Category Archives: Movies 1960s

The Beatles begin filming their second film feature ‘Help!’ 60 years ago this afternoon (Feb 23 1965)


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(Tuesday, February 23, 1965, afternoon EST) — Although today was intended as a rest day following their trip from London to New Providence Island in the Bahamas, The Beatles began filming their second feature film Help! on this day. Continue reading The Beatles begin filming their second film feature ‘Help!’ 60 years ago this afternoon (Feb 23 1965)

The Beatles arrive in the Bahamas to begin shooting feature film ‘Help!’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 22 1965)


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(Monday, February 22, 1965, 7:00 P.M. EST) — The Beatles arrived at Nassau Airport tonight on a chartered flight from London via New York to begin filming their second feature film Help!. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in the Bahamas to begin shooting feature film ‘Help!’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 22 1965)

The Beatles depart London for the Bahamas to film ‘Help!’ 60 years ago this morning (Feb 22 1965)


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(Monday, February 22, 1965, morning GMT) — The Beatles left London Airport today on a chartered flight to the Bahamas to begin filming their second feature film Help!. Continue reading The Beatles depart London for the Bahamas to film ‘Help!’ 60 years ago this morning (Feb 22 1965)

The Beatles record ‘You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 18 1965)


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(Thursday, February 18, 1965, 3:30-5:15 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles today continued production of their fifth studio album Help! and second feature film of the same title at EMI Studio 2 in London, completing “You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away” this afternoon. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 18 1965)

The Beatles record ‘The Night Before’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Feb 17 1965)


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(Wednesday, February 17, 1965, 2:00-7:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles today continued production of their fifth studio album Help! and second feature film of the same title at EMI Studio 2 in London, completing “The Night Before” this afternoon/evening. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘The Night Before’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Feb 17 1965)

The Beatles complete ‘I Need You’ and ‘Another Girl’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 16 1965)


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(Tuesday, February 16, 1965, 2:30-5:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles today continued production of their fifth album Help! and second feature film of the same title at EMI Studio 2 in London, completing “I Need You” and “Another Girl” this afternoon. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘I Need You’ and ‘Another Girl’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 16 1965)

The Beatles begin taping songs for their second film ‘Help!’ and its soundtrack LP 60 years ago this hour (Feb 15 1965)


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(Monday, February 15, 1965, 2:30-5:45 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles today began recording their fifth sudio album Help!, the soundtrack to their second feature film which would eventually be titled Help!, this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, tracking “Ticket to Ride.” Continue reading The Beatles begin taping songs for their second film ‘Help!’ and its soundtrack LP 60 years ago this hour (Feb 15 1965)

‘Extracts from the Album A Hard Day’s Night’ EP by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 6 1964)


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(Friday, November 6, 1964) — The Beatles today released Extracts from the Album A Hard Day’s Night, the band’s seventh official extended play release, featuring four previously released tracks from the album that were not featured in the film. Continue reading ‘Extracts from the Album A Hard Day’s Night’ EP by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 6 1964)

‘James Bond Theme’ by Billy Strange peaks at #58 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1964)

(Saturday, October 3, 1964) — “James Bond Theme” by Billy Strange peaked at #58 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘James Bond Theme’ by Billy Strange peaks at #58 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1964)

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


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(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)