Video: '"Beatles" pop singing group arrive in Delhi to warm welcome'
(Wednesday, July 6, 1966, approximately 12:30 a.m. India Standard Time) — Hoping to escape the turmoil of their controversial departure from the Philippines, the members of The Beatles arrived in India early today expecting a quiet stopover before returning to London. Continue reading The Beatles greeted by screaming fans on first visit to India after Manila ordeal 60 years ago this hour (Jul 6 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles’ Most Dangerous Tour Stop'
(Tuesday, July 5, 1966, 4:45 p.m. PHST) — The Beatles finally took off from Manila for New Delhi this afternoon after they had found themselves not only ostracized, but threatened with physical violence from all sides as they made their way to the airport and onto a plane. Continue reading The Beatles jostled by angry Filipinos as they depart Manila 60 years ago this hour (Jul 5 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles Live in Manila July 4 1966'
(Monday, July 4, 1966, 4:00 p.m. Philippine Standard Time) — The Beatles performed the first of two shows at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium in Manila, Philippines this afternoon on the fifth and last stop of the band’s tour of Germany, Japan and the Philippines. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two shows at Manila’s Rizal Memorial Football Stadium 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 4 1966)
Image: The Beatles at the press conference in Manila
(Sunday, July 3, 1966, 4:30 p.m. Philippine Standard Time) — The Beatles arrived in Manila this afternoon from Tokyo (via a refueling stop in Hong Kong) wherein, after holding a news conference at the Philippine Navy Headquarters, they were surrounded by military personnel, separated from their their associates and forced to socialize on the private yacht of industrialist Don Manolo Elizalde, a friend of local concert promoter Ramon Ramos Jr., off Manila’s south harbor. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in Manila, forced to socialize with Filipino fat cat 60 years ago this hour (July 3 1966)
Video: 'Haneda Airport Japanese TV footage #1'
(Sunday, July 3, 1966, 10:38 a.m. Japan Standard Time) — The Beatles, after completing five performances in three days (June 30-July 2, 1966) at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, departed Haneda Airport this morning for Manila (via Hong Kong) to perform two shows in Manila on Monday, July 4, the fifth and final stop of the British rock band’s tour of Germany, Japan and the Philippines. Continue reading The Beatles depart Haneda Airport in Tokyo 60 years ago this hour (Jul 3 1966)
(Saturday, July 2, 1966) — “Strangers in the Night” by Frank Sinatra peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Strangers in the Night’ by Frank Sinatra peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Jul 2 1966)
(Saturday, July 2, 1966) — “Cool Jerk” by The Capitols peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Cool Jerk’ by The Capitols peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (Jul 2 1966)
(Saturday, July 2, 1966) — “Don’t Bring Me Down” by The Animals peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Don’t Bring Me Down’ by The Animals peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago today (Jul 2 1966)
Video: '(Synced) The Beatles - Live At The Nippon Budokan Hall - July 2, 1966 (Evening Show)'
(Saturday, July 2, 1966, 6:30 p.m. Japan Standard Time) — The Beatles performed the fifth of five shows in three days (June 30-July 2, 1966) at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo this evening on the fourth stop of the band’s tour of Germany, Japan and the Philippines.
Video: '(July 2, 1966) The Beatles - Live At The Nippon Budokan Hall, Tokyo, Japan'
(Saturday, July 2, 1966, 2:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time) — The Beatles performed the second of five shows (through July 2) at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo this afternoon on the fourth stop of the band’s tour of Germany, Japan and the Philippines.
