Video: 'Another World 1964 Opening Theme'
(Monday, May 4, 1964, 3:00 p.m. EDT) — Another World, a television daytime drama set in the fictional town of Bay City, began a 35-year run this afternoon on NBC-TV.
Category Archives: 1960s
The Beach Boys complete five tracks for ‘All Summer Long’ album 50 years ago this hour (Apr 29 1964)
Video: 'the beach boys - don't back down ( alternate take ) 1964'
(Wednesday, April 29, 1964, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. PDT) — The Beach Boys completed five tracks today for their album All Summer Long at Western Recorders studio in Hollywood: “Don’t Back Down,” “Drive-In,” “Carl’s Big Chance,” “Hushabye” and “Wendy.” Continue reading The Beach Boys complete five tracks for ‘All Summer Long’ album 50 years ago this hour (Apr 29 1964)
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The Beatles release ‘Love Me Do/P.S. I Love You’ 50 years ago today (Apr 27 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles - "Love Me Do" / "P.S. I Love You" (U.S. Mono Single - Tollie)'
(Monday, April 27, 1964) — The single “Love Me Do” and “P.S. I Love You” by The Beatles was released today in the U.S.on the Tollie label.
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Pirates defeat Mets 4-3 in first game played at New York’s Shea Stadium 50 years today (Apr 17 1964)
Video: 'Shea Stadium Opening in 1964'
(Friday, April 17, 1964) — The first game was played at New York’s Shea Stadium today as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Mets 4-3 before a crowd of 50,312.
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Ford unveils new Mustang model at New York World’s Fair 50 years today (Apr 17 1964)
Video: 'Worlds Fair 1964 Mustang Ride 16mm 1080i ProRes HD'
(Friday, April 17, 1964) — Ford Motor Co. unveiled its new Mustang model today at the New York World’s Fair, five days before the fair’s official opening.
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Geraldine ‘Jerrie’ Mock becomes first woman to complete solo airplane trip around the world 50 years today (Apr 17 1964)
(Friday, April 17, 1964) — Geraldine “Jerrie” Mock became the first woman to complete a solo airplane trip around the world, returning to Columbus, Ohio, today after 29 1/2 days and 21 stopovers in her Cessna 180 (click here to watch video).
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The Beatles interviewed during ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ recording session 50 years this evening (Apr 16 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles Interview - April 1964'
(Thursday, April 16, 1964, evening) — The Beatles were interviewed tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London (via telephone) by Chicago disc jockeys Art Roberts and Ron Riley for WLS-AM during the recording session for A Hard Day’s Night. Paul McCartney revealed for the first time the title of the group’s first film A Hard Day’s Night.
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‘Tom Jones’ wins Best Picture at 36th Academy Awards 50 years ago this hour (Apr 13 1964)
Video: '36th (1964) Oscars' (20 videos)
(Monday, April 13, 1964, 7:00 p.m. PST) — Tom Jones, a British adventure comedy film about a country boy in 18th-century England who becomes a playboy, won four Oscars tonight at the 36th Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Tony Richardson for Best Director. Continue reading ‘Tom Jones’ wins Best Picture at 36th Academy Awards 50 years ago this hour (Apr 13 1964)
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IBM unveils System/360 line of mainframe computers 50 years today (Apr 7 1964)
Video: 'IBM IBM System/360 - Revolution in Computing System [1964]'
(Tuesday, April 7, 1964) — IBM today introduced its System/360, the company’s first line of compatible mainframe computers that gave customers the option of upgrading from lower-cost models to more powerful ones.
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The Searchers follow The Beatles as second British Invasion group to appear on ‘Ed Sullilvan’ 50 years ago this hour (Apr 5 1964)
Video: 'The Searchers - Needles And Pins ('64)'
(Sunday, April 5, 1964, 8 p.m. EST) — The Searchers appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show tonight, becoming the second British Invasion group to appear on the show, after The Beatles.
