(Saturday, May 30, 1964) — “Love Me Do” by The Beatles peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Love Me Do’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1964) →

Video: 'From a Window'

(Friday, May 29, 1964) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles attended a recording session today at EMI Studios in London for “From a Window” as performed by Billy J. Kramer with The Dakotas and written primarily by Paul (officially attributed to fellow Beatle John Lennon and McCartney). Continue reading Paul McCartney attends Billy J. Kramer recording session for ‘From a Window’ in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1964) →

Video: 'Ain't She Sweet'

(Friday, May 29, 1964) — “Ain’t She Sweet” by The Beatles (recorded June 22, 1961, in West Germany with Pete Best on drums) was released as a single today in the UK on the Polydor label (July 6, 1964 in the U.S. on ATCO Records). Continue reading ‘Ain’t She Sweet’ by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1964) →

Video: 'John Lennon and George Harrison Arrive At Heathrow Airport After Tahiti Holiday - 26 May 1964'

(Tuesday, May 26, 1964, non-stop flight from Los Angeles was scheduled to arrive in London at 6:35 a.m. BST) — John Lennon and George Harrison of The Beatles, returned to London this morning from a three-week vacation in Tahiti with Lennon’s wife and Harrison’s girlfriend. Continue reading John Lennon, George Harrison arrive in London after extended vacation 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 26 1964) →

Video: 'John Lennon and George Harrison Leaving Los Angeles Airport After Tahiti Holiday - 26 May 1964'

(Monday, May 25, 1964, non-stop flight to London was scheduled to depart Los Angeles at noon PDT) — John Lennon and George Harrison of The Beatles, in the process of returning home from a three-week vacation with Lennon’s wife and Harrison’s girlfriend in Tahiti, took a three-hour between-planes tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills today before boarding their Pan American flight from Los Angeles to London. Continue reading John Lennon, George Harrison depart Los Angeles for London after brief tour of Hollywood 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 25 1964) →

Video: 'Sie liebt dich (Remastered 2009)'

(Thursday, May 21, 1964) — “Sie Liebt Dich,” a German language version of the smash hit “She Loves You,” and “I’ll Get You” by The Beatles were released today in the U.S. as a single on the Swan label. Continue reading ‘Sie Liebt Dich’/’I’ll Get You’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 21 1964) →

Video: 'Roll Over Beethoven (2023 Mix)'

(Monday, May 11, 1964) — The Beatles today released Four by the Beatles, the second of three Beatles EPs released in the United States and the first of two by Capitol Records. Continue reading The Beatles release ‘Four by the Beatles’ EP 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 11 1964) →

(Saturday, May 9, 1964) — “Do You Want to Know a Secret” by The Beatles peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Do You Want to Know a Secret’ by The Beatles peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964) →

(Saturday, May 9, 1964) — “Thank You Girl” by The Beatles peaked at #35 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Thank You Girl’ by The Beatles peaks at #35 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964) →

(Saturday, May 9, 1964) — “P.S. I Love You” by The Beatles debuted today at #64 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart, the group’s 16th appearance on the chart since Jan. 18, 1964. Continue reading ‘P.S. I Love You’ by The Beatles debuts at #64 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964) →