Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

John Lennon, George Harrison filmed having mock sword fight at Dromolan Castle in Ireland 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1964)


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(Friday, March 27, 1964) — While enjoying an Easter break at Dromolan Castle in County Clare Ireland, John Lennon and George Harrison of The Beatles posed for newspaper photographers today having a mock sword fight and playing croquet on the hotel’s grounds. Continue reading John Lennon, George Harrison filmed having mock sword fight at Dromolan Castle in Ireland 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1964)

The Beatles complete four consecutive days of filming at London’s Scala Theatre for first feature film 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 26 1964)


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(Thursday, March 26, 1964) — The Beatles today concluded the fourth of four consecutive days of filming at the Scala Theatre in London for the band’s first film A Hard Day’s Night. Continue reading The Beatles complete four consecutive days of filming at London’s Scala Theatre for first feature film 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 26 1964)

Britain’s Prince Philip presents The Beatles with two Carl Alan Awards in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1964)


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(Monday, March 23, 1964, 10:25-11:15 p.m. BST) — Britain’s Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, presented the Beatleswith two awards tonight for their work the previous year on The Carl-Alan Awards, broadcast live on BBC-TV from the Empire Ballroom in London. Continue reading Britain’s Prince Philip presents The Beatles with two Carl Alan Awards in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1964)

‘Do You Want to Know a Secret’/’Thank You Girl’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1964)


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(Monday, March 23, 1964) — The Beatles released “Do You Want to Know a Secret” and “Thank You Girl” today in the U.S. as a single on the Vee-Jay label. Continue reading ‘Do You Want to Know a Secret’/’Thank You Girl’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1964)

‘Souvenir of Their Visit to America’ EP by The Beatles released in U.S. 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1964)


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(Monday, March 23, 1964)Souvenir of Their Visit to America by The Beatles was released today, the first of three Beatles EPs released in the U.S. and the only one released by Vee-Jay Records. Continue reading ‘Souvenir of Their Visit to America’ EP by The Beatles released in U.S. 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1964)

Beatle John Lennon publishes ‘In His Own Write,’ his first book, 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1964)


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(Monday, March 23, 1964) — John Lennon’s first book, In His Own Write, was published today in Britain by Jonathan Cape. Continue reading Beatle John Lennon publishes ‘In His Own Write,’ his first book, 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1964)

‘She Loves You’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1964)

(Saturday, March 21, 1964) — “She Loves You” by The Beatles peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks (March 21/28, 1964). Continue reading ‘She Loves You’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1964)

‘I Saw Her Standing There’ by The Beatles peaks at #14 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1964)

(Saturday, March 21, 1964) — “I Saw Her Standing There” by The Beatles peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Saw Her Standing There’ by The Beatles peaks at #14 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1964)

‘Roll Over Beethoven’ by The Beatles debuts at #79 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1964)

(Saturday, March 21, 1964) — “Roll Over Beethoven” by The Beatles debuted at #79 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, the group’s 10th appearance on the chart in ten weeks. Continue reading ‘Roll Over Beethoven’ by The Beatles debuts at #79 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1964)

‘My Boyfriend Got A Beatle Haircut’ by Donna Lynn peaks at #83 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1964)

(Saturday, March 21, 1964) — “My Boyfriend Got A Beatle Haircut” by Donna Lynn peaked at #83 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘My Boyfriend Got A Beatle Haircut’ by Donna Lynn peaks at #83 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1964)