(Saturday, June 5, 1965) — “True Love Ways” by Peter and Gordon peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘True Love Ways’ by Peter and Gordon peaks at #14 in USA 60 years ago today (June 5 1965)
Category Archives: 1960s
The Beach Boys complete recording of ‘California Girls,’ ‘Summer Days’ album 60 years ago today (June 4 1965)
Video: 'California Girls (2002 Stereo Mix)'
(Friday, June 4, 1965) — The Beach Boys completed the recording of “California Girls” today at CBS Columbia Square in Hollywood, wrapping up recording sessions (that began Feb. 24, 1965) for the group’s studio album Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!). Continue reading The Beach Boys complete recording of ‘California Girls,’ ‘Summer Days’ album 60 years ago today (June 4 1965)
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‘Beatles for Sale (No. 2)’ EP released in UK 60 years ago today (June 4 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles I'll Follow The Sun and Baby's In Black'
(Friday, June 4, 1965) — Beatles for Sale (No. 2), an extended play (EP) by The Beatles, was released today in Britain only, featuring four tracks from the Beatles For Sale album released six months ago.
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Two Beatles attend Allen Ginsberg’s 39th birthday party in London 60 years ago today (June 3 1965)
Video: 'How The Beatles Met Alan Ginsberg'
(Thursday, June 3, 1965) — John Lennon and George Harrison of The Beatles attended beat poet Allen Ginsberg’s 39th birthday party at a basement flat in London’s Chester Square. Continue reading Two Beatles attend Allen Ginsberg’s 39th birthday party in London 60 years ago today (June 3 1965)
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Astronaut Edward White first American to ‘walk’ in space 60 years ago this hour (June 3 1965)
Video: 'Gemini 4 | NASAs First Ever Space Walk - Narrated By Ed White (June 3, 1965)'
(Thursday, June 3, 1965, 3:39-4:02 p.m. EDT) — Astronaut Edward White became the first American to “walk” in space today during the flight of Gemini 4. Continue reading Astronaut Edward White first American to ‘walk’ in space 60 years ago this hour (June 3 1965)
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Three Beatles attend premiere of Richard Lester’s ‘The Knack (And How To Get It)’ 60 years ago this hour (June 2 1965)
(Wednesday, June 2, 1965, scheduled for 8:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr of The Beatles were among the celebrities who attended the premiere of director Richard Lester’s film The Knack …and How to Get It today at the London Pavilion cinema. Continue reading Three Beatles attend premiere of Richard Lester’s ‘The Knack (And How To Get It)’ 60 years ago this hour (June 2 1965)
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The Beach Boys complete ‘Summer Means New Love’ 60 years ago today (June 1 1965)
Video: 'Summer Means New Love (Stereo)'
(Tuesday, June 1, 1965) — The Beach Boys completed the recording of “Summer Means New Love” today at CBS Columbia Square in Hollywood for the group’s studio album Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!). Continue reading The Beach Boys complete ‘Summer Means New Love’ 60 years ago today (June 1 1965)
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‘Help Me, Rhonda’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (May 29 1965)
(Saturday, May 29, 1965) — “Help Me, Rhonda” by The Beach Boys peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (May 29, June 5, 1965). Continue reading ‘Help Me, Rhonda’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (May 29 1965)
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‘It’s Not Unusual’ by Tom Jones peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago today (May 29 1965)
(Saturday, May 29, 1965) — “It’s Not Unusual” by Tom Jones peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘It’s Not Unusual’ by Tom Jones peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago today (May 29 1965)
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The Beatles record final BBC radio musical appearance 60 years ago this hour (May 26 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles - Ticket To Ride (BBC, The Beatles Invite You To Take A Ticket To Ride - 7 June 1965)'
(Wednesday, May 26, 1965, 2:30-6:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles recorded what turned out to be their final musical appearance on BBC Radio today for the BBC Light Programme The Beatles (Invite You To Take A Ticket To Ride) at the BBC’s Piccadilly Studios in London, for airing on June 7, 1965, at 10 a.m. Continue reading The Beatles record final BBC radio musical appearance 60 years ago this hour (May 26 1965)
