Category Archives: Movies 1960s

Sean Connery absent at ‘Goldfinger’ premiere in London as third James Bond film debuts 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1964)


Video: 'Goldfinger' (trailer)

(Thursday, September 17, 1964, 8:15 p.m. BST)Goldfinger, the third installment in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions, premiered tonight at the Odeon Leicester Square. Continue reading Sean Connery absent at ‘Goldfinger’ premiere in London as third James Bond film debuts 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1964)

‘I Should Have Known Better’ by The Beatles peaks at #53 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay (Aug 15 1964)

(Saturday, August 15, 1964) — “I Should Have Known Better” by The Beatles peaked at #53 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Should Have Known Better’ by The Beatles peaks at #53 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay (Aug 15 1964)

The Beatles’ ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ feature film opens in U.S. 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Aug 11 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night (Original 1964 Theatrical Trailer, 4K Restored 16mm Scan)'

(Tuesday, August 11, 1964, 7:00 p.m. EDT)A Hard Day’s Night, a comedy film about the hectic lives of the English rock group The Beatles, opened in the U.S. tonight, including the Astor, the Trans-Lux East (both in Manhattan), and other theaters in the New York City area. Continue reading The Beatles’ ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ feature film opens in U.S. 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Aug 11 1964)

‘A Hard Day’s Night’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964)

(Saturday, August 1, 1964) — “A Hard Day’s Night” by The Beatles peaked today at #1 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutives weeks (Aug. 1/8, 1964). Continue reading ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964)

‘I’m Happy Just to Dance with You’ by The Beatles debuts and peaks at #95 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay (Aug 1 1964)

(Saturday, August 1, 1964) — “I’m Happy Just to Dance with You” by The Beatles debuted and peaked today at #95 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘I’m Happy Just to Dance with You’ by The Beatles debuts and peaks at #95 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay (Aug 1 1964)