Video: 'President Johnson's Remarks on the Dominican Crisis, 4/28/65, MP545.'
(Wednesday, April 28, 1965, 8:51 p.m. EDT) — U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson announced tonight that he’s sending more than 22,000 troops to the Dominican Republic in an effort to forestall a “communist dictatorship.”
Video: 'The Beatles - Help! Movie 1965 1080p BluRay HD' (Apr. 28, 1965, at 1:04:43-1:08:37)
(Wednesday, April 28, 1965, afternoon) — The Beatles filmed the interior pub scene for their second feature film Help! today at Twickenham Film Studios in London, which culminated with Ringo Starr falling through a trapdoor into a cellar (cellar scenes were shot Apr. 7, 1965; external pub scenes shot Apr. 24, 1965). Continue reading The Beatles film interior pub scene for ‘Help!’ film, accept ‘Grandma’ award 60 years ago this afternoon (Apr 28 1965)
Video: 'Going To The Bahamas - Scene from Help!' (Apr. 27, 1965, at 56:13-56:19; 1:08:46-1:09:15)
(Tuesday, April 27, 1965) — The Beatles filmed two scenes today for their second feature film Help! today at Twickenham Film Studios: one in which the group donned disguises in an airport terminal as they waited to fly to the Bahamas and a second on a tank turret, which was used as part of the Salisbury Plain sequence. Continue reading The Beatles film two scenes for ‘Help!’ feature film 60 years ago today (Apr 27 1965)
Video: 'American Masters: Edward R. Murrow'
(Tuesday, April 27, 1965, shortly before noon EDT) — Edward R. Murrow, whose independence and incisive reporting brought heightened journalistic stature to radio and television, died today at his home in Pawling, New York, at the age of 57. Continue reading Broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow dies 60 years ago this hour (Apr 27 1965)
(Saturday, April 24, 1965) — “The Game of Love” by Wayne Fontana and The Mindbenders peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Game of Love’ by Wayne Fontana and The Mindbenders peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 24 1965)
(Saturday, April 24, 1965) — “Tired of Waiting for You” by The Kinks peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Tired of Waiting for You’ by The Kinks peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 24 1965)
(Saturday, April 24, 1965) — “Ticket to Ride” by The Beatles debuted at #59 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Ticket to Ride’ by The Beatles debuts at #59 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 24 1965)
(Friday, April 23, 1965) — The Four Tops’ single “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)” was released by Motown. Continue reading ‘I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)’ by Four Tops released 60 years ago today (Apr 23 1965)
Video: 'The Beach Boys -- Shindig! -- 1965/04/21 -- Full Live Appearance -- [ remastered, 60FPS 4K ]'
(Wednesday, April 21, 1965, 8:30-9:30 p.m. EST) — The Beach Boys made their second appearance on ABC’s Shindig! program tonight, performing six songs (taped Apr. 7, 1965 in Los Angeles), including “Do You Wanna Dance,” “Fun Fun Fun,” “Long Tall Texan,” “Please Let Me Wonder,” “Help Me Rhonda” and “Their Hearts Were Full of Spring.”
