Video: 'The Beach Boys - Our Favorite Recording Sessions'
(Wednesday, May 6, 1964) — The Beach Boys today recorded “Our Favorite Recording Session,” a series of outtakes and miscellaneous studio chatter edited into a two-minute filler, at Western Recorder studios in Hollywood for the group’s album All Summer Long.
Video: 'Seven Up! excerpt - London Adventure Playground, 1964'
(Tuesday, May 5, 1964) — The Granada TV documentary Seven Up!, which profiled a group of 7-year-old British children, first aired today on Britain’s ITV network. The subjects were revisited every seven years in sequels called “7 Plus Seven,” “21 Up,” “28 Up,” etc., the latest one to date being “56 Up.”
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
(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).
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.
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)
