Video: 'The Beatles - Yesterday...And Today [1966]'

(Saturday, July 9, 1966) — “Yesterday and Today” by The Beatles debuted at #120 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart.

It was the group’s 17th appearance on the chart since Feb. 1, 1964.

(Saturday, July 9, 1966) — “Rain” by The Beatles peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.

(Friday, July 8, 1966) — Nowhere Man, an extended play (EP) by The Beatles, was released today in Britain only, featuring four songs from the British version of the album Rubber Soul: Nowhere Man, Drive My Car, Michelle and You Won’t See Me.

Image: 'The Beatles in the Philippines Live in Manila Concert 1966'

(Friday, July 8, 1966, 6:00 a.m. BST) — After a few days of rest on their first trip to India, The Beatles arrived this morning at London Airport, eager to complain about the abusive treatment they had received in Manila earlier in the week, with John Lennon declaring: “We’ll just never go to any nuthouses again.” Continue reading The Beatles return to London, slam treatment while in Manila 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 8 1966) →

Image: John Lennon (right, dark glasses) at the Manila International Airport as The Beatles are jostled by angry Philippines before their departure for home.

(Tuesday, July 5, 1966, 4:45 p.m. PHT) — The Beatles finally took off from Manila for New Delhi this afternoon after they had found themselves not only ostracized, but threatened with physical violence from all sides as they made their way to the airport and onto a plane. Continue reading The Beatles jostled by angry Filipinos as they depart Manila 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 5 1966) →

Video: 'The Beatles Live in Manila July 4 1966'

(Monday, July 4, 1966, 4:00 p.m. PHT) — The Beatles performed the first of two shows at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium in Manila, Philippines this afternoon on the second and last stop of the band’s Summer 1966 Asia Mini-Tour.

The Beatles played for a combined audience of 80,000 in attendance for the two shows (the second one at 8:30 p.m.), unmatched anywhere in the band’s touring history. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two shows in Manila 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 4 1966) →

Image: The Beatles at the press conference in Manila

(Sunday, July 3, 1966) — The Beatles arrived in Manila today from Tokyo (via a refueling stop in Hong Kong) wherein, after holding a news conference, they were surrounded by military personnel, separated from their their associates and forced to socialize on the private yacht of industrialist Don Manolo Elizalde off Manila’s south harbor.

The Beatles and entourage moved to the Manila Hotel at around 4:00 a.m. the following day.

Video: '(Synced) The Beatles - Live At The Nippon Budokan Hall - July 2nd, 1966 (Afternoon Performance)'

(Saturday, July 2, 1966, 2:00 p.m. JST) — The Beatles performed the fourth of five shows at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo this afternoon on the first stop of the band’s Summer 1966 Asia Mini-Tour.

Video: 'The Beatles - Live Nippon Budokan 1966 Night 2 (Tokyo, Japan HD 1080p RARE)'

(Friday, July 1, 1966, 2:00 p.m. JST) — The Beatles performed the second of five shows (through July 2) at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo this afternoon on the first stop of the band’s Summer 1966 Asia Mini-Tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform in Tokyo again 50 years ago #OTD this hour (July 1 1966) →