Image: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reacts in St. Augustine after learning that the U.S. Senate passed the Civil Rights Act by two votes, June 19, 1964
(Friday, June 19, 1964, during the African-American Civil Rights Movement (1955–68)) — The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was approved today by the U.S. Senate, 73-27, after surviving a lengthy filibuster.
Audio: 'Four by The Beatles (EP)'
(Saturday, June 13, 1964) — “Four by the Beatles”, an extended play (EP) featuring four previously released songs by The Beatles, debuted today at #97 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for one week, the group’s 18th appearance on the chart since Jan. 18, 1964.
(Wednesday, June 10, 1964, during the African-American Civil Rights Movement (1955–68)) — The U.S. Senate voted today to limit further debate on a proposed civil rights bill, shutting off a filibuster by Southern senators. Never in history had the Senate been able to muster enough votes to cut off a filibuster on a civil rights bill.
Video: 'Beatles Anthology (6/8) - Part 3' (June 8, 1964, at 6:09-6:39)
(Monday, June 8, 1964, 4:40 p.m. local time) — More than 1,000 fans were waiting for The Beatles at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Airport when the rock band arrived today on their world tour.
Video: 'Beatles Anthology (6/8) - Part 3' (June 7, 1964, at 5:27-6:09)
(Sunday, June 7, 1964, 11:15 a.m. BST) — The Beatles were filmed today on one or more of their flights between London and Hong Kong; Paul McCartney was interviewed today by Bob Rogers of Australia’s Channel 7.
(Friday, June 5, 1964) — The Rolling Stones performed the first concert of their first U.S. tour at Swing Auditorium in San Bernardino, California. They would tour the states through June 20, 1964.
Video: 'The Beatles In Holland, 1964' (press conference at :00-:15; TV interview at :31)
(Friday, June 5, 1964, 1:30 p.m. CET) — The Beatles held a press conference in the VIP Room at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, soon after their arrival from Copenhagen. Later in the afternoon at their hotel in Downtown Amsterdam, the group was interviewed by a TV reporter looking for autographs.
Video: 'Rolling Stones Hollywood Palace 1964 Pt 2,'
(Wednesday June 3, 1964) — Two days after arriving in the U.S. for the first time, The Rolling Stones taped their first national television appearance in America today in Los Angeles for the June 13, 1964, edition of The Hollywood Palace, performing “I Just Want to Make Love to You.”
They also performed “Not Fade Away” for the Sept. 12, 1964, edition of the program.
The Stones had debuted on American television the night before (June 2) on The Les Crane Show, which aired only in New York City.
Video: 'Rolling stones Hollywood Palace 1964 Pt, 1'
Video: 'Tony Sheridan & The Beatles - Sweet Georgia Brown (1964 Vocal) (2011 Remaster)'
(Monday, June 1, 1964) — The single “Sweet Georgia Brown” and “Take Out Some Insurance On Me, Baby” by Tony Sheridan and The Beatles was released today in the U.S. on Atco. Continue reading ‘Sweet Georgia Brown/Take Out Some Insurance On Me, Baby’ by Tony Sheridan and The Beatles released 50 years ago today (June 1 1964)
Video: 'The Killers’' (trailer)
(Saturday, May 30, 1964) — The Killers, a crime film about two professional hit men who try to find out who hired them and why, was released today in Japan. Continue reading ‘The Killers’ released in Japan 50 years ago today (May 30 1964)
