Video: 'Last Train To Clarksville (2006 Remastered Original Stereo Version)'
(Tuesday, August 16, 1966) — The Monkees released their first record today, the single “Last Train to Clarksville“/”Take a Giant Step,” just under four weeks before the debut of their TV series. Continue reading The Monkees release debut single ‘Last Train to Clarksville’/’Take a Giant Step’ 60 years ago (Aug 16 1966)
Video: '1966 08 15 Washington Interviews'
(Monday, August 15, 1966) — George Harrison of The Beatles was interviewed today by Kenny Everett of Radio London while the band was in Washington, the fourth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour.
Video: 'The Beatles - Washington DC Press Conference (15 August 1966) Audio Only'
(Monday, August 15, 1966, approximately 6:00 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles held a press conference tonight at DC Stadium in Washington, D.C., on the the fourth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading The Beatles hold a press conference in Washington 60 years ago today (Aug 15 1966)
Video: 'Washington Airport arrival news footage 1966'
(Monday, August 15, 1966, around 3:30 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles arrived today at National Airport in Washington, D.C., (from Cleveland) on the fourth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour.
Video: 'The Beatles - Live at Municipal Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio (August 14, 1966)'
(Sunday, August 14, 1966, approximately 9:00 p.m. EDT following performances by four opening acts that were scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles performed tonight at Municipal Stadium in Cleveland on the third stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading Beatles fans rush stage, temporarily halt concert in Cleveland 60 years ago this hour (Aug 14 1966)
Podcast episode: '18 Cleveland (mid-14 August 1966)' (Jerry G. interview at 1:59-7:16; Ken Douglas interview at 7:16-10:42)
(Sunday, August 14, 1966) — The Beatles were interviewed today in Cleveland by Jerry G. Bishop of WKYC-AM and Ringo Starr was interviewed again today by British DJ Ken Douglas, who was then working in Louisville, Kentucky, while the band was in Cleveland, the third stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour.
(Saturday, August 13, 1966) — “Summer in the City” by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Aug. 13/20/27, 1966). Continue reading ‘Summer in the City’ by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 13 1966)
Video: '[NEW FILM] The Beatles - Live at Olympia Stadium, Detroit (August 13th, 1966) [8mm Film]'
(Saturday, August 13, 1966, following performances by four opening acts scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles performed this afternoon at Olympia Stadium in Detroit on the second stop of a 14-city, 19-show trek that would prove to be the band’s final tour (today’s second performance was scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. EDT). Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two shows in Detroit 60 years ago this hour (Aug 13 1966)
(Saturday, August 13, 1966) — “They’re Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!” by Napoleon XIV peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, August 13, 1966) — “Mother’s Little Helper” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Mother’s Little Helper’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 13 1966)
