Video: 'Another Beatles Christmas Record (1964)'
(Friday, December 18, 1964) — The Beatles today released “Another Beatles Christmas Record,” a spoken and musical message by the English rock group released on flexi disc to members of their official fan-clubs in the United Kingdom. Continue reading The Beatles issue annual Christmas disc to UK fan club members 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1964)
Video: 'Beatles '65 (US) Album' (11 clips)
(Tuesday, December 15, 1964) — Beatles ’65, The Beatles’ seventh American album, was released in the U.S. today. Continue reading ‘Beatles ’65’ studio album by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1964)
(Saturday, December 12, 1964) — “Mr. Lonely” by Bobby Vinton peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Mr. Lonely’ by Bobby Vinton peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1964)
(Saturday, December 12, 1964) — “She’s Not There” by The Zombies peaked today at #2 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘She’s Not There’ by The Zombies peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1964)
(Saturday, December 12, 1964) — “I’m into Something Good” by Herman’s Hermits peaked today at #13 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I’m into Something Good’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #13 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1964)
(Monday, December 12, 1964) — The Beatles’ Story, a documentary double album featuring interviews, press conferences, and song snippets with voice-overs documenting the band’s history, debuted at #97 on today’s Billboard 200 album chart. Continue reading ‘The Beatles’ Story’ documentary album debuts at #97 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1964)
Video: 'The Killing Of Sam Cooke: Who Murdered Soul? (Murder Mystery Documentary) | Real Stories'
(Friday, December 11, 1964, 3:00 a.m. PST) — Singer-songwriter Sam Cooke, ranked 16th on Rolling Stone‘s list of the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time,” was fatally shot early today by Bertha Franklin, the manager of the Hacienda Motel at 9137 South Figueroa Street, in Los Angeles, California. Continue reading Legendary singer-songwriter Sam Cooke, 33, shot dead at Hacienda Motel in Los Angeles 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1964)
Video: 'Ringo Starr's tonsils (1964)' (Dec. 10, 1964, at 1:59)
(Thursday, December 10, 1964, morning GMT) — Ringo Starr’s 10-day stay at London’s University College Hospital came to an end today. Continue reading Beatles drummer Ringo Starr discharged from London hospital eight days after successful tonsillectomy 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 1964)
Video: 'Classic Christmas Movies [Compilation] | MEGA CLASSIC CHRISTMAS COMPILATION | Advent Calendar #3' ('Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer' at 25:16)
(Sunday, December 6, 1964, 5:30 p.m. EDT) — Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, a Christmas television special about a misfit reindeer and his friends who look for a place that will accept them and produced in stop motion animation by Rankin/Bass, first aired tonight on NBC. Continue reading ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ Christmas animated television special debuts on NBC 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1964)
(Saturday, December 5, 1964) — “Ringo” by Lorne Greene peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Ringo’ by Lorne Greene peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1964)
