Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

Paul McCartney returns to London ahead of MBE announcement 60 years ago this hour (June 11 1965)


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(Friday, June 11, 1965, about midnight British Summer Time) — Paul McCartney returned to London this evening one day early from a two-week holiday in Portugal so all The Beatles could be in Britain on the day it was announced that they would be awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire. Continue reading Paul McCartney returns to London ahead of MBE announcement 60 years ago this hour (June 11 1965)

‘Beatles for Sale (No. 2)’ EP released in UK 60 years ago today (June 4 1965)


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(Friday, June 4, 1965)Beatles for Sale (No. 2), an extended play (EP) by The Beatles, was released today in Britain only, featuring four tracks from the Beatles For Sale album released six months ago.

Two Beatles attend Allen Ginsberg’s 39th birthday party in London 60 years ago today (June 3 1965)


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(Thursday, June 3, 1965) — John Lennon and George Harrison of The Beatles attended beat poet Allen Ginsberg’s 39th birthday party at a basement flat in London’s Chester Square. Continue reading Two Beatles attend Allen Ginsberg’s 39th birthday party in London 60 years ago today (June 3 1965)

Three Beatles attend premiere of Richard Lester’s ‘The Knack (And How To Get It)’ 60 years ago this hour (June 2 1965)

(Wednesday, June 2, 1965, scheduled for 8:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr of The Beatles were among the celebrities who attended the premiere of director Richard Lester’s film The Knack …and How to Get It today at the London Pavilion cinema. Continue reading Three Beatles attend premiere of Richard Lester’s ‘The Knack (And How To Get It)’ 60 years ago this hour (June 2 1965)

The Beatles record final BBC radio musical appearance 60 years ago this hour (May 26 1965)


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(Wednesday, May 26, 1965, 2:30-6:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles recorded what turned out to be their final musical appearance on BBC Radio today for the BBC Light Programme The Beatles (Invite You To Take A Ticket To Ride) at the BBC’s Piccadilly Studios in London, for airing on June 7, 1965, at 10 a.m. Continue reading The Beatles record final BBC radio musical appearance 60 years ago this hour (May 26 1965)

The Beatles re-record ‘Help!’ vocals for film soundtrack 60 years ago this hour (May 24 1965)


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(Monday, May 24, 1965, 7:00-10:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles re-recorded the vocals for the song “Help!” today at CTS Studios, a facility specializing in post-synchronisation, for the soundtrack of their second feature film of the same title.

John Lennon interviewed by Merv Griffin in Cannes 60 years ago today (May 24 1965)


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(Monday, May 24, 1965) — Beatle John Lennon and film director Dick Lester were interviewed today at the Cannes Film Festival in France by Merv Griffin for airing on his American syndicated television talk show on June 1, 1965. Continue reading John Lennon interviewed by Merv Griffin in Cannes 60 years ago today (May 24 1965)

‘Ticket to Ride’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (May 22 1965)

(Saturday, May 22, 1965) — “Ticket to Ride” by The Beatles peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Ticket to Ride’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (May 22 1965)

The Beatles record post-sync work for ‘Help!’ film 60 years ago today (May 18 1965)


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(Tuesday, May 18, 1965) — One week after wrapping up filming for their second feature Help!, The Beatles returned to Twickenham Film Studios today to record post-sync work for the audio track. Continue reading The Beatles record post-sync work for ‘Help!’ film 60 years ago today (May 18 1965)