Video: 'President Johnson's 1965 State of the Union Address, 1/4/1965.'
(Monday, January 4, 1965, 9:00 p.m. EST) — In his second State of the Union address, President Lyndon Johnson tonight outlined a sweeping program for improved education and for moving the nation “toward the Great Society.” Continue reading Johnson outlines ‘Great Society’ plan in State of the Union address 60 years ago this hour (Jan 4 1965)
(Saturday, January 2, 1965) — The Beatles’ Story, a documentary double album featuring interviews, press conferences, and song snippets with voice-overs documenting the band’s history, peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard 200 album chart. It was the group’s sixth of 30 appearances in the top ten of the chart (1964-2006). Continue reading ‘The Beatles’ Story’ documentary album peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 2 1965)
Video: 'Beatles '65 (US) Album' (11 clips)
(Saturday, January 2, 1965) — Beatles ’65, by The Beatles debuted at #98 on Billboard‘s 200 album chart. It was the group’s 11th appearance on the chart since Feb. 1, 1964. Continue reading ‘Beatles ’65’ album by The Beatles debuts at #98 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 2 1965)
(Saturday, December 26, 1964) — “I Feel Fine” by The Beatles peaked today at #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Dec. 26, 1964, January 2, 1965). Continue reading ‘I Feel Fine’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 26 1964)
(Saturday, December 26, 1964) — “She’s a Woman” by The Beatles peaked today at #4 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘She’s a Woman’ by The Beatles peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 26 1964)
(Saturday, December 26, 1964) — “Goin’ Out of My Head” by Little Anthony & the Imperials peaked today at #6 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Goin’ Out of My Head’ by Little Anthony & the Imperials peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 26 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles at Christmas Show, Hammersmith Odeon, Dec 1964'
(Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 1964 6:15 p.m. GMT) — Following the success of “The Beatles’ Christmas Show” in December 1963 and early 1964, manager Brian Epstein decided the group should repeat the trick with “Another Beatles Christmas Show” starting tonight (through Jan. 16, 1965) at the Hammersmith Odeon in London. Continue reading ‘Another Beatles Christmas Show’ opens at Hammersmith Odeon in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 24 1964)
(Saturday, December 19, 1964) — “Come See About Me” by The Supremes peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two non-consecutive weeks (Dec. 19, 1964, Jan. 16, 1965). Continue reading ‘Come See About Me’ by The Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1964)
(Saturday, December 19, 1964) — “Dance, Dance, Dance” by The Beach Boys peaked today at #8 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Dance, Dance, Dance’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1964)
Video: 'Another Beatles Christmas Record (1964)'
(Friday, December 18, 1964) — The Beatles today released “Another Beatles Christmas Record,” a spoken and musical message by the English rock group released on flexi disc to members of their official fan-clubs in the United Kingdom. Continue reading The Beatles issue annual Christmas disc to UK fan club members 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1964)
