Category Archives: 1960s

Chaos erupts at The Beatles’ Vancouver concert as 20,000 fans overwhelm Empire Stadium 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Live At Vancouver, Canada (22th August 1964)'

(Saturday, August 22, 1964, 9:23 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles performed tonight for 20,261 fans at Empire Stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia, marking the fifth show in the fourth city of their 25-city, 32-show North American tour. Continue reading Chaos erupts at The Beatles’ Vancouver concert as 20,000 fans overwhelm Empire Stadium 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

The Beatles address finances, influences, and past drummer at Vancouver press conference ahead of Canadian debut 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - Vancouver 1964 - Interviews / Press conference part 1' (press conference begins at 12:16)

(Saturday, August 22, 1964, 7:00-8:00 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles held a press conference this evening in Press Room 19 at Empire Stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia, ahead of their Canadian debut on the fourth stop of their 25-city, 32-show North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles address finances, influences, and past drummer at Vancouver press conference ahead of Canadian debut 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

The Beatles touch down in Vancouver for first-ever Canadian show 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)


Video: '22 agosto 1964 - 1er Tour en Norteamérica - Empire Stadium - Vancouver - Canadá' (Aug. 22, 1964, arrival at 0:03)

(Saturday, August 22, 1964, approximately 6:00 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles, after one false start, crossed the border this afternoon, flying from Seattle to Vancouver, BC, for their first-ever show in Canada, marking the fifth show of the band’s 25-city, 32-show North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles touch down in Vancouver for first-ever Canadian show 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

‘Where Did Our Love Go’ by The Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

(Saturday, August 22, 1964) — “Where Did Our Love Go” by The Supremes peaked today at #1 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Aug. 22/29, 1964). Continue reading ‘Where Did Our Love Go’ by The Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

‘Something New’ album by The Beatles peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - Something New FULL ALBUM'

(Saturday, August 22, 1964)Something New by The Beatles peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart. Continue reading ‘Something New’ album by The Beatles peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

‘Under the Boardwalk’ by The Drifters peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

(Saturday, August 22, 1964) — “Under the Boardwalk” by The Drifters peaked today at #4 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Under the Boardwalk’ by The Drifters peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

‘Walk, Don’t Run ’64’ by The Ventures peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

(Saturday, August 22, 1964) — “Walk, Don’t Run ’64” by The Ventures peaked today at #8 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Walk, Don’t Run ’64’ by The Ventures peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

‘Ain’t She Sweet’ by The Beatles peaks at #19 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

(Saturday, August 22, 1964) — “Ain’t She Sweet” by The Beatles (recorded in June 1961 with Pete Best on drums) peaked at #19 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Ain’t She Sweet’ by The Beatles peaks at #19 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

‘I’ll Keep You Satisfied’ by Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas peaks at #30 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

(Saturday, August 22, 1964) — “I’ll Keep You Satisfied” by Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas (and written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked today at #30 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I’ll Keep You Satisfied’ by Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas peaks at #30 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

The Beatles perform for 14,720 fans at Seattle Center Coliseum during North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 21 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Live At Seattle Coliseum, Seattle (21 August, 1964)'

(Friday, August 21, 1964, 9:30 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles performed tonight in front of 14,720 fans at the Seattle Center Coliseum in Seattle, Washington, the fourth show of the band’s 25-city, 32-show North American Tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform for 14,720 fans at Seattle Center Coliseum during North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 21 1964)