(Saturday, January 11, 1964) — “The Nitty Gritty” by Shirley Ellis peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Nitty Gritty’ by Shirley Ellis peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 11 1964)
Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s
‘When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes’ by The Supremes peaks at #23 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 11 1964)
(Saturday, January 11, 1964) — “When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes‘ by The Supremes peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes’ by The Supremes peaks at #23 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 11 1964)
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U.S. Surgeon General declares ‘cigarette smoking contributes substantially to mortality’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 11 1964)
Video: '11th January 1964: US Surgeon General publishes report on the health effects of tobacco smoking'
(Saturday, January 11, 1964, released to the press at 9:00 a.m. EST) — Heavy cigarette smoking is the principal cause of cancer of the lungs and the larynx and a health hazard so grave as to call for remedial action, a blue-ribbon science panel concluded today. Continue reading U.S. Surgeon General declares ‘cigarette smoking contributes substantially to mortality’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 11 1964)
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‘Introducing… The Beatles’ becomes first studio album released in USA by English rock band 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 10 1964)
Video: 'Rare Record: Introducing the Beatles (1964)'
(Tuesday, January 7, 1964, 2:30-4:00 p.m. GMT) — Introducing… The Beatles today became the first studio album released by the English rock band The Beatles in the United States. Continue reading ‘Introducing… The Beatles’ becomes first studio album released in USA by English rock band 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 10 1964)
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The Beatles perform six-song set for BBC Radio program ‘Saturday Club’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 7 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles - Money (That's What I Want) (BBC, Saturday Club - 15 February 1964)'
(Tuesday, January 7, 1964, 2:30-4:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles recorded another contribution to the BBC Light Programme Saturday Club today at the Playhouse Theatre in London, for airing on Feb. 15, 1964, at 10 a.m. when the group was scheduled to be on their first trip to America. Continue reading The Beatles perform six-song set for BBC Radio program ‘Saturday Club’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 7 1964)
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George Harrison, Ringo Starr of The Beatles interviewed for BBC’s ‘The Public Ear’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 5 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles - Radio blooper "The Public Ear" 1964 (George Harrison & Ringo Starr)'
(Sunday, January 5, 1964) — During a well-earned day off from The Beatles’ Christmas Show season, George Harrison and Ringo Starr were interviewed today in London for the Jan. 12, 1964, edition of the BBC Light Programme The Public Ear. Continue reading George Harrison, Ringo Starr of The Beatles interviewed for BBC’s ‘The Public Ear’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 5 1964)
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The Beatles record a series of ‘open-ended’ answers for use by US disc jockeys 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 4 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles-Open Ended Interview-1964'
(Saturday, January 4, 1964) — The Beatles recorded a series of ‘open-ended’ answers for use by US disc jockeys today at EMI’s Manchester Square headquarters. Continue reading The Beatles record a series of ‘open-ended’ answers for use by US disc jockeys 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 4 1964)
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‘There! I’ve Said It Again’ by Bobby Vinton peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 4 1964)
(Saturday, January 4, 1964) — “There! I’ve Said It Again” Bobby Vinton peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks (Jan. 4/11/18/25, 1964). Continue reading ‘There! I’ve Said It Again’ by Bobby Vinton peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 4 1964)
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‘Quicksand’ by Martha and the Vandellas peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 4 1964)
(Saturday, January 4, 1964) — “Quicksand” by Martha and the Vandellas peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Quicksand’ by Martha and the Vandellas peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 4 1964)
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The Beatles debut on American prime time TV 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 3 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles On The Jack Paar Show (Bournemouth Footage) - 3 January 1964'
(Friday, January 3, 1964, 10:00 p.m. EST) — The Beatles debuted on American prime time television tonight when The Jack Paar Program showed a clip of the group performing at Bournemouth’s Winter Gardens Theatre in England on Nov. 16, 1963. Continue reading The Beatles debut on American prime time TV 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 3 1964)
