Category Archives: 1960s

Ringo Starr, other Beatles arrive separately in Melbourne for reunion 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 14 1964)


Video: 'Ringo Arrives in Sydney (1964)' (the video is actually Starr's arrival in Melbourne)

(Sunday, June 14, 1964, afternoon Australian Eastern Standard Time) — Ringo Starr arrived at Essendon Airport in Melbourne, Australia, this afternoon to join his band, The Beatles (they arrived in Melbourne a few hours later, greeted by a crowd of 5,000.), on their world tour after suffering from an illness. Continue reading Ringo Starr, other Beatles arrive separately in Melbourne for reunion 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 14 1964)

Ringo Starr arrives in Sydney to rejoin The Beatles following illness 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 14 1964)


Video: 'Ringo Starr on his way to join the Beatles in Australia June 1964, interviews and great footage' (Starr arrives in Sydney at 6:10-11:00)

(Sunday, June 14, 1964, 7:00 a.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time) — The Beatles’ drummer Ringo Starr arrived in Sydney, Australia, this morning, following recovery from illness and a long flight from London Airport via San Francisco and Honolulu and Fiji. Continue reading Ringo Starr arrives in Sydney to rejoin The Beatles following illness 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 14 1964)

‘Love Me with All Your Heart’ by The Ray Charles Singers peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1964)

(Saturday, June 13, 1964)Love Me with All Your Heart” by The Ray Charles Singers peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Love Me with All Your Heart’ by The Ray Charles Singers peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1964)

‘Little Children’ by Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1964)

(Saturday, June 13, 1964) — “Little Children” by Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas peaked today at #7 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Little Children’ by Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1964)

‘Four by the Beatles’ EP by The Beatles debuts at #97 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1964)


Video: 'Roll Over Beethoven (2023 Mix)'

(Saturday, June 13, 1964)Four by the Beatles, an extended play (EP) featuring four previously released songs by The Beatles, debuted today at #97 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart, the group’s 18th appearance on the chart since Jan. 18, 1964. Continue reading ‘Four by the Beatles’ EP by The Beatles debuts at #97 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1964)

The Beatles wave to 4,000 fans amassed outside their hotel in Adelaide, Australia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1964)


Video: 'Ringo Starr on his way to join the Beatles in Australia June 1964, interviews and great footage' (The Beatles in Adelaide at 4:07-6:08)

(Saturday, June 13, 1964, 4:00 p.m. Australian Central Standard Time) — To placate 4,000 fans who had amassed outside their hotel in Adelaide, The Beatles today made a brief appearance on a columned balcony at South Australian Hotel. Continue reading The Beatles wave to 4,000 fans amassed outside their hotel in Adelaide, Australia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1964)