Category Archives: 1960s

The Beatles release fourth British studio album ‘Beatles for Sale’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 4 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: '04-The Beatles - beatles for sale (full album)' (14 clips)

(Friday, December 4, 1964) — Beatles for Sale, the fourth studio album by British rock group the Beatles, was released today in the UK. Continue reading The Beatles release fourth British studio album ‘Beatles for Sale’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 4 1964) →

Beatles drummer Ringo Starr admitted to University College Hospital in London for tonsillectomy 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'Ringo Starr's tonsils (1964)' (Dec. 1, 1964, at 0:00-1:58)

(Tuesday, December 1, 1964) — Beatles drummer Ringo Starr entered University College Hospital in London today, where he will spend the next 10 days recuperating after a scheduled tonsillectomy. Continue reading Beatles drummer Ringo Starr admitted to University College Hospital in London for tonsillectomy 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1964) →

John Lennon tapes studio sequences for ‘Not Only… But Also’ premiere 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'John Lennon on "Not Only...But Also"' (Nov. 29, 1964, at 3:15)

(Sunday, November 29, 1964, 8:30 p.m. GMT) — The studio sequences for the Jan. 9, 1965, premiere of the BBC2’s series Not Only… But Also, featuring John Lennon of The Beatles, were videotaped this evening at Studio 1, Television Centre in London (the filmed piece was shot Nov. 20, 1964). Continue reading John Lennon tapes studio sequences for ‘Not Only… But Also’ premiere 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 1964) →

Mariner 4 on course for Mars; to send TV pictures next July 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1964)

1960s, space exploration


Video: 'MARINER 4 Launch (1964/11/28) Atlas LV-3 Agena-D, Cape Canaveral LC-12'

(Saturday, November 28, 1964, 9:22:01 a.m. EST) — The United States successfully launched the Mariner 4 space probe from Cape Kennedy today, setting it on a course toward Mars just three weeks after the failed attempt with Mariner 3. Continue reading Mariner 4 on course for Mars; to send TV pictures next July 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1964) →

The Beatles record performances for ‘Saturday Club’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 25 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'Rock and Roll Music (Live At The BBC For "Saturday Club" / 26th December, 1964)'

(Wednesday, November 25, 1964, 7:00-10:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles performed tonight for the BBC radio’s Saturday Club series at Studio 2, Aeolian Hall in London, for airing on Boxing Day, Dec. 26, 1964, at 10:00 a.m. Continue reading The Beatles record performances for ‘Saturday Club’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 25 1964) →

‘The Beatles’ Story’ documentary album released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1964)

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Video: 'The Beatles Story'

(Monday, November 23, 1964) — The Beatles’ Story by The Beatles, a documentary double album featuring interviews, press conferences, and song snippets with voice-overs documenting the band’s history, was released in the U.S. today. Continue reading ‘The Beatles’ Story’ documentary album released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1964) →