Video: 'The Beatles Off To America (Leaving London For New York) - British Pathe - 7 February 1964'
(Friday, February 7, 1964, approximately 11:30 a.m. GMT) — 4,000 cheering fans saw The Beatles off this afternoon at London Airport for the rock music band’s first-ever visit to the United States. Continue reading The Beatles depart London for New York City and first-ever U.S. visit 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 7 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles Arrive Back In London From Paris - Associated Press - 5 February 1964'
(Wednesday, February 5, 1964, 1:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles and their entourage returned to London Airport today from Le Bourget, Paris, following their three-week residency at the Olympia Theatre, Paris. Continue reading The Beatles return to London after three-week residency in Paris 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 1964)
(Saturday, February 1, 1964) — “I Want to Hold Your Hand” by The Beatles peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for seven consecutive weeks (Feb. 1/8/15/22/29, Mar. 7/14, 1964). Continue reading The Beatles score first number one hit in USA when ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ tops today’s Billboard Hot 100 chart 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 1 1964)
(Saturday, February 1, 1964) — “You Don’t Own Me” by Lesley Gore peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘You Don’t Own Me’ by Lesley Gore peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 1 1964)
(Saturday, February 1, 1964) — “Out of Limits” by The Marketts peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Out of Limits’ by The Marketts peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 1 1964)
(Saturday, February 1, 1964) — “Charade” by Henry Mancini peaked at #36 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Charade’ by Henry Mancini peaks at #36 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 1 1964)
(Saturday, February 1, 1964) — “Please Please Me” by the English rock band The Beatles debuted at #68 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, the group’s third appearance on the chart following “I Want To Hold Your Hand” and “She Loves You.” Continue reading ‘Please Please Me’ by The Beatles debuts at #68 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 1 1964)
Video: 'Meet the Beatles! (Full Album)' (12 clips)
(Saturday, February 1, 1964) — Meet the Beatles! by The Beatles debuted at #92 on Billboard‘s 200 album charts. Continue reading The Beatles make first appearance on Billboard album chart as ‘Meet The Beatles’ debuts at #92 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 1 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand - Komm Gib Mir Deine Hand Outtakes (Remastered)' (Jan. 29, 1964 at 1:09)
(Wednesday, January 29, 1964, morning/afternoon CET) — The Beatles, in their first and only EMI recording session outside the United Kingdom until 1968, recorded German versions of “I Want To Hold Your Hand” and “She Loves You” today at EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, 62 Rue de Sevres, Paris. Continue reading The Beatles record German versions of ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ and ‘She Loves You’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 29 1964)
(Saturday, January 25, 1964) — “Surfin’ Bird” by The Trashmen peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Surfin’ Bird’ by The Trashmen peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 25 1964)
