Category Archives: 1960s

The Beatles perform at Balboa Stadium in San Diego 60 years ago this hour (Aug 28 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Balboa Stadium, San Diego, USA (Saturday 28th August 1965)' (concert at 0:41)

(Saturday, August 28, 1965, shortly after 9:00 p.m. PDT) — Following a five-day break at a Beverly Hills mansion belonging to Zsa Zsa Gabor, The Beatles’ ten-city 1965 North American tour resumed tonight with a concert at Balboa Stadium in San Diego, California. Continue reading The Beatles perform at Balboa Stadium in San Diego 60 years ago this hour (Aug 28 1965)

The Beatles hold a press conference at Balboa Stadium in San Diego 60 years ago this hour (Aug 28 1965)


Video: 'About San Diego: When The Beatles Were In Town' (press conference coverage at 1:02)

(Saturday, August 28, 1965, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. PDT) –The Beatles arrived in San Diego today to resume their 1965 US tour, greeted by a crowd of fans and a ceremonial presentation of keys to the city. Continue reading The Beatles hold a press conference at Balboa Stadium in San Diego 60 years ago this hour (Aug 28 1965)

The Beatles interviewed about meeting Elvis Presley 60 years ago today (Aug 28 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles' Interviews America '64-'65 by Larry Kane Part 4' (Aug. 28, 1965, at 3:34)

(Saturday, August 28, 1965) — The Beatles were interviewed today at Balboa Stadium in San Diego, California, by Larry Kane WFUN-AM in Miami about the previous night’s meeting with Elvis Presley in Los Angeles.

‘California Girls’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 28 1965)


Video: 'California Girls (2002 Stereo Mix)'

(Saturday, August 28, 1965) — “California Girls” by The Beach Boys peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘California Girls’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 28 1965)

‘Unchained Melody’ by The Righteous Brothers peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 28 1965)


Video: 'Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody (High Quality)'

(Saturday, August 28, 1965) — “Unchained Melody” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Unchained Melody’ by The Righteous Brothers peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 28 1965)

‘It’s the Same Old Song’ by Four Tops peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 28 1965)

(Saturday, August 28, 1965) — “It’s the Same Old Song” by the Four Tops peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘It’s the Same Old Song’ by Four Tops peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 28 1965)

‘Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me’ by Mel Carter peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 28 1965)

(Saturday, August 28, 1965) — “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me” by Mel Carter peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me’ by Mel Carter peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 28 1965)

‘Help!’ soundtrack album by The Beatles debuts at #148 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 28 1965)


Video: 'Beatles - Help - American Version' (13 videos)

(Saturday, June 26, 1965)Help! soundtrack album by The Beatles debuted at #148 on Billboard‘s 200 album chart. Continue reading ‘Help!’ soundtrack album by The Beatles debuts at #148 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 28 1965)

‘Down in the Boondocks’ by Billy Joe Royal peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 28 1965)

(Saturday, August 28, 1965) — “Down in the Boondocks” by Billy Joe Royal peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Down in the Boondocks’ by Billy Joe Royal peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 28 1965)

The Beatles meet Elvis Presley in Los Angeles 60 years ago this hour (Aug 27 1965)

(Friday, August 27, 1965, approximately 11:00 p.m.-Saturday, August 28, 1965, approximately 1:00-2:00 a.m. PDT) — The two most popular musical acts of the 20th century, The Beatles (in town for 1965 North American tour) and Elvis Presley, met for the first time tonight at Presley’s mansion at 565 Perugia Way in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles, California. Continue reading The Beatles meet Elvis Presley in Los Angeles 60 years ago this hour (Aug 27 1965)