(Saturday, July 9, 1966) — “Rain” by The Beatles peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Rain’ by The Beatles peaks at #23 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1966)
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‘Hey Joe’ by The Leaves peaks at #31 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1966)
(Saturday, July 9, 1966) — “Hey Joe” by The Leaves peaked at #31 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hey Joe’ by The Leaves peaks at #31 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1966)
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‘Yesterday and Today’ studio album by The Beatles debuts at #120 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1966)
Video: 'The BEATLES - Yesterday And Today - U.S. butcher stereo version'
(Saturday, July 9, 1966) — Yesterday and Today by The Beatles debuted at #120 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart. It was the group’s 17th appearance on the chart since Feb. 1, 1964. Continue reading ‘Yesterday and Today’ studio album by The Beatles debuts at #120 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1966)
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‘Nowhere Man’ EP by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 8 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles : Nowhere Man E.P. (Mono)'
(Friday, July 8, 1966) — Nowhere Man, an extended play (EP) by The Beatles, was released today in Britain only, featuring four songs from the British version of the album Rubber Soul: “Nowhere Man,” “Drive My Car,” “Michelle” and “You Won’t See Me.” Continue reading ‘Nowhere Man’ EP by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 8 1966)
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The Beatles return to London, slam treatment while in Manila 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 8 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles - London Airport Interview 1966' (6 clips)
(Friday, July 8, 1966, 6:00 a.m. BST) — After a few days of rest on their first trip to India, The Beatles arrived this morning at London Airport, eager to complain about the abusive treatment they had received in Manila earlier in the week, with John Lennon declaring: “We’ll just never go to any nuthouses again.”
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The Monkees record early versions of three songs 60 years ago this hour (Jul 7 1966)
Video: 'THE MONKEES "GONNA BUY ME A DOG" BACKING TRACK HAL BLAINE' (version one - backing track take five)
(Tuesday, July 7, 1966, 8:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m. PDT) — The made-for-TV band (with member Michael Nesmith producing), The Monkees recorded an early versions of “Gonna Buy Me a Dog,” “So Goes Love,” and “Papa Gene’s Blues” tonight at Western Recorders Studio 2 in Hollywood. Continue reading The Monkees record early versions of three songs 60 years ago this hour (Jul 7 1966)
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The Beatles greeted by screaming fans on first visit to India after Manila ordeal 60 years ago this hour (Jul 6 1966)
Video: '"Beatles" pop singing group arrive in Delhi to warm welcome'
(Wednesday, July 6, 1966, approximately 12:30 a.m. India Standard Time) — Hoping to escape the turmoil of their controversial departure from the Philippines, the members of The Beatles arrived in India early today expecting a quiet stopover before returning to London. Continue reading The Beatles greeted by screaming fans on first visit to India after Manila ordeal 60 years ago this hour (Jul 6 1966)
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The Beatles jostled by angry Filipinos as they depart Manila 60 years ago this hour (Jul 5 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles’ Most Dangerous Tour Stop'
(Tuesday, July 5, 1966, 4:45 p.m. PHST) — The Beatles finally took off from Manila for New Delhi this afternoon after they had found themselves not only ostracized, but threatened with physical violence from all sides as they made their way to the airport and onto a plane. Continue reading The Beatles jostled by angry Filipinos as they depart Manila 60 years ago this hour (Jul 5 1966)
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President Lyndon B. Johnson signs Freedom of Information Act 60 years ago today (July 4 1966)
Video: 'Bill Moyers Essay: The Freedom of Information Act'
(Independence Day, Monday, July 4 1966) — President Lyndon B. Johnson today signed the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), a federal freedom of information law that allows for the full or partial disclosure of previously unreleased information and documents controlled by the United States government, which went into effect the following year. Continue reading President Lyndon B. Johnson signs Freedom of Information Act 60 years ago today (July 4 1966)
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The Beatles perform first of two shows at Manila’s Rizal Memorial Football Stadium 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 4 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles Live in Manila July 4 1966'
(Monday, July 4, 1966, 4:00 p.m. Philippine Standard Time) — The Beatles performed the first of two shows at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium in Manila, Philippines this afternoon on the fifth and last stop of the band’s tour of Germany, Japan and the Philippines. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two shows at Manila’s Rizal Memorial Football Stadium 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 4 1966)
