Category Archives: 1960s

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.

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.

The Beatles conclude filming Scala Theatre scenes 50 years ago today (Apr 1 1964)


Video: 'A Hard Day's Night (Full Movie) 1080p [HD] subtitulada' (Mar. 23-Apr. 1, 1964, at 31:08-36:49; 47:08-50:54; 52:49-56:08)

(Wednesday, April 1, 1964) — The Beatles today concluded six days (March 23/24/25/26/31, April 1) of filming at Scala Theatre in London for the group’s first film A Hard Day’s Night.

‘Jeopardy!’ debuts on NBC 50 years ago this hour (Mar 30 1964)


Video: 'Jeopardy! - 1964 Pilot'

(Monday, March 30, 1964, 11:30 a.m. EST) — The original version of the TV game show Jeopardy!, hosted by Art Fleming, premiered today on NBC, originating from the NBC headquarters in New York City’s Rockefeller Center.

Strongest earthquake in North American history strikes Alaska 50 years ago this hour (Mar 27 1964)


Video: 'Magnitude 9.2: The 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake'

(Good Friday, March 27, 1964, 5:36 p.m. AST) — Alaska was hit by a magnitude 9.2 earthquake (the strongest on record in North America) and tsunamis that together claimed about 130 lives. Continue reading Strongest earthquake in North American history strikes Alaska 50 years ago this hour (Mar 27 1964)

‘Funny Girl’ opens on Broadway 50 years ago today (Mar 26 1964)


Video: 'Barbra streisand Broadway Funny Girl'

(Thursday, March 26, 1964)Funny Girl, a musical based on the life and career of Broadway, film star and comedienne Fanny Brice and her stormy relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein, opened today on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre, starring Barbra Streisand.

Beatle George Harrison interviews Paul McCartney 50 years ago today (Mar 19 1964)


Video: 'he Beatles - Public Ear (22nd March 1964)' (Mar. 19, 1964, at 2:23)

(Thursday, March 19, 1964, noon GMT) — George Harrison today interviewed Paul McCartney, both members of the rock band The Beatles, on the set of the group’s first film A Hard Day’s Night in a car traveling from Twickenham to Park Lane in London for broadcast on the Mar. 22, 1964, edition of the BBC’s The Public Ear radio program.

Beatle George Harrison interviews Ringo Starr, John Lennon 50 years ago today (Mar 18 1964)


Video: 'he Beatles - Public Ear (22nd March 1964)' (Mar. 18, 1964, at 4:09-6:57)

(Wednesday, March 18, 1964) — George Harrison today interviewed Ringo Starr and John Lennon, all members of the rock band The Beatles, on the set of the group’s first film A Hard Day’s Night at Twickenham Film Studios in London for broadcast on the Mar. 22, 1964, edition of the BBC’s The Public Ear radio program.