Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

‘Rubber Soul’ album by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Dec 25 1966)

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Video: 'The Beatles - Rubber Soul (1965) [Capitol Records/American Version] | Full Album'

(Saturday, January 8, 1966) — The North American version of the studio album Rubber Soul by The Beatles peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s 200 album chart for six consecutive weeks (Jan. 8/15/22/29, Feb. 5/12, 1966).

It was the group’s seventh of a record 19 number one albums on the chart (1964-2001).

In 2003, Rubber Soul was ranked number five on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time.”

‘Don’t Bother Me/No Reply’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Dec 25 1965)

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Video: 'The Beatles Cartoons - 14'

(Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EST) –The Beatles are staying at a hotel in Rome when Ringo remembers they have a concert to do that night in Barcelona and later in Hawaii, they are warned by a local detective about Anyface, the world’s greatest master of disguise, on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.

The Beatles’ ‘Rubber Soul’ studio album certified gold 60 years ago today (Dec 24 1965)

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Video: 'The Beatles - Rubber Soul (1965) [Capitol Records/American Version] | Full Album'

(Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24, 1965) — The Beatles earned a gold record today from the Recording Industry Association of America for the album Rubber Soul, just 18 days after it was released.

‘We Can Work It Out’ by The Beatles debuts at #36 in USA 60 years ago today (Dec 18 1965)

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Video: 'We Can Work It Out (2023 Mix)'

(Friday, December 3, 1965) — “We Can Work It Out” by The Beatles debuted at #36 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘We Can Work It Out’ by The Beatles debuts at #36 in USA 60 years ago today (Dec 18 1965) →

‘I’m A Loser’/’I Wanna Be Your Man’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Dec 18 1965)

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Video: 'The Beatles Cartoon TV Series Episode 13'

(Saturday, December 18, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EST) –The Beatles are in Hollywood, where a film producer hires Ringo as stuntman double for Rory Rock and later in Rome, they decide to find a lovely souvenir to take back to the Royal British Museum on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.

‘The Beatles Third Christmas Record’ released to UK fan club members 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1965)

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Video: 'Beatles Christmas 1965 - The Beatles Third Christmas Record'

(Friday, December 17, 1965) — The Beatles released “The Beatles Third 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 Third Christmas Record’ released to UK fan club members 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1965) →

The Beatles interviewed as they perform final two shows of final UK tour 60 years ago today (Dec 12 1965)

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Video: 'THE BEATLES LOST INTERVIEW FROM THE CAPITOL, CARDIFF 1965. (Short sample clip)'

(Sunday, December 12, 1965, shows were scheduled for 5:30 p.m./8:00 p.m. GMT) — As The Beatles performed the final two live concerts of their 10-day, nine-venue, eight-city tour of the UK, the band’s members were interviewed today at the Capitol Cinema in Cardiff, Wales. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed as they perform final two shows of final UK tour 60 years ago today (Dec 12 1965) →

‘Everybody’s Trying To Be My Baby’/’I Should Have Known Better’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Dec 11 1965)

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Video: 'The Beatles Cartoons - 12'

(Saturday, December 11, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EST) –The Beatles are in Japan when they are forced to take shelter in a religious temple because of a rainstorm and later go to Rome to look for a place to rehearse for the next performance on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.

The Beatles perform first of two shows at London’s Hammersmith Odeon 60 years ago this hour (Dec 10 1965)

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Video: 'The Beatles - Live at the Hammersmith Odeon, London (December 10th 1965, NEW Restored & Synced Film)'

(Friday, December 10, 1965, 6:45 p.m./9:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles’ performed the first two live concerts at the Hammersmith Odeon in London tonight as part of a 10-day, nine-venue, eight-city tour of the UK. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two shows at London’s Hammersmith Odeon 60 years ago this hour (Dec 10 1965) →

‘The Beatles’ Million Sellers’ EP released in UK 60 years ago today (Dec 6 1965)

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(Monday, December 6, 1965) — The Beatles’ Million Sellers, an extended play (EP) by The Beatles, was released today in Britain only, featuring four tracks released by the Beatles that sold over 1 million copies each.