Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

The Beatles touch down in Vancouver for first-ever Canadian show 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)


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(Saturday, August 22, 1964, approximately 6:00 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles, after one false start, crossed the border this afternoon, flying from Seattle to Vancouver, BC, for their first-ever show in Canada, marking the fifth show of the band’s 25-city, 32-show North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles touch down in Vancouver for first-ever Canadian show 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

‘Something New’ album by The Beatles peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)


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(Saturday, August 22, 1964)Something New by The Beatles peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart. Continue reading ‘Something New’ album by The Beatles peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

‘Ain’t She Sweet’ by The Beatles peaks at #19 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

(Saturday, August 22, 1964) — “Ain’t She Sweet” by The Beatles (recorded in June 1961 with Pete Best on drums) peaked at #19 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Ain’t She Sweet’ by The Beatles peaks at #19 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

‘I’ll Keep You Satisfied’ by Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas peaks at #30 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

(Saturday, August 22, 1964) — “I’ll Keep You Satisfied” by Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas (and written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked today at #30 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I’ll Keep You Satisfied’ by Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas peaks at #30 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

The Beatles perform for 14,720 fans at Seattle Center Coliseum during North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 21 1964)


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(Friday, August 21, 1964, 9:30 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles performed tonight in front of 14,720 fans at the Seattle Center Coliseum in Seattle, Washington, the fourth show of the band’s 25-city, 32-show North American Tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform for 14,720 fans at Seattle Center Coliseum during North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 21 1964)

The Beatles discuss fan mail, future plans, and rumors at Seattle press conference 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 21 1964)


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(Friday, August 21, 1964, 9:00 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles held a press conference tonight backstage at the Seattle Coliseum, just before performing the fourth show of their 25-city, 32-show North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles discuss fan mail, future plans, and rumors at Seattle press conference 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 21 1964)

Ringo Starr shares tour insights as The Beatles arrive in Seattle 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 21 1964)


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(Friday, August 21, 1964, 3:25 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles arrived this afternoon at Seattle-Tacoma Airport, where band member Ringo Starr was interviewed by Larry Kane on the third stop of their 32-show, 25-city North American tour. Continue reading Ringo Starr shares tour insights as The Beatles arrive in Seattle 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 21 1964)

Bomb threat doesn’t stop The Beatles’ Vegas concerts, draws thousands of fans 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Convention Center, Las Vegas, USA (Thursday 20th August 1964'

(Thursday, August 20, 1964, shows scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles performed two shows today at the Las Vegas Convention Center, each attended by 8,000 fans. Continue reading Bomb threat doesn’t stop The Beatles’ Vegas concerts, draws thousands of fans 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1964)

The Beatles interviewed backstage by WFUN’s Larry Kane in Las Vegas 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1964)


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(Thursday, August 20, 1964, 3:30 p.m. PDT) — Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr of The Beatles were interviewed by WFUN-AM’s Larry Kane this afternoon at the Las Vegas Convention Center, just before the group performed the first of two concerts. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed backstage by WFUN’s Larry Kane in Las Vegas 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1964)

The Beatles arrive in Las Vegas on second stop of first full North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1964)


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(Thursday, August 20, 1964, 1:45 a.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles arrived at the Old McCarran Field at McCarran International Airport early this morning in Las Vegas, from where they were driven to the Sahara Hotel. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in Las Vegas on second stop of first full North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1964)