Video: '20 agosto 1964 - 1er Tour Norteamerica - Convention Hall - Las Vegas' (Aug. 20, 1964, arrival at 0:04-1:32)

(Thursday, August 20, 1964, 1:45 a.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles arrived at the Old McCarran Field at McCarran International Airport early this morning in Las Vegas, from where they were driven to the Sahara Hotel. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in Las Vegas on second stop of first full North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1964) →

Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Cow Palace, San Francisco, USA (Wednesday 19th August 1964)'

(Wednesday, August 19, 1964, 9:29-10:02 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles launched their first North American tour before a sell-out crowd of 17,130 yelling their lungs out tonight at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California, near San Francisco. Continue reading The Beatles launch first full North American tour before 17,130 fans near San Francisco 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 19 1964) →

Video: 'The Beatles • Press Conference & Silent B-Roll (San Francisco Airport) • 8-18-64 [RITY Archive]'

(Tuesday, August 18, 1964, evening PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — A few hours after checking in at the San Francisco Hilton, The Beatles tonight held their first full press conference of their first North American tour, which would begin tomorrow night at Daly City’s Cow Palace and include 32 shows in 25 cites. Continue reading The Beatles hold first full press conference of band’s first North American tour in San Francisco 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1964) →

Video: '18 agosto 1964 - 1er Tour Norteamerica - San Francisco'

(Tuesday, August 18, 1964, 6:24 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles arrived in San Francisco tonight to a frenzied reception from a crowd that, though smaller than expected, was intensely enthusiastic. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in San Francisco to begin first full-fledged North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1964) →

Video: 'Beatles conference: Los Angeles August 18, 1964'

(Tuesday, August 18, 1964, 4:15 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — A few hours after leaving Canadian airspace, The Beatles arrived in Los Angeles this afternoon for a brief stop (to go through customs, meet the press, and stretch their legs) before continuing their journey to San Francisco. Continue reading The Beatles land in Los Angeles for brief stop on the way to San Francisco 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1964) →

Video: 'the beatles interview at winnipeg airport'

(Tuesday, August 18, 1964, 2:05 p.m. CST; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles, flying from London to San Francisco via Los Angeles for their first full tour of the U.S., arrived at Winnipeg International Airport in Manitoba, Canada, this afternoon for refueling and a brief wave to some 2,000 waiting fans. Continue reading The Beatles land in Winnipeg for brief refueling stop on way to San Francisco to begin first full North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1964) →

Video: 'Leave My Kitten Alone (Anthology 1 Version)'

(Friday, August 14, 1964, 10:00-11:15 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded “Leave My Kitten Alone” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Leave My Kitten Alone’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Aug 14 1964) →

Video: 'I'm A Loser Recording Sessions (August 14, 1964)'

(Friday, August 14, 1964, 7:00-9:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded two songs for their next album tonight, Lennon-McCartney’s “I’m a Loser” and a cover of “Mr. Moonlight” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘I’m a Loser,’ early version of ‘Mr. Moonlight’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Aug 14 1964) →