Category Archives: 1960s

The Beatles perform first of four shows at Teatro Adriano in Rome 60 years ago this hour (June 27 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Live at the Teatro Adriano, Rome, Italy (June 27, 1965 / Afternoon Performance)'

(Sunday, June 27, 1965, 4:30 p.m. CET) — The Beatles performed the first of four shows (over two consecutive days) today at Teatro Adriano in Rome, Italy, the band’s ninth concert of their 1965 European Tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of four shows at Teatro Adriano in Rome 60 years ago this hour (June 27 1965)

‘Mr. Tambourine Man’ by The Byrds peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (June 26 1965)

(Saturday, June 26, 1965) — “Mr. Tambourine Man” by The Byrds (the group’s first appearance on the chart) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’ by The Byrds peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (June 26 1965)

‘Beatles VI’ album by The Beatles debuts at #149 in USA 60 years ago today (June 26 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Beatles VI (Full Album)'

(Saturday, June 26, 1965)Beatles VI, by The Beatles debuted at #149 on Billboard‘s 200 album chart. Continue reading ‘Beatles VI’ album by The Beatles debuts at #149 in USA 60 years ago today (June 26 1965)

The Beatles perform second of two shows at Palazzo dello Sport in Genoa, Italy 60 years ago this hour (June 25 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Live At Palazzo Dello Sport - June 25th, 1965 (Evening Performance)'

(Friday, June 25, 1965, 9:30 p.m. Central European Time) — The Beatles performed the second of two shows this evening at Palazzo dello Sport in Genoa, Italy, the band’s eighth concert of their 1965 European Tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform second of two shows at Palazzo dello Sport in Genoa, Italy 60 years ago this hour (June 25 1965)

The Beatles perform first of two shows at Palazzo dello Sport in Genoa, Italy 60 years ago this hour (June 25 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Live At Palazzo Dello Sport - June 25th, 1965 (Afternoon Performance)'

(Friday, June 25, 1965, 4:30 p.m. Central European Time) — The Beatles performed the first of two shows this afternoon at Palazzo dello Sport in Genoa, Italy, the band’s seventh concert of their 1965 European Tour.

The Beatles perform second of two shows at Velodromo Vigorelli in Milan 60 years ago this hour (June 24 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Milan, Italy; Velodromo Vigorelli [June 24, 1965 - Evening Show]'

(Thursday, June 24, 1965, 9:30 p.m. Central European Time) — The Beatles performed the sixth show of their 1965 European Tour this evening at Velodromo Vigorelli in Milan, their second show ever on Italian soil. Continue reading The Beatles perform second of two shows at Velodromo Vigorelli in Milan 60 years ago this hour (June 24 1965)

The Beatles perform first of two shows at Velodromo Vigorelli in Milan 60 years ago this hour (June 24 1965)


Video: 'I Beatles in Italia (1/12) Twist and Shout' (The Beatles at Velodromo Vigorelli at 1:46)

(Thursday, June 24, 1965, 4:30 p.m. CET) — The Beatles performed the fifth show of their 1965 European Tour this afternoon at Velodromo Vigorelli in Milan, their first show ever on Italian soil. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two shows at Velodromo Vigorelli in Milan 60 years ago this hour (June 24 1965)

The Beatles arrive in Milan as chaos erupts at train station, fans swarm open-top getaway cars 60 years ago this hour (June 24 1965)


Video: 'I Beatles in Italia (1/12) Twist and Shout' (The Beatles arrive at 0:27-1:46)

(Thursday, June 24, 1965, shortly after midnight Central European Time; during The Beatles’ 1965 European tour) — The Beatles arrived in Milan early this morning to a scene of chaos and euphoria as thousands of screaming fans swarmed Milano Centrale Station in hopes of seeing the Fab Four step onto Italian soil for the first time. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in Milan as chaos erupts at train station, fans swarm open-top getaway cars 60 years ago this hour (June 24 1965)

The Beatles rock Lyon with two packed shows on French tour stop 60 years ago this hour (June 22 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles à Lyon 1965' (June 22, 1965, at 1:35)

(Tuesday, June 22, 1965, 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Central European Time; during The Beatles’ 1965 European tour) — The Beatles brought their signature sound and electric stage presence to Lyon tonight, performing two sold-out concerts at the Palais d’Hiver as part of their ongoing European tour. Continue reading The Beatles rock Lyon with two packed shows on French tour stop 60 years ago this hour (June 22 1965)