Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

Country singer Jim Reeves dies in plane crash 50 years ago this hour (July 31 1964)


Video: 'EXCLUSIVE! Jim Reeves Plane Crash Video'

(Friday, July 31, 1964, 4:52 p.m. local time) — Country singer-songwriter Jim Reeves, 40, and his manager, Dean Manuel, were killed today when the private plane Reeves was piloting crashed in bad weather near Nashville. Continue reading Country singer Jim Reeves dies in plane crash 50 years ago this hour (July 31 1964)

The Beatles arrive at Arlanda Airport in Stockholm 50 years ago this hour (July 28 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles in Sweden 1964' (July 28, 1964, airport arrival at 0:00-1:55)

(Tuesday, July 28, 1964, 12:30 p.m. CET) — The Beatles arrived today at Arlanda Airport in Stockholm, where more than 3,000 fans were waiting to welcome them to Sweden.

‘Four by the Beatles’ EP by The Beatles debuts at #97 on USA charts 50 years ago today (June 13 1964)


Audio: 'Four by The Beatles (EP)'

(Saturday, June 13, 1964)“Four by the Beatles”, an extended play (EP) featuring four previously released songs by The Beatles, debuted today at #97 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for one week, the group’s 18th appearance on the chart since Jan. 18, 1964.

The Beatles arrive in Hong Kong 50 years ago this hour (June 8 1964)


Video: 'Beatles Anthology (6/8) - Part 3' (June 8, 1964, at 6:09-6:39)

(Monday, June 8, 1964, 4:40 p.m. local time) — More than 1,000 fans were waiting for The Beatles at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Airport when the rock band arrived today on their world tour.

The Beatles filmed on flight to Hong Kong 50 years ago today (June 7 1964)


Video: 'Beatles Anthology (6/8) - Part 3' (June 7, 1964, at 5:27-6:09)

(Sunday, June 7, 1964, 11:15 a.m. BST) — The Beatles were filmed today on one or more of their flights between London and Hong Kong; Paul McCartney was interviewed today by Bob Rogers of Australia’s Channel 7.

The Beatles hold press conference at Schiphol Airport 50 years ago this hour (June 5 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles In Holland, 1964' (press conference at :00-:15; TV interview at :31)

(Friday, June 5, 1964, 1:30 p.m. CET) — The Beatles held a press conference in the VIP Room at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, soon after their arrival from Copenhagen. Later in the afternoon at their hotel in Downtown Amsterdam, the group was interviewed by a TV reporter looking for autographs.