Category Archives: 1960s

The Beatles arrive in Milan as chaos erupts at train station, fans swarm open-top getaway cars 60 years ago this hour (June 24 1965)

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


Video: 'I Beatles in Italia (1/12) Twist and Shout' (The Beatles arrive at 0:27-1:46)

(Thursday, June 24, 1965, shortly after midnight Central European Time; during The Beatles’ 1965 European tour) — The Beatles arrived in Milan early this morning to a scene of chaos and euphoria as thousands of screaming fans swarmed Milano Centrale Station in hopes of seeing the Fab Four step onto Italian soil for the first time. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in Milan as chaos erupts at train station, fans swarm open-top getaway cars 60 years ago this hour (June 24 1965) →

The Beatles rock Lyon with two packed shows on French tour stop 60 years ago this hour (June 22 1965)

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


Video: 'The Beatles à Lyon 1965' (June 22, 1965, at 1:35)

(Tuesday, June 22, 1965, 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Central European Time; during The Beatles’ 1965 European tour) — The Beatles brought their signature sound and electric stage presence to Lyon tonight, performing two sold-out concerts at the Palais d’Hiver as part of their ongoing European tour. Continue reading The Beatles rock Lyon with two packed shows on French tour stop 60 years ago this hour (June 22 1965) →

‘What’s New Pussycat?’ screwball comedy film premieres in New York City 60 years ago this hour (June 22 1965)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Woody Allen


Video: 'What's New Pussycat?' (trailer)

(Tuesday, June 22, 1965, 10:00 a.m. EDT) — What’s New Pussycat?, a comedy film about a fashion editor who seeks psychiatric help when he can’t stop beautiful women from pursuing him, opened today at the Astor located at 1537 Broadway, at the corner with 45th Street, on Times Square in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Continue reading ‘What’s New Pussycat?’ screwball comedy film premieres in New York City 60 years ago this hour (June 22 1965) →

Beatles arrive in Lyon for concerts, greet fans and press 60 years ago this hour (June 22 1965)

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


Video: 'THE BEATLES LLEGADA A LYON, FRANCIA' (June 22, 1965 at 0:08-1:39)

(Tuesday, June 22, 1965, approximately 2:30 p.m. CET; during The Beatles’ 1965 European tour) — The Beatles arrived in Lyon this afternoon to scenes of fanfare and flashing cameras as they touched down at Lyon-Bron Airport for the next stop on their European tour. Continue reading Beatles arrive in Lyon for concerts, greet fans and press 60 years ago this hour (June 22 1965) →

The Beatles stroll through Paris park during ‘day off’ 60 years ago today (June 21 1965)

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


Video: 'The Beatles at Bois de Boulogne strolling in a Paris park 1965'

(Monday, June 21, 1965; during The Beatles’ 1965 European tour) — Taking a break from their European tour, the Beatles spent a quiet day in the French capital today, enjoying a stroll through the Bois de Boulogne on the city’s western edge. Continue reading The Beatles stroll through Paris park during ‘day off’ 60 years ago today (June 21 1965) →

The Beatles perform evening show at Palais des Sports in Paris 60 years ago this hour (June 20 1965)

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

Video: 'The Beatles - bootleg Paris, Palais des Sports 06-20-1965 late show'

(Sunday, June 20, 1965, 9:00 p.m. Central European Time; during The Beatles’ 1965 European tour) — The Beatles’ performed at Palais des Sports tonight in Paris, France, the second show of their 1965 European Tour which began this afternoon at this same venue (click here to watch the video on Facebook). Continue reading The Beatles perform evening show at Palais des Sports in Paris 60 years ago this hour (June 20 1965) →

The Beatles launch European tour at Palais des Sports in Paris 60 years ago this hour (June 20 1965)

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


Video: 'The Beatles - Live at the Palais des Sports, Paris June 20th 1965 Afternoon Show [Remastered 2025]'

(Sunday, June 20, 1965, 3:00 p.m. Central European Time; during The Beatles’ 1965 European tour) — The Beatles launched their 1965 European Tour this afternoon with the first of two shows at the Palais des Sports in Paris, France. Continue reading The Beatles launch European tour at Palais des Sports in Paris 60 years ago this hour (June 20 1965) →

‘I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)’ by Four Tops peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (June 19 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, June 19, 1965) — “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)” by the Four Tops peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two non-consecutive weeks (June 19, July 3, 1965). Continue reading ‘I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)’ by Four Tops peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (June 19 1965) →

Ky becomes premier in Saigon, pledges fuller mobilization 60 years ago today (June 19 1965)

1960s, Cold War, Vietnam War


Video: 'Vietnam Documentary: LBJ Goes to War' (June 19, 1965, at 38:22)

(Saturday, June 19, 1965; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — Air Marshall Nguyen Cao Ky was appointed today by the military junta as prime minister. With Nguyen Van Thieu as president and Ky as prime minister, the revolving door of rulers that had prevailed in South Vietnam since the overthrow of Ngo Dình Diem in November 1963 ended.