Category Archives: 1960s

‘Remember (Walking in the Sand)’ by The Shangri-Las peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, September 26, 1964) — “Remember (Walking in the Sand)” by The Shangri-Las peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Remember (Walking in the Sand)’ by The Shangri-Las peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1964) →

‘Fiddler on the Roof’ musical opens on Broadway 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1964)

1960s, Broadway


Video: 'Zero Mostel " If I Were a Rich Man " Fiddler on the Roof "'

(Tuesday, September 22, 1964, 7:00 p.m. EDT) — Fiddler on the Roof, the poignant and powerful musical that explores the struggles of a Jewish father to uphold his religious traditions amid the encroaching influences of the outside world, opened tonight on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre (located at 249 West 45th Street in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan) in New York City. Continue reading ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ musical opens on Broadway 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1964) →

The Beatles return to London after triumphant North American tour, greeted by thousands of fans 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1964)

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


Video: 'Beatles Anthology Part 4 '64 August to '65 August' (Sept. 21, 1964, at 17:58-18:25)

(Monday, September 21, 1964, 9:35 p.m. BST; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles arrived back at London Airport (now Heathrow) this evening, concluding their groundbreaking first North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles return to London after triumphant North American tour, greeted by thousands of fans 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1964) →

The Beatles wrap up North American tour with charity concert in New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1964)

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


Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Paramount Theatre, New York, USA (Sunday 20th September 1964)'

(Sunday, September 20, 1964, approximately 10:00 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles brought their first full North American tour to a close with a special charity concert tonight at the Paramount Theatre in New York City. Continue reading The Beatles wrap up North American tour with charity concert in New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1964) →

The Beatles escape to Missouri ranch for rest and recreation before final show on first full North American tour 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 19 1964)

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


Video: 'Ozarks Life Vault: The Beatles visit the Ozarks'

(Saturday, September 19, 1964; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — After thrilling a crowd of 10,000 fans in Dallas, Texas, The Beatles retreated to a secluded ranch today in Missouri for a much-needed day of rest and relaxation before heading to New York for the final concert of their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles escape to Missouri ranch for rest and recreation before final show on first full North American tour 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 19 1964) →

The Beatles thrill 10,000 fans in Dallas amid bomb scare and high energy performance 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1964)

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


Video: 'The Beatles - Live At Dallas Memorial Auditorium - September 18th, 1964'

(Friday, September 18, 1964, evening CDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles brought their electrifying presence to Dallas Memorial Auditorium tonight, performing for a sold-out crowd of 10,000 fans despite a bomb scare that briefly delayed the concert. Continue reading The Beatles thrill 10,000 fans in Dallas amid bomb scare and high energy performance 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1964) →