Category Archives: 1960s

‘You Can’t Do That’ by The Beatles peaks at #48 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 11 1964)

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(Saturday, April 11, 1964) — “You Can’t Do That” by The Beatles peaked at #48 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week, the group’s 12th appearance on the chart in 12 weeks. Continue reading ‘You Can’t Do That’ by The Beatles peaks at #48 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 11 1964) →

‘There’s a Place’ by The Beatles debuts and peaks at #74 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 11 1964)

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(Saturday, April 11, 1964) — “There’s a Place” by The Beatles debuted and peaked at #74 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘There’s a Place’ by The Beatles debuts and peaks at #74 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 11 1964) →

‘Love Me Do’ by The Beatles debuts at #81 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 11 1964)

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(Saturday, April 11, 1964) — “Love Me Do” by The Beatles debuted at #81 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, the group’s 15th appearance on the chart in 13 weeks. Continue reading ‘Love Me Do’ by The Beatles debuts at #81 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 11 1964) →

‘The Beatles’ Second Album’ released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1964)

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Video: 'The Beatles’ Second Album' (Clips 2-12 constitute original album)

(Friday, April 10, 1964) — The Beatles’ Second Album, the second Capitol Records album by the English rock band The Beatles, and their third album released in the United States including Introducing… The Beatles, was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘The Beatles’ Second Album’ released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1964) →

Ringo Starr films riverside scenes for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ along River Thames in Kew 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1964)

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Video: 'Hard Days Night' (Apr. 9, 1964, at 1:00:54-1:03:20)

(Thursday, April 9, 1964) — Ringo Starr was the only Beatle to take part in today‘s production for the band’s first feature film, A Hard Day’s Night as his riverside scene was filmed along the River Thames towpath and embankment in Kew, Surrey. Continue reading Ringo Starr films riverside scenes for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ along River Thames in Kew 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1964) →

The Beatles interviewed by Detroit disc jockey Tom Clay for WJBK-AM in London 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 7 1964)

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Video: 'Beatles Interview with DJ Tom Clay, April 1964'

(Tuesday, April 7, 1964) — Detroit disc jockey Tom Clay dropped by the set of A Hard Day’s Night at Twickenham film studios in London today as The Beatles filmed scenes in which they rescued Ringo from the clutches of Wilfrid Brambell and the police. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed by Detroit disc jockey Tom Clay for WJBK-AM in London 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 7 1964) →

The Beatles film scenes inside police station for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ at Twickenham Studios 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 7 1964)

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Video: 'Hard Days Night' (Apr. 7, 1964, at 1:07:31-1:10:02; 1:12:49-1:13:16)

(Tuesday, April 7, 1964) — The Beatles filmed the scenes for A Hard Day’s Night inside the police station today at Twickenham Film Studios (the exterior shots of the station were filmed in London’s Notting Hill Gate on Apr. 16, 1964). Continue reading The Beatles film scenes inside police station for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ at Twickenham Studios 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 7 1964) →

The Beatles film makeup room scene for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ at Twickenham Studios in London 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 6 1964)

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Video: 'A Hard Days Night- Changeroom scene'

(Monday, April 6, 1964) — The Beatles returned to Twickenham Film Studios today to shoot the makeup room sequence of their debut feature film A Hard Day’s Night. Continue reading The Beatles film makeup room scene for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ at Twickenham Studios in London 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 6 1964) →

The Beatles film ‘fans’ portion of opening sequence for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 5 1964)

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Video: 'The Beatles Filming A Hard Day`s Night At Marylebone Station - Follow The Beatles - 5 April 1964'

(Sunday, April 5, 1964) — The Beatles filmed the opening sequence for A Hard Day’s Night, their first film, today at London’s Marylebone Station. Continue reading The Beatles film ‘fans’ portion of opening sequence for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 5 1964) →

The Beatles become only recording act to hold top five positions on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart in a single week 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 4 1964)

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Video: '040464 AT40 "Extra": Record - Top 5 spots held by the Beatles!'

(Saturday, April 4, 1964) — The Beatles made history today, becoming the only recording act ever to occupy all five top spots on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart in a single week: “Can’t Buy Me Love” was number one, followed by “Twist and Shout,” “She Loves You,” “I Want To Hold Your Hand” and “Please Please Me.” Continue reading The Beatles become only recording act to hold top five positions on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart in a single week 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 4 1964) →