Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

The Beatles arrive at Chicago’s Midway Airport 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1964)


Video: '1964 Beatles - Chicago - WGN news broadcast'

(Saturday, September 5, 1964, 4:40 p.m. CDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles landed at Midway Airport this afternoon, marking the 13th stop on their inaugural full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles arrive at Chicago’s Midway Airport 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1964)

The Beatles depart Milwaukee 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles play Milwaukee in 1964' (The Beatles depart at 1:10)

(Saturday, September 5, 1964, afternoon CDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles departed Mitchell Field in Milwaukee this afternoon on a flight to Chicago, concluding the band’s 12th stop on their first full North American Tour. Continue reading The Beatles depart Milwaukee 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1964)

‘The House of the Rising Sun’ by The Animals peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1964)

(Saturday, September 5, 1964) — “The House of the Rising Sun” by The Animals peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Sept. 5/12/19, 1964). Continue reading ‘The House of the Rising Sun’ by The Animals peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1964)

‘How Do You Do It?’ by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1964)

(Saturday, September 5, 1964) — “How Do You Do It?” by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘How Do You Do It?’ by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1964)

The Beatles perform at Milwaukee Arena during North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Milwaukee Arena, Wisconsin, USA (Friday 4th September 1964)'

(Friday, September 4, 1964, 9:08 p.m. CDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles performed for 12,000 fans tonight at the Milwaukee Arena on the 12th stop of the band’s first full North American Tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform at Milwaukee Arena during North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1964)

The Beatles hold Milwaukee press conference without John Lennon 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles play Milwaukee in 1964' (press conference at 2:15)

(Friday, September 4, 1964, 5:00 p.m. CDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles, continuing their first full North American tour, held a press conference and granted interviews this afternoon and early evening at the Coach House Motor Inn in Milwaukee. The event marked the 12th stop on their groundbreaking tour. Continue reading The Beatles hold Milwaukee press conference without John Lennon 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1964)