Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

The Beatles return to London following North American tour 60 years ago this hour (Aug 31 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles Return Home Newsreel footage - 31 August 1966'

(Wednesday, August 31, 1966, early morning British Summer Time) — In their final public airport arrival photo call as a touring group, The Beatles returned home early this morning at London Airport following The Beatles’ 1966 US tour, greeted by several thousand screaming fans. Continue reading The Beatles return to London following North American tour 60 years ago this hour (Aug 31 1966)

The Beatles perform last concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco 60 years ago this hour (Aug 29 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles: Live In San Francisco (August 29th, 1966)'

(Monday, August 29, 1966, 9:27 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles concluded their third North American tour tonight by performing what would be their last concert with a 35-minute set before an estimated 25,000 fans at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. Continue reading The Beatles perform last concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco 60 years ago this hour (Aug 29 1966)

The Beatles arrive in San Francisco for final concert 60 years ago this hour (Aug 29 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles - Live Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California 1966' (2 clips of airport arrival, 1 clip of stadium arrival)

(Monday, August 29, 1966, 5:45 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles arrived today at San Francisco International Airport for what would turn out to be the group’s final concert on the 14th stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in San Francisco for final concert 60 years ago this hour (Aug 29 1966)

The Beatles perform at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles 60 years ago this hour (Aug 28 1966)


Video: '[NEW 4K SCAN] The Beatles - Live at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles (August 28th, 1966) - Super 8 Film'

(Sunday, August 28, 1966, approximately 9:33-10:00 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles performed tonight at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles with 45,000 in attendance on the 13th stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles 60 years ago this hour (Aug 28 1966)

All four Beatles face reporters together in Seattle for the last time 60 years ago this hour (Aug 25 1966)


Video: 'Beatles in Seattle, WA 1966' (press conference at 1:40-2:43)

(Thursday, August 25, 1966, 8:00 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles held what turned out to be their last ever joint press conference tonight in Seattle, between performing two shows at Seattle Coliseum (afternoon and evening) on the 12th stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour.
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The Beatles perform first of two shows at Seattle Center Coliseum 60 years ago this hour (Aug 25 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles: Live In Seattle (August 25th, 1966) (Early Show)'

(Thursday, August 25, 1966, approximately 4:30 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles took the stage at the Seattle Center Coliseum this afternoon, performing the first of two shows on the 12th stop of their third—and what would turn out to be final—North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two shows at Seattle Center Coliseum 60 years ago this hour (Aug 25 1966)

The Beatles touch down in Seattle in pivotal stop on band’s third North American tour 60 years ago this hour (Aug 25 1966)


Video: 'Beatles in Seattle, WA 1966' (arrival at 0:00-1:01)

(Thursday, August 25, 1966, 1:40 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles landed at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport today on the 12th stop of the British rock band’s 14-stop third (and what would turn out to be last) North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles touch down in Seattle in pivotal stop on band’s third North American tour 60 years ago this hour (Aug 25 1966)

The Beatles hold press conference at Capitol Records Tower in Los Angeles 60 years ago (Aug 24 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles - In Capitol Records Tower, Los Angeles, CA 1966' (7 clips)

(Wednesday, August 24, 1966, evening PDT) — Having arrived early morning in Los Angeles directly from their Shea Stadium concert in New York City, The Beatles held a press conference tonight at the Capitol Records Tower during a break in The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading The Beatles hold press conference at Capitol Records Tower in Los Angeles 60 years ago (Aug 24 1966)

The Beatles arrive at Los Angeles International Airport 60 years ago (Aug 24 1966)


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(Wednesday, August 24, 1966, early morning PDT) — The Beatles arrived in Los Angeles before dawn today after an overnight flight from New York, beginning a brief respite from their current American concert tour before heading north for an appearance in Seattle. Continue reading The Beatles arrive at Los Angeles International Airport 60 years ago (Aug 24 1966)

The Beatles perform at Shea Stadium in New York 60 years ago this hour (Aug 23 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles: Live In New York (August 23rd, 1966)'

(Tuesday, August 23, 1966, 9:20 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles held the second and what would turn out to be their final concert at New York’s Shea Stadium tonight with 44,600 in attendance on the 11th stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform at Shea Stadium in New York 60 years ago this hour (Aug 23 1966)