Category Archives: 1960s

The Beatles hold press conference at Schiphol Airport 50 years ago this hour (June 5 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


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.

The Rolling Stones tape first national TV appearance in America 50 years ago today (June 3 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s


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'

‘Sweet Georgia Brown/Take Out Some Insurance On Me, Baby’ by Tony Sheridan and The Beatles released 50 years ago today (June 1 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


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) →

‘The Killers’ released in Japan 50 years ago today (May 30 1964)

1960s, Movies 1960s, U.S. Presidents


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) →

‘The Dick Van Dyke Show,’ ‘The Defenders’ big winners at Emmy Awards 50 years ago this hour (May 25 1964)

1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'I'd Rather Be Bald Than Have No Head at All' (Apr. 29, 1964)

(Monday, May 25, 1964, 10:00 p.m. EDT) — The Dick Van Dyke Show dominated the 16th Emmy Awards today, winning five awards, including Outstanding Program Achievement in the Field of Comedy (for the second consecutive year). Continue reading ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show,’ ‘The Defenders’ big winners at Emmy Awards 50 years ago this hour (May 25 1964) →

Attempt to circumvent public school desegregation ruling blocked 50 years ago today (May 25 1964)

1960s, African-American Civil Rights

(Monday, May 25, 1964) — The U.S. Supreme Court, in Griffin v. County School Board of Prince Edward County, today ordered the Virginia county to reopen its public schools, which officials had closed in an attempt to circumvent the Supreme Court’s 1954 Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka public school desegregation ruling.

President Johnson outlines goals of his ‘Great Society’ 50 years ago today (May 22 1964)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'President Lyndon B. Johnson's "Great Society" Speech'

(Friday, May 22, 1964) — U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, speaking today at the University of Michigan, outlined the goals of his “Great Society,” saying that it “rests on abundance and liberty for all” and “demands an end to poverty and racial injustice.” Continue reading President Johnson outlines goals of his ‘Great Society’ 50 years ago today (May 22 1964) →