Category Archives: 1960s

The Beatles arrive at Rongotai Airport, Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)


Video: 'BEATLES AT THE STADIUM 1964 VOL.14' (Wellington arrival at 4:13-6:18)

(Sunday, June 21, 1964) — 7,000 fans welcomed The Beatles to New Zealand today as they arrived at Rongotai Airport, Wellington, New Zealand, from Sydney, Australia. Continue reading The Beatles arrive at Rongotai Airport, Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)

The Beatles interviewed on flight from Sydney to Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)


Video: 'Interview with DJ Bob Rogers and DJ Mike Walsh - Australia, June 1964 - The Beatles: The Interviews' (June 21, 1964, at 1:49)

(Sunday, June 21, 1964, morning local time) — The Beatles were interviewed today on a morning flight from Sydney, Australia, to Wellington, New Zealand by Bob Rogers for radio station 2SM in Sydney. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed on flight from Sydney to Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)

U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy badly injured in plane crash in Southampton, Massachusetts 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 1964)


Video: 'EDWARD KENNEDY CRASH - NO SOUND'

(Friday, June 19, 1964, shortly after 11:00 p.m. EDT) — U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy, the 32-year-old younger brothers of the late President John F. Kennedy — assassinated just seven months ago — and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, was badly injured tonight when the private Aero Commander 680 airplane he was flying in crashed into an apple orchard in the western Massachusetts town of Southampton on the final approach to the Barnes Municipal Airport in Westfield. Continue reading U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy badly injured in plane crash in Southampton, Massachusetts 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 1964)

The Beatles release ‘Long Tall Sally’ EP in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 1964)


Video: 'Long Tall Sally (Remastered 2009)'

(Friday, June 19, 1964) — The Beatles today released Long Tall Sally, the band’s fifth official extended play release, and the first British EP that included songs not previously released on an album or single in the United Kingdom. Continue reading The Beatles release ‘Long Tall Sally’ EP in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 1964)

The Beatles perform at Sydney Stadium in Australia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - Live in Sydney, Australia (June 18, 1964) [Synced]'

(Thursday, June 18, 1964, shows scheduled for 6:00 and 8:45 p.m. AEST) — The Beatles, including Paul McCartney who turned 22 today, were filmed tonight performing at Sydney Stadium in Australia. Continue reading The Beatles perform at Sydney Stadium in Australia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1964)

The Beatles wave to fans from hotel balcony in Sydney, Australia 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1964)


Video: 'Beatles Anthology Part 3. '64 February to '64 July' (Sydney hotel at 1:01:23-1:01:38)

(Thursday, June 18, 1964) — The Beatles ventured onto the balcony of their top-floor suite at the Sheraton Hotel in Sydney, Australia, today to wave to fans. Continue reading The Beatles wave to fans from hotel balcony in Sydney, Australia 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1964)

Beatles Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr interviewed Sheraton Hotel in Sydney, Australia 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1964)


Video: 'Interview with DJ Bob Rogers and DJ Mike Walsh - Australia, June 1964 - The Beatles: The Interviews' (June 18, 1964, at 0:00-1:49)

(Thursday, June 18, 1964, afternoon Australian Eastern Standard Time) — Paul McCartney, celebrating his 22nd birthday, and Ringo Starr of The Beatles were interviewed today at Sheraton Motel Hotel in Sydney, Australia by Bob Rogers and Mike Walsh for broadcast on radio station 2SM. Continue reading Beatles Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr interviewed Sheraton Hotel in Sydney, Australia 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1964)

The Beatles arrive at Mascot International Airport in Sydney, Australia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1964)


Video: 'BEATLES AT THE STADIUM 1964 VOL.14' (June, 18, 1964, at :15-:39)

(Thursday, June 18, 1964, 11:40 a.m. AEST) — The Beatles arrived at Mascot International Airport in Sydney, Australia, this morning on a flight from Melbourne, greeted by 1,200 fans. Continue reading The Beatles arrive at Mascot International Airport in Sydney, Australia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1964)

The Beatles final show at Festival Hall in Melbourne, Australia videotaped 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - Live in Australia 1964 [Full Concert HD Remaster]'

(Wednesday, June 17, 1964, The Beatles appeared after multiple opening acts, which were scheduled to begin at 8:45 p.m. AEST) — The Beatles performed their sixth and final show in three days tonight at Festival Hall in Melbourne, Australia, videotaped by TCN Channel 9 before a crowd of 7,500 for airing July 1, 1964. Continue reading The Beatles final show at Festival Hall in Melbourne, Australia videotaped 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1964)