Video: 'Matchbox (Remastered 2009)'

(Monday, June 1, 1964, 2:30-7:15 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded “Matchbox” and “I’ll Cry Instead” for their next studio album A Hard Day’s Night, during the first of two recording sessions today at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Matchbox,’ ‘I’ll Cry Instead’ at EMI Studios in London 60 years this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 1 1964) →

Video: 'The Beatles Press Conference At The Prince of Wales Theatre, London - 31 May 1964'

(Sunday, May 31, 1964) — Prior to tonight’s concert at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London, The Beatles held a press conference today and clowned around behind the theater bar for the benefit of cameras. Continue reading The Beatles hold press conference at Prince of Wales Theatre in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 31 1964) →

Video: 'The Beatles At NEMS Offices - Press Gathering - Home Movie - 30 May 1964' (audio includes WBZ-AM Boston interview conducted on this day)

(Saturday, May 30, 1964) — The Beatles held a press conference today at the NEMS Enterprises Ltd offices at Sutherland House, 5-6 Argyll Street, London, their first public appearance as a foursome since leaving for a rare, lengthy holiday on May 2, 1964. Continue reading The Beatles hold press conference in London following extended holiday 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1964) →

(Saturday, May 30, 1964) — “Love Me Do” by The Beatles peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Love Me Do’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1964) →

Video: 'From a Window'

(Friday, May 29, 1964) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles attended a recording session today at EMI Studios in London for “From a Window” as performed by Billy J. Kramer with The Dakotas and written primarily by Paul (officially attributed to fellow Beatle John Lennon and McCartney). Continue reading Paul McCartney attends Billy J. Kramer recording session for ‘From a Window’ in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1964) →

Video: 'Ain't She Sweet'

(Friday, May 29, 1964) — “Ain’t She Sweet” by The Beatles (recorded June 22, 1961, in West Germany with Pete Best on drums) was released as a single today in the UK on the Polydor label (July 6, 1964 in the U.S. on ATCO Records). Continue reading ‘Ain’t She Sweet’ by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1964) →

Video: 'John Lennon and George Harrison Arrive At Heathrow Airport After Tahiti Holiday - 26 May 1964'

(Tuesday, May 26, 1964, non-stop flight from Los Angeles was scheduled to arrive in London at 6:35 a.m. BST) — John Lennon and George Harrison of The Beatles, returned to London this morning from a three-week vacation in Tahiti with Lennon’s wife and Harrison’s girlfriend. Continue reading John Lennon, George Harrison arrive in London after extended vacation 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 26 1964) →

Video: 'John Lennon and George Harrison Leaving Los Angeles Airport After Tahiti Holiday - 26 May 1964'

(Monday, May 25, 1964, non-stop flight to London was scheduled to depart Los Angeles at noon PDT) — John Lennon and George Harrison of The Beatles, in the process of returning home from a three-week vacation with Lennon’s wife and Harrison’s girlfriend in Tahiti, took a three-hour between-planes tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills today before boarding their Pan American flight from Los Angeles to London. Continue reading John Lennon, George Harrison depart Los Angeles for London after brief tour of Hollywood 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 25 1964) →