Video: 'Roll Over Beethoven (2023 Mix)'
(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, the group’s 18th appearance on the chart since Jan. 18, 1964. Continue reading ‘Four by the Beatles’ EP by The Beatles debuts at #97 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1964)
Video: 'Ringo Starr on his way to join the Beatles in Australia June 1964, interviews and great footage' (The Beatles in Adelaide at 4:07-6:08)
(Saturday, June 13, 1964, 4:00 p.m. Australian Central Standard Time) — To placate 4,000 fans who had amassed outside their hotel in Adelaide, The Beatles today made a brief appearance on a columned balcony at South Australian Hotel. Continue reading The Beatles wave to 4,000 fans amassed outside their hotel in Adelaide, Australia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1964)
Video: 'Ringo Interview - San Francisco - 13/06/1964'
(Friday, June 12, 1964, 7:40 p.m. PDT) — Beatle Ringo Starr, delayed from joining his band’s world tour by illness, arrived in San Francisco this afternoon en route to meet up with his bandmates, on tour in Australia. Continue reading Ringo Starr arrives in San Francisco on journey to rejoin The Beatles in Australia after illness 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles - Live At The Centennial Hall - June 13rd, 1964' (this was actually taped on June 12, 1964)
(Thursday, June 12, 1964, 7:05 p.m. Australian Central Standard Time) — The Beatles performed their first concert in Australia tonight, the first of two sets at Adelaide’s Centennial Hall, which had just 3,000 seats. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two shows at Centennial Hall in Adelaide, Australia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles, press conference. Adelaide 1964'
(Friday, June 12, 1964, afternoon Australian Central Standard Time) — The Beatles held a press conference this afternoon at the South Australian Hotel in Adelaide, Australia. Continue reading The Beatles hold a press conference in Adelaide 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1964)
Video: 'Beatles Down Under Part 2' (June 12, 1964, at 2:04-3:28)
(Friday, June 12, 1964, 11:57 a.m. Australian Central Standard Time) — An estimated 200,000+ people lined the 10-mile route between Adelaide Airport and the city center today in the hope of seeing The Beatles’ motorcade. Continue reading 200,000+ fans greet The Beatles in Adelaide, Australia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles Leave Sydney For Adelaide On June 12th 1964'
(Friday, June 12, 1964, morning Australian Eastern Standard Time) — The day after they landed on Australian soil, The Beatles flew today from Sydney to Adelaide in a chartered Ansett ANA jet. Continue reading The Beatles depart Sydney for Adelaide, Australia 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles Talk Downunder' (June 11, 1964, at 8:27-10:25)
(Thursday, June 11, 1964) — Following a press conference at the Sheraton Motel Hotel, DJ Bob Rogers recorded interviews with John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles about the “shocking” weather that greeted their arrival in Sydney, Australia. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed by Bob Rogers in Sydney 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 11 1964)
Video: 'Uncut Beatles Sydney Press Conference'
(Thursday, June 11, 1964, 4:30 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time) — The Beatles held their first press conference in Australia this afternoon at the Sheraton Motel. Continue reading The Beatles hold a press conference at Sheraton Motel Hotel in Sydney 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 11 1964)
Video: 'BEATLES GET AUSSIE WELCOME'
(Thursday, June 11, 1964, 7:43 a.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time) — A crowd of 2,000 greeted The Beatles at Sydney’s Mascot International Airport this morning. Continue reading The Beatles land in Sydney, Australia during torrential rain storm 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 11 1964)