Category Archives: 1960s

John Lennon appears live on ‘Tonight’ to promote new book 60 years ago this hour (June 18 1965)


Video: 'John Lennon reads from and talks about "A Spaniard In The Works"'

(Friday, June 18, 1965, 7:00-7:35 p.m. BST) –John Lennon of The Beatles appeared live tonight from Lime Grove Studios in London on the BBC television show Tonight reading extracts from his forthcoming second book A Spaniard In The Works.

B-52 aircraft used for the first time in Vietnam 60 years ago this hour (June 18 1965)


Video: 'Vietnam: A Television History (Ep-6) America's Enemy (1954-1967)' (June 18, 1965, at 44:10)

(Friday, June 18, 1965, 1965, 6:48 a.m. Saigon Standard Time; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — Under Operation Arc Light, B-52 aircraft were used for the first time today in the Vietnam War. Continue reading B-52 aircraft used for the first time in Vietnam 60 years ago this hour (June 18 1965)

The Beatles track ‘Act Naturally,’ completing ‘Help!’ studio album recording sessions 60 years ago this hour (June 17 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles : Act Naturally (Mono)'

(Thursday June 17, 1965, 4:00-5:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles continued production of their fifth studio album Help! this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording “Act Naturally.”. Continue reading The Beatles track ‘Act Naturally,’ completing ‘Help!’ studio album recording sessions 60 years ago this hour (June 17 1965)

The Beatles complete ‘Yesterday’ 60 years ago this hour (June 17 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles : Yesterday (Mono)'

(Thursday June 17, 1965, 2:00-4:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles continued production of their fifth studio album Help! this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording a vocal and string quartet overdub onto the June 14, 1965, session for “Yesterday,” a song that would become one of the most covered songs in the history of recorded music. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Yesterday’ 60 years ago this hour (June 17 1965)

Beatle John Lennon discusses new book in rare BBC literary interview 60 years ago this hour (June 16 1965)

Video: 'John Lennon In His Own Words by John Lennon · Audiobook preview' (June 16, 1965 at 3:27)

(Wednesday, June 16, 1965, 8:00-8:30 p.m. BST) — With his second book, A Spaniard in the Works, hitting British shelves today, Beatle John Lennon took a rare turn away from music tonight to promote his growing literary voice. Continue reading Beatle John Lennon discusses new book in rare BBC literary interview 60 years ago this hour (June 16 1965)

Bob Dylan records ‘Like a Rolling Stone’ in New York City 60 years ago this hour (June 16 1965)


Video: 'Like a Rolling Stone'

(Wednesday, June 16, 1965, 2.30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. EDT) — Bob Dylan recorded the song “Like A Rolling Stone” at Columbia Studio A at 799 Seventh Avenue in New York City. Continue reading Bob Dylan records ‘Like a Rolling Stone’ in New York City 60 years ago this hour (June 16 1965)

The Beatles complete work on ‘Help!’ film 60 years ago today (June 16 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Help! Movie 1965 1080p BluRay HD'

(Wednesday, June 16, 1965) — The Beatles’ work on their second feature film Help! ended today, with some extra audio recording at Twickenham Film Studios. Continue reading The Beatles complete work on ‘Help!’ film 60 years ago today (June 16 1965)

The Beatles record ‘It’s Only Love’ 60 years ago this hour (June 15 1965)


Video: 'It's Only Love (Anthology 2 Version)' (takes 3 and 2)

(Tuesday, June 15, 1965, 2:30-5:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles continued production of their fifth studio album Help! this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording “It’s Only Love.” Continue reading The Beatles record ‘It’s Only Love’ 60 years ago this hour (June 15 1965)

The Beatles record first two takes of ‘Yesterday’ 60 years ago this hour (June 14 1965)


Video: 'Yesterday (Anthology 2 Version)'

(Monday, June 14, 1965, 7:00-10:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles continued production of their fifth studio album Help! this evening at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording two takes of “Yesterday,” what would become one of the most covered songs in the history of recorded music (an additional vocal track by McCartney and a string quartet were overdubbed onto take 2 on June 17, 1965).

‘Beatles VI’ album by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago today (June 14 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Beatles VI (Full Album)'

(Monday, June 14, 1965)Beatles VI, the seventh Capitol Records studio album by the English rock band the Beatles in the United States and Canada (including The Beatles’ Story), was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘Beatles VI’ album by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago today (June 14 1965)