Category Archives: 1960s

The Beatles perform first of two shows at Princess Theatre in Kowloon, Hong Kong 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 9 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - Kowloon, Hong Kong; Princess Theatre [June 9, 1964]'

(Tuesday, June 9, 1964, two shows scheduled for 6:00 and 9:30 p.m. Hong Kong Standard Time, The Beatles performed after support act The Maori Hi-Five) — The Beatles performed two concerts today at the Princess Theatre at 130 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, in the Kowloon region of Hong Kong. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two shows at Princess Theatre in Kowloon, Hong Kong 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 9 1964)

The Beatles arrive in Hong Kong after seven flights in 23 hours 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1964)


'The Beatles in Hong Kong, 1964'

(Monday, June 8, 1964, 4:40 p.m. Hong Kong Standard Time) — More than 1,000 fans were waiting for The Beatles at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Airport when they arrived this afternoon. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in Hong Kong after seven flights in 23 hours 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1964)

The Beatles depart London for Hong Kong 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 7 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Day By Day 1964' (June 7, 1964, playlist videos 192-200)

(Sunday, June 7, 1964, 11:15 a.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles this morning flew from Amsterdam to Hong Kong today, a journey which took in refueling stops in several countries and lasted more than 24 hours. Continue reading The Beatles depart London for Hong Kong 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 7 1964)

The Beatles perform second of two shows in Blokker, The Netherlands 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - I Saw Her Standing There (live) - [ HD Colorized* Netherlands, Jimmie Nicol on drums ]'

(Saturday, June 6, 1964, 10:05 p.m. Central European Time) — The Beatles performed the second of two shows at Veilinghal Op Hoop Van Zegen, an auction hall situated on Veilingweg in Blokker, a village just north of Amsterdam. Continue reading The Beatles perform second of two shows in Blokker, The Netherlands 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1964)

The Beatles perform first of two shows in Blokker, The Netherlands 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1964)


Video: '(Cut) The Beatles Live At Blokker, The Netherlands - June 6th 1964 (Afternoon)'

(Saturday, June 6, 1964, 4:30 p.m. CET) — The Beatles performed the first of two shows at Veilinghal Op Hoop Van Zegen, an auction hall situated on Veilingweg in Blokker, a village just north of Amsterdam. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two shows in Blokker, The Netherlands 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1964)

‘A World Without Love’ by Bobby Rydell peaks at #80 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1964)

(Saturday, June 6, 1964) — “A World Without Love” by Bobby Rydell (written by The Beatles’ Lennon-McCartney songwriting team) peaked at #80 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘A World Without Love’ by Bobby Rydell peaks at #80 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1964)

The Beatles tour canals of Amsterdam 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Jun 6 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Day By Day 1964' (June 6, 1964, playlist videos 178-190)

(Saturday, June 6, 1964, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Central European Time; during The Beatles’ 1964 world tour) — Prior to performing two concerts in the village of Blokker in the Netherlands – their only two shows on Dutch soil – The Beatles and Jimmy Nicol (filling in for a sick Ringo Starr) toured the canals today of Amsterdam in a glass-topped tourist boat. Continue reading The Beatles tour canals of Amsterdam 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Jun 6 1964)