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)
(Saturday, August 15, 1964) — “Everybody Loves Somebody” by Dean Martin peaked today at #1 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Everybody Loves Somebody’ by Dean Martin peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 15 1964)
(Saturday, August 15, 1964) — “I Should Have Known Better” by The Beatles peaked at #53 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Should Have Known Better’ by The Beatles peaks at #53 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay (Aug 15 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)
Video: 'The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night (Original 1964 Theatrical Trailer, 4K Restored 16mm Scan)'
(Tuesday, August 11, 1964, 7:00 p.m. EDT) — A Hard Day’s Night, a comedy film about the hectic lives of the English rock group The Beatles, opened in the U.S. tonight, including the Astor, the Trans-Lux East (both in Manhattan), and other theaters in the New York City area. Continue reading The Beatles’ ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ feature film opens in U.S. 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Aug 11 1964)
Video: 'Baby's In Black (Remastered 2009)'
(Tuesday, August 11, 1964, 7:00-11:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles began sessions for a follow-up album to A Hard Day’s Night tonight, recording Lennon-McCartney’s “Baby’s in Black” in 14 takes at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles begin recording new studio album with ‘Baby’s in Black’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Aug 11 1964)
(Saturday, August 8, 1964) — “Tell Me” by The Rolling Stones peaked today at #24 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks, the first Jagger/Richards song that the band released as an A-side single and their first record to enter the U.S. Top 40. Continue reading ‘Tell Me’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #24 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 8 1964)
