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)
(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: '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)
(Saturday, December 5, 1964) — “I Feel Fine” by The Beatles debuted today at #22 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘I Feel Fine’ by The Beatles debuts at #22 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1964)
(Saturday, December 5, 1964) — “She’s a Woman” by The Beatles debuted today at #46 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘She’s a Woman’ by The Beatles debuts at #46 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1964)
Video: '04-The Beatles - beatles for sale (full album)' (14 clips)
(Friday, December 4, 1964) — Beatles for Sale, the fourth studio album by British rock group the Beatles, was released today in the UK. Continue reading The Beatles release fourth British studio album ‘Beatles for Sale’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 4 1964)
Video: 'Ringo Starr's tonsils (1964)' (Dec. 1, 1964, at 0:00-1:58)
(Tuesday, December 1, 1964) — Beatles drummer Ringo Starr entered University College Hospital in London today, where he will spend the next 10 days recuperating after a scheduled tonsillectomy. Continue reading Beatles drummer Ringo Starr admitted to University College Hospital in London for tonsillectomy 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1964)
Video: 'John Lennon on "Not Only...But Also"' (Nov. 29, 1964, at 3:15)
(Sunday, November 29, 1964, 8:30 p.m. GMT) — The studio sequences for the Jan. 9, 1965, premiere of the BBC2’s series Not Only… But Also, featuring John Lennon of The Beatles, were videotaped this evening at Studio 1, Television Centre in London (the filmed piece was shot Nov. 20, 1964). Continue reading John Lennon tapes studio sequences for ‘Not Only… But Also’ premiere 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 1964)
Video: 'Rock and Roll Music (Live At The BBC For "Saturday Club" / 26th December, 1964)'
(Wednesday, November 25, 1964, 7:00-10:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles performed tonight for the BBC radio’s Saturday Club series at Studio 2, Aeolian Hall in London, for airing on Boxing Day, Dec. 26, 1964, at 10:00 a.m. Continue reading The Beatles record performances for ‘Saturday Club’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 25 1964)
