Category Archives: Movies 1960s

200,000 welcome The Beatles back to Liverpool for northern premiere of hometown band’s debut feature film ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles at Liverpool Town Hall 10th July 1964: A Hard Day's Night Premiere' (July 10, 1964, Liverpool reception at 3:39)

(Friday, July 10, 1964, 6:55 p.m. BST) — The Beatles were driven to Liverpool Town Hall this evening in a police cavalcade, with an estimated 200,000 people – roughly a quarter of the city’s population – lining the route. Continue reading 200,000 welcome The Beatles back to Liverpool for northern premiere of hometown band’s debut feature film ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964)

The Beatles arrive in hometown of Liverpool for northern premiere of band’s debut feature film ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964)


Video: The Beatles at Liverpool Town Hall 10th July 1964: A Hard Day's Night Premiere' (July 10, 1964, airport at 0:00-3:38)

(Friday, July 10, 1964, 5:25 p.m. BST) — Four days after the world premiere of A Hard Day’s Night in London, The Beatles arrived in their hometown of Liverpool, England, this afternoon for the film’s first northern England screening. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in hometown of Liverpool for northern premiere of band’s debut feature film ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964)

The Beatles release third British studio album ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles: A Hard Day's Night - 1964 (Full Album. 2009 Stereo Remaster)'

(Friday, July 10, 1964)A Hard Day’s Night the third studio album by British rock group the Beatles, was released today with side one containing songs from the soundtrack to their film A Hard Day’s Night. Continue reading The Beatles release third British studio album ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964)

‘A Hard Day’s Night’/’Things We Said’ single by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964)


Video: 'A Hard Day's Night (2023 Mix)'

(Friday, July 10, 1964) — “A Hard Day’s Night and “Things We Said Today” by The Beatles was released today in the UK as a single. Continue reading ‘A Hard Day’s Night’/’Things We Said’ single by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964)

The Beatles interviewed for Granada TV’s ‘Scene at 6:30’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Interview - July 07, 1964 (Improved Audio)'

(Tuesday, July 7, 1964, 5:30-6:00 p.m. BST) — After recording an appearance on the BBC television show Top Of The Pops at Lime Grove Studios in London was complete, The Beatles were driven to Television House, the central London studio run by the Rediffusion company, where they recorded an interview today for Scene At 6.30, which was shown at 6:30 p.m. BST. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed for Granada TV’s ‘Scene at 6:30’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1964)

The Beatles mime to three songs for BBC-TV’s ‘Top of the Pops’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles 7 july 1964' (Lime Grove Studios in London at 0:00-0:21)

(Tuesday, July 7, 1964, 2:00-5:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded an appearance for the BBC television show Top Of The Pops today at Lime Grove Studios in London. Continue reading The Beatles mime to three songs for BBC-TV’s ‘Top of the Pops’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1964)

The Beatles attend Royal Premiere of ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ film in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Charm Princess Margaret at Premiere of A Hard Day's Night (1964)'

(Monday, July 6, 1964, 8:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles and a host of important guests, including Princess Margaret and her husband Lord Snowdon, attended the Royal Premiere of the rock band’s first feature film A Hard Day’s Night this evening at the London Pavilion. Continue reading The Beatles attend Royal Premiere of ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ film in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1964)

The Beatles release ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ soundtrack album in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (June 26 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night (Original Motion Picture Sound...' (12 tracks)

(Friday, June 26, 1964)A Hard Day’s Night, the soundtrack for The Beatles’ debut film, was released today in the United States by United Artists Records, whose parent company owned the rights to the film. Continue reading The Beatles release ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ soundtrack album in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (June 26 1964)