Category Archives: 1960s

U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson gives daughter away at wedding 60 years ago this hour (Aug 6 1966)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'A look back at America's "royal" weddings' (Aug. 3, 1966, at 0:17)

(Saturday, August 6, 1966, 12:42 p.m. EDT) — Luci Baines Johnson, the 19-year-old daughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson (gave Luci away), married Air National Guardsman Patrick “Pat” Nugent, 23, today in front of 700 guests at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. Continue reading U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson gives daughter away at wedding 60 years ago this hour (Aug 6 1966) →

‘Li’l Red Riding Hood’ by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 6 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, August 6, 1966) — “Li’l Red Riding Hood” by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Li’l Red Riding Hood’ by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 6 1966) →

Lennon, McCartney interviewed for ‘The Lennon And McCartney Songbook’ 60 years ago this hour (Aug 6 1966)

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


Video: '1966 08 29 - BBC Radio - The Lennon and McCartney Song Book - Including Songs'

(Saturday, August 6, 1966, 4:00-6:00 p.m. BST) — John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles were interviewed today for the The Lennon And McCartney Songbook radio show at McCartney’s house at 7 Cavendish Avenue in London for broadcast on Aug. 29, 1966, at 4:30-5:30 p.m. on the BBC Light Programme.

Beatles manager Brian Epstein attempts to quell PR storm over ‘Jesus’ remarks 60 years ago today (Aug 5 1966)

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


Video: 'UPSCALED & COMPLETE - Brian Epstein 1966 "Beatles More Popular than Jesus" Press Conference'

(Friday, August 5, 1966, afternoon EDT) — Brian Epstein, manager of The Beatles, held a news conference today at the Americana Hotel at 811 7th Ave (between W. 52nd/53rd St; now known as the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel) in New York City, hoping to quell a public relations storm following a quote by John Lennon claiming the band was “more popular than Jesus.” Continue reading Beatles manager Brian Epstein attempts to quell PR storm over ‘Jesus’ remarks 60 years ago today (Aug 5 1966) →

‘Yellow Submarine’/’Eleanor Rigby’ single by The Beatles released 60 years ago today (Aug 5 1966)

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Video: 'Yellow Submarine (2022 Mix)'

(Friday, August 5, 1966) — The double A-sided single “Yellow Submarine“/”Eleanor Rigby” by The Beatles was released today in the UK (Aug. 8, 1966, in the U.S.) from the album Revolver, which was also released today in the UK (and also released Aug. 8, 1966, in the U.S.). Continue reading ‘Yellow Submarine’/’Eleanor Rigby’ single by The Beatles released 60 years ago today (Aug 5 1966) →

The Beatles release seventh studio album ‘Revolver’ 60 years ago today (Aug 5 1966)

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Video: 'Revolver: mini-documentary clip'

(Friday, August 5, 1966) — Revolver, the seventh studio album by British rock group the Beatles, was released today in the UK. Continue reading The Beatles release seventh studio album ‘Revolver’ 60 years ago today (Aug 5 1966) →

Comic Lenny Bruce, 40, found dead in Hollywood home 60 years ago this hour (Aug 3 1966)

1960s


Video: 'Lenny Bruce'

(Wednesday, August 3, 1966, about 5:30 p.m. PDT) — The body of Lenny Bruce, 40, the controversial nightclub comedian whose raunchy brand of satire and dark humor landed him in trouble with the law, was found tonight in his home on Hollywood Boulevard. Continue reading Comic Lenny Bruce, 40, found dead in Hollywood home 60 years ago this hour (Aug 3 1966) →

The Rolling Stones begin recording next studio album 60 years ago today (Aug 3 1966)

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Video: 'The Rolling Stones Most Overlooked ‘60s Album'

(Wednesday, August 3, 1966) — The Rolling Stones began recording their fifth British studio album Between the Buttons today at RCA Studios in Hollywood. Continue reading The Rolling Stones begin recording next studio album 60 years ago today (Aug 3 1966) →

Beatle Paul McCartney interviewed for ‘David Frost At The Phonograph’ 60 years ago this hour (Aug 1 1966)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney on David Frost At The Phonograph, 1966'

(Monday, August 1, 1966, 8:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles was interviewed tonight for the David Frost At The Phonograph radio show, pre-recorded “as live” in Studio B15 in London’s Broadcasting House for broadcast on Aug. 6, 1966, at noon-1:30 p.m. on the BBC Light Programme.