Category Archives: 1960s

The Beatles release third British studio album ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles: A Hard Day's Night - 1964 (Full Album. 2009 Stereo Remaster)'

(Friday, July 10, 1964)A Hard Day’s Night the third studio album by British rock group the Beatles, was released today with side one containing songs from the soundtrack to their film A Hard Day’s Night. Continue reading The Beatles release third British studio album ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964)

‘A Hard Day’s Night’/’Things We Said’ single by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964)


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(Friday, July 10, 1964) — “A Hard Day’s Night and “Things We Said Today” by The Beatles was released today in the UK as a single. Continue reading ‘A Hard Day’s Night’/’Things We Said’ single by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964)

The Beatles interviewed for Granada TV’s ‘Scene at 6:30’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1964)


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(Tuesday, July 7, 1964, 5:30-6:00 p.m. BST) — After recording an appearance on the BBC television show Top Of The Pops at Lime Grove Studios in London was complete, The Beatles were driven to Television House, the central London studio run by the Rediffusion company, where they recorded an interview today for Scene At 6.30, which was shown at 6:30 p.m. BST. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed for Granada TV’s ‘Scene at 6:30’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1964)

The Beatles mime to three songs for BBC-TV’s ‘Top of the Pops’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1964)


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(Tuesday, July 7, 1964, 2:00-5:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded an appearance for the BBC television show Top Of The Pops today at Lime Grove Studios in London. Continue reading The Beatles mime to three songs for BBC-TV’s ‘Top of the Pops’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1964)

The Beatles attend Royal Premiere of ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ film in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1964)


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(Monday, July 6, 1964, 8:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles and a host of important guests, including Princess Margaret and her husband Lord Snowdon, attended the Royal Premiere of the rock band’s first feature film A Hard Day’s Night this evening at the London Pavilion. Continue reading The Beatles attend Royal Premiere of ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ film in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1964)

‘Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying’ by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1964)

(Saturday, July 4, 1964) — “Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying” by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaked today at #4 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying’ by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1964)

‘What’s the Matter with You Baby’ by Marvin Gaye and Mary Wells peaks at #17 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1964)

(Saturday, July 4, 1964) — “What’s the Matter with You Baby” by Marvin Gaye and Mary Wells peaked today at #17 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘What’s the Matter with You Baby’ by Marvin Gaye and Mary Wells peaks at #17 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1964)