(Saturday, July 31, 1965) — “Yes, I’m Ready” by Barbara Mason peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Yes, I’m Ready’ by Barbara Mason peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (July 31 1965)
Category Archives: 1960s
U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs Medicare bill 60 years ago this hour (July 30 1965)
Video: 'July 30, 1965 | LBJ Signs Medicare Bill'
(Friday, July 30, 1965, 2:55 p.m. CDT) — U.S. President Lyndon Johnson flew to Independence, Missouri, today and signed into law Medicare, a national social insurance program for Americans aged 65 and older who have worked and paid into the system, in a moving tribute to former President Harry S. Truman. Continue reading U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs Medicare bill 60 years ago this hour (July 30 1965)
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The Beatles interviewed during rehearsals in London 60 years ago today (July 30 1965)
(Friday, July 30, 1965) — The Beatles were interviewed today by Dibbs Mather (click here to listen to a 0:46 second clip) for a BBC Transcription Service disc titled The Beatles during rehearsals for a live TV broadcast scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 1, 1965, from Saville Theatre in London.
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The Beatles attend world premiere of ‘Help!’ feature film in London 60 years ago this hour (July 29 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles movie Help! premiers in London'
(Thursday, July 29, 1965, 8:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — Ten thousand fans gathered outside the London Pavilion tonight to see The Beatles arrive in a black Rolls-Royce for the royal premiere of their second film Help!. Continue reading The Beatles attend world premiere of ‘Help!’ feature film in London 60 years ago this hour (July 29 1965)
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The Beatles promote new cartoon series 60 years ago today (July 29 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles a party for the Beatles cartoon series at the TVC studios, 1965'
(Thursday, July 29, 1965) — The Beatles attended a reception today at TVC Studios in London to promote the pending debut (Sept. 25, 1965) of The Beatles Saturday morning cartoon series on ABC-TV in the U.S.
Video: 'The Story of The Beatles Cartoon Series | Why & How It Was Made'
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U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson orders 50,000 more men to Vietnam and doubles draft 60 years ago this hour (July 28 1965)
Video: 'President Johnson's News Conference, 7/28/65. MP550.'
(Wednesday, July 28, 1965, 12:34 p.m. EDT; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — U.S. President Lyndon Johnson announced today that United States military strength in South Vietnam would be increased from the present 75,000 men to 125,000 “almost immediately.” Continue reading U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson orders 50,000 more men to Vietnam and doubles draft 60 years ago this hour (July 28 1965)
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Bob Dylan goes electric, booed off stage at Newport Folk Festival 60 years ago tonight (July 25 1965)
Video: 'Bob Dylan - Maggie's Farm (Live At Newport Folk Festival - 1965) - 4K Restoration'
(Sunday, July 25, 1965, approximately 9:15 p.m. EDT) — Singer-songwriter Bob Dylan drew boos from some spectators tonight at the Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island as he went electric, performing a rock-and-roll set publicly for the very first time. Continue reading Bob Dylan goes electric, booed off stage at Newport Folk Festival 60 years ago tonight (July 25 1965)
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‘What the World Needs Now Is Love’ by Jackie DeShannon peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (July 24 1965)
(Saturday, July 24, 1965) — “What the World Needs Now Is Love” by Jackie DeShannon peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘What the World Needs Now Is Love’ by Jackie DeShannon peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (July 24 1965)
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‘Marie’ by The Bachelors peaks at #15 in USA 60 years ago today (July 24 1965)
(Saturday, July 24, 1965) — “Marie” by The Bachelors peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Marie’ by The Bachelors peaks at #15 in USA 60 years ago today (July 24 1965)
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‘Like a Rolling Stone’ single by Bob Dylan released in USA 60 years ago today (July 20 1965)
Video: 'Bob Dylan - Like a Rolling Stone (Official Audio)'
(Tuesday, July 20, 1965) — The single “Like a Rolling Stone” by Bob Dylan was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘Like a Rolling Stone’ single by Bob Dylan released in USA 60 years ago today (July 20 1965)
