Category Archives: 1960s

‘Four by the Beatles’ EP by The Beatles peaks at #92 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1964)


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(Saturday, June 27, 1964)Four by the Beatles, an extended play (EP) featuring four previously released songs by The Beatles, peaked at #92 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Four by the Beatles’ EP by The Beatles peaks at #92 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1964)

German version of ‘She Loves You’ by The Beatles debuts, peaks at #97 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1964)

(Saturday, June 27, 1964) — “Sie Liebt Dich (She Loves You)” by The Beatles debuted and peaked at #97 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week, the group’s 19th appearance on the chart since Jan. 18, 1964. Continue reading German version of ‘She Loves You’ by The Beatles debuts, peaks at #97 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1964)

The Beatles release ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ soundtrack album in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (June 26 1964)


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(Friday, June 26, 1964)A Hard Day’s Night, the soundtrack for The Beatles’ debut film, was released today in the United States by United Artists Records, whose parent company owned the rights to the film. Continue reading The Beatles release ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ soundtrack album in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (June 26 1964)

The Beatles interviewed by Bob Rogers at New City Hotel in Dunedin, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1964)


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(Friday, June 26, 1964, evening) — The Beatles were interviewed this evening by Sydney DJ Bob Rogers of 2SM radio in their room at New City Hotel in Dunedin, New Zealand. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed by Bob Rogers at New City Hotel in Dunedin, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1964)

The Beatles appear at Auckland Town Hall 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1964)


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(Thursday, June 25, 1964) — The Beatles were hosted today by Mayor Dove-Myer Robinson at Aukland Town Hall in New Zealand. Continue reading The Beatles appear at Auckland Town Hall 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1964)

The Beatles interviewed by Bob Rogers at Royal International Hotel in Auckland, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1964)


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(Thursday, June 25, 1964) — John, Paul and Ringo of The Beatles were interviewed today by Sydney DJ Bob Rogers of 2SM after the group’s press conference at the Royal International Hotel in Auckland, New Zealand. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed by Bob Rogers at Royal International Hotel in Auckland, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1964)

The Beatles interviewed by Bob Rogers at Hotel St. George in Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1964)


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(Tuesday, June 23, 1964, afternoon New Zealand Standard Time) — John, Paul and Ringo of The Beatles were interviewed this afternoon by Sydney DJ Bob Rogers of 2SM radio in their room at Hotel St. George in Wellington, New Zealand. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed by Bob Rogers at Hotel St. George in Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1964)

Three civil rights workers murdered near Philadelphia, Mississippi 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)


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(Sunday, June 21, 1964, victims released from jail and drove off in the direction of Meridian in a blue station wagon at approximately 10:30 p.m. CDT; during the Civil rights movement) — Three civil rights activists — Michael Schwerner, 24, and Andrew Goodman, 20, both Jewish New Yorkers, and James Chaney, 21, a Black local resident — were murdered tonight near Philadelphia, Mississippi, after being released from the Neshoba County jail. Continue reading Three civil rights workers murdered near Philadelphia, Mississippi 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)

The Beatles interviewed by Doreen Kelso at Hotel St. George in Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)


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(Sunday, June 21, 1964) — After a press conference, reporter Doreen Kelso taped interviews with three of The Beatles (Lennon, Harrison and Starr) today at Hotel St. George in Wellington. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed by Doreen Kelso at Hotel St. George in Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)

The Beatles interviewed at Hotel St. George in Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)


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(Sunday, June 21, 1964) — Upon the Beatles’ arrival at Wellington’s Hotel St. George, the group was recorded clowning around with a reporter. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed at Hotel St. George in Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)