Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

The Beatles filmed boarding at Miami Airport for flight to New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 21 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Leaving Miami - WTVJ Channel 6 News (Raw Footage) - 21 February 1964'

(Friday, February 21, 1964, flight scheduled to depart Miami at 5:18 p.m. EST) — The Beatles were filmed today boarding their flight to New York, on their way home to London. Continue reading The Beatles filmed boarding at Miami Airport for flight to New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 21 1964)

The Beatles filmed preparing for trip home from Miami 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 21 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles At Deauville Hotel, Miami, USA - Maysles Brothers - 21 February 1964

(Friday, February 21, 1964) — The Beatles (except for John Lennon) were filmed today clowning around in their hotel room in Miami as they prepared for the trip home to London via New York. Continue reading The Beatles filmed preparing for trip home from Miami 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 21 1964)

The Beatles meet boxer Cassius Clay in Miami 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Meeting Muhammad Ali - BBC News - 18 February 1964'

(Tuesday, February 18, 1964, 1:00 p.m. EST) — The Beatles today were taken to Fifth Street Gym in Miami, the training camp of boxer Cassius Clay (later known as Muhammad Ali) who was preparing for his Feb. 25, 1964, fight against heavyweight champion Sonny Liston. Continue reading The Beatles meet boxer Cassius Clay in Miami 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1964)

The Beatles enjoy well-earned day off in Miami 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 17 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Sailing On A Yacht In Miami - Color Home Movie - 14 February 1964'

(Monday, February 17, 1964) — The day after their second Ed Sullivan Show appearance, The Beatles enjoyed a well-earned day off in Miami, in which they tried water-skiing. Continue reading The Beatles enjoy well-earned day off in Miami 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 17 1964)

The Beatles perform second live appearance on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 16 1964)


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(Sunday, February 16, 1964, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — One week after their record-breaking debut on the CBS variety television series The Ed Sullivan Show, The Beatles made their second live appearance from the Deauville Hotel in Miami Beach in front of an audience of 2,600. Continue reading The Beatles perform second live appearance on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 16 1964)

The Beatles perform at dress rehearsal for ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ in Miami 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 16 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Ed Sullivan Show Rehearsal - 16 February 1964' (click here to watch video of the full dress rehearsal performance by The Beatles

(Sunday, February 16, 1964, dress rehearsal scheduled to begin 2:30 p.m. EST) — The Beatles rehearsed this afternoon for their second live appearance on the CBS-TV variety television series The Ed Sullivan Show at the Deauville Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida. Continue reading The Beatles perform at dress rehearsal for ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ in Miami 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 16 1964)

‘Meet The Beatles’ album by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 15 1964)


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(Saturday, February 15, 1964)Meet the Beatles! by The Beatles peaked at #1 on Billboard‘s Top LP’s chart for 11 weeks (Feb. 15/22/29, Mar. 7/14/21/28, Apr. 4/11/18/25, 1964). Continue reading ‘Meet The Beatles’ album by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 15 1964)

‘The Beatles with Tony Sheridan and Their Guests’ album debuts at #147 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 15 1964)


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(Saturday, February 15, 1964)The Beatles with Tony Sheridan and Their Guests, featuring “Cry for a Shadow,” an instrumental written and recorded by The Beatles, plus three other 1961 recordings with the fledgling group (with Pete Best on drums) backing fellow British guitarist and vocalist Tony Sheridan, debuted at #147 on today’s Billboard‘s 200 album chart, the group’s third appearance on the chart in as many weeks. Continue reading ‘The Beatles with Tony Sheridan and Their Guests’ album debuts at #147 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 15 1964)