Category Archives: 1960s

The Beatles touch down in Vancouver for first-ever Canadian show 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)


Video: '22 agosto 1964 - 1er Tour en Norteamérica - Empire Stadium - Vancouver - Canadá' (Aug. 22, 1964, arrival at 0:03)

(Saturday, August 22, 1964, approximately 6:00 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles, after one false start, crossed the border this afternoon, flying from Seattle to Vancouver, BC, for their first-ever show in Canada, marking the fifth show of the band’s 25-city, 32-show North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles touch down in Vancouver for first-ever Canadian show 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

‘Where Did Our Love Go’ by The Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

(Saturday, August 22, 1964) — “Where Did Our Love Go” by The Supremes peaked today at #1 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Aug. 22/29, 1964). Continue reading ‘Where Did Our Love Go’ by The Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

‘Something New’ album by The Beatles peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - Something New FULL ALBUM'

(Saturday, August 22, 1964)Something New by The Beatles peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart. Continue reading ‘Something New’ album by The Beatles peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

‘Ain’t She Sweet’ by The Beatles peaks at #19 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

(Saturday, August 22, 1964) — “Ain’t She Sweet” by The Beatles (recorded in June 1961 with Pete Best on drums) peaked at #19 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Ain’t She Sweet’ by The Beatles peaks at #19 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

‘I’ll Keep You Satisfied’ by Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas peaks at #30 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

(Saturday, August 22, 1964) — “I’ll Keep You Satisfied” by Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas (and written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked today at #30 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I’ll Keep You Satisfied’ by Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas peaks at #30 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

The Beatles perform for 14,720 fans at Seattle Center Coliseum during North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 21 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Live At Seattle Coliseum, Seattle (21 August, 1964)'

(Friday, August 21, 1964, 9:30 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles performed tonight in front of 14,720 fans at the Seattle Center Coliseum in Seattle, Washington, the fourth show of the band’s 25-city, 32-show North American Tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform for 14,720 fans at Seattle Center Coliseum during North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 21 1964)

The Beatles discuss fan mail, future plans, and rumors at Seattle press conference 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 21 1964)


Video: 'Beatles - Seattle Press Conference (1964)'

(Friday, August 21, 1964, 9:00 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles held a press conference tonight backstage at the Seattle Coliseum, just before performing the fourth show of their 25-city, 32-show North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles discuss fan mail, future plans, and rumors at Seattle press conference 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 21 1964)

Ringo Starr shares tour insights as The Beatles arrive in Seattle 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 21 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles arrive in Seattle'

(Friday, August 21, 1964, 3:25 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles arrived this afternoon at Seattle-Tacoma Airport, where band member Ringo Starr was interviewed by Larry Kane on the third stop of their 32-show, 25-city North American tour. Continue reading Ringo Starr shares tour insights as The Beatles arrive in Seattle 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 21 1964)