Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

Chaos at The Beatles’ press conference at Cinnamon Cinder nightclub in Hollywood 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 23 1964)


Video: '23 de agosto de 1964 - Conferencia "Cinnamon Cinder" - Los Ángeles'

(Sunday, August 23, 1964, approximately 7:00 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles’ press conference at the Cinnamon Cinder nightclub, partly owned by KRLA disc jockey Bob Eubanks, descended into chaos tonight as teenage girls, some posing as reporters, clamored for attention on the band’s 25-city, 32-show North American tour. Continue reading Chaos at The Beatles’ press conference at Cinnamon Cinder nightclub in Hollywood 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 23 1964)

Chaos erupts at The Beatles’ Vancouver concert as 20,000 fans overwhelm Empire Stadium 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Live At Vancouver, Canada (22th August 1964)'

(Saturday, August 22, 1964, 9:23 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles performed tonight for 20,261 fans at Empire Stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia, marking the fifth show in the fourth city of their 25-city, 32-show North American tour. Continue reading Chaos erupts at The Beatles’ Vancouver concert as 20,000 fans overwhelm Empire Stadium 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

The Beatles address finances, influences, and past drummer at Vancouver press conference ahead of Canadian debut 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - Vancouver 1964 - Interviews / Press conference part 1' (press conference begins at 12:16)

(Saturday, August 22, 1964, 7:00-8:00 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles held a press conference this evening in Press Room 19 at Empire Stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia, ahead of their Canadian debut on the fourth stop of their 25-city, 32-show North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles address finances, influences, and past drummer at Vancouver press conference ahead of Canadian debut 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1964)

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


Video: '22 agosto 1964 - 1er Tour en Norteamérica - Empire Stadium - Vancouver - Canadá' (Aug. 22, 1964, arrival at 0:03)

(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)


Video: 'The Beatles - Something New FULL ALBUM'

(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)


Video: 'The Beatles Live At Seattle Coliseum, Seattle (21 August, 1964)'

(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)


Video: 'Beatles - Seattle Press Conference (1964)'

(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)


Video: 'The Beatles arrive in Seattle'

(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)