Category Archives: 1960s

‘Last Kiss’ by J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, November 7, 1964) — “Last Kiss” by J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Last Kiss’ by J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1964) →

‘Let It Be Me’ by Betty Everett and Jerry Butler peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, November 7, 1964) — “Let It Be Me” by Betty Everett and Jerry Butler peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Let It Be Me’ by Betty Everett and Jerry Butler peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1964) →

‘Everybody Knows (I Still Love You)’ by The Dave Clark Five peaks at #15 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, November 7, 1964) — “Everybody Knows (I Still Love You)” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Everybody Knows (I Still Love You)’ by The Dave Clark Five peaks at #15 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1964) →

‘I Don’t Want to See You Again’ by Peter and Gordon peaks at #16 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1964)

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

(Saturday, November 7, 1964) — “I Don’t Want to See You Again” by Peter and Gordon (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Don’t Want to See You Again’ by Peter and Gordon peaks at #16 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1964) →

‘Extracts from the Album A Hard Day’s Night’ EP by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 6 1964)

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


Video: 'The Beatles ?- Extracts From The Album A Hard Day's Night - EP Vinyl Unboxing'

(Friday, November 6, 1964) — The Beatles today released Extracts from the Album A Hard Day’s Night, the band’s seventh official extended play release, featuring four previously released tracks from the album that were not featured in the film. Continue reading ‘Extracts from the Album A Hard Day’s Night’ EP by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 6 1964) →

U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson elected to full term, defeating Barry Goldwater 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1964)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '1964 US Presidential Election - CBS Election Night Coverage - 6:30PM - 2:00AM'

(Tuesday, November 3, 1964, during the 1964 presidential campaign) — Democratic U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson of Texas was elected to a full term today, easily defeating Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona. Continue reading U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson elected to full term, defeating Barry Goldwater 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1964) →

The Beatles perform first of two shows at Gaumont Cinema in Ipswitch, England 60 years ago hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1964)

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


Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Gaumont Cinema, Ipswich, UK (Saturday 31st October 1964)'

(Halloween, Saturday, October 31, 1964, shows started at 6:00 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. GMT; during The Beatles’ 1964 Autumn UK Tour) — The Beatles performed the first of two shows tonight at Gaumont Cinema in Ipswitch, England, during the band’s 18th stop of their 1964 Autumn UK Tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two shows at Gaumont Cinema in Ipswitch, England 60 years ago hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1964) →