern Cross Hotel to greet 20,000 fans in Melbourne. Continue reading 20,000 greet ‘five’ Beatles at Melbourne, Australia hotel 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 14 1964)

Ringo Starr, other Beatles arrive separately in Melbourne for reunion 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 14 1964)


Video: 'Ringo Arrives in Sydney (1964)' (the video is actually Starr's arrival in Melbourne)

(Sunday, June 14, 1964, afternoon Australian Eastern Standard Time) — Ringo Starr arrived at Essendon Airport in Melbourne, Australia, this afternoon to join his band, The Beatles (they arrived in Melbourne a few hours later, greeted by a crowd of 5,000.), on their world tour after suffering from an illness. Continue reading Ringo Starr, other Beatles arrive separately in Melbourne for reunion 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 14 1964)

Ringo Starr arrives in Sydney to rejoin The Beatles following illness 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 14 1964)


Video: 'Ringo Starr on his way to join the Beatles in Australia June 1964, interviews and great footage' (Starr arrives in Sydney at 6:10-11:00)

(Sunday, June 14, 1964, 7:00 a.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time) — The Beatles’ drummer Ringo Starr arrived in Sydney, Australia, this morning, following recovery from illness and a long flight from London Airport via San Francisco and Honolulu and Fiji. Continue reading Ringo Starr arrives in Sydney to rejoin The Beatles following illness 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 14 1964)

‘Love Me with All Your Heart’ by The Ray Charles Singers peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1964)

(Saturday, June 13, 1964)Love Me with All Your Heart” by The Ray Charles Singers peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Love Me with All Your Heart’ by The Ray Charles Singers peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1964)

‘Little Children’ by Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1964)

(Saturday, June 13, 1964) — “Little Children” by Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas peaked today at #7 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Little Children’ by Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1964)

‘Four by the Beatles’ EP by The Beatles debuts at #97 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1964)


Video: 'Roll Over Beethoven (2023 Mix)'

(Saturday, June 13, 1964)Four by the Beatles, an extended play (EP) featuring four previously released songs by The Beatles, debuted today at #97 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart, the group’s 18th appearance on the chart since Jan. 18, 1964. Continue reading ‘Four by the Beatles’ EP by The Beatles debuts at #97 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1964)