Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

‘I’m A Loser’/’I Wanna Be Your Man’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Dec 18 1965)


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(Saturday, December 18, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EST) –The Beatles are in Hollywood, where a film producer hires Ringo as stuntman double for Rory Rock and later in Rome, they decide to find a lovely souvenir to take back to the Royal British Museum on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.

‘The Beatles Third Christmas Record’ released to UK fan club members 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1965)


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(Friday, December 17, 1965) — The Beatles released “The Beatles Third Christmas Record,” a spoken and musical message by the English rock group released on flexi disc to members of their official fan-clubs in the United Kingdom. Continue reading ‘The Beatles Third Christmas Record’ released to UK fan club members 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1965)

The Beatles interviewed as they perform final two shows of final UK tour 60 years ago today (Dec 12 1965)


Video: 'THE BEATLES LOST INTERVIEW FROM THE CAPITOL, CARDIFF 1965. (Short sample clip)'

(Sunday, December 12, 1965, shows were scheduled for 5:30 p.m./8:00 p.m. GMT) — As The Beatles performed the final two live concerts of their 10-day, nine-venue, eight-city tour of the UK, the band’s members were interviewed today at the Capitol Cinema in Cardiff, Wales. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed as they perform final two shows of final UK tour 60 years ago today (Dec 12 1965)

‘Everybody’s Trying To Be My Baby’/’I Should Have Known Better’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Dec 11 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles Cartoons - 12'

(Saturday, December 11, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EST) –The Beatles are in Japan when they are forced to take shelter in a religious temple because of a rainstorm and later go to Rome to look for a place to rehearse for the next performance on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.

The Beatles perform first of two shows at London’s Hammersmith Odeon 60 years ago this hour (Dec 10 1965)


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(Friday, December 10, 1965, 6:45 p.m./9:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles’ performed the first two live concerts at the Hammersmith Odeon in London tonight as part of a 10-day, nine-venue, eight-city tour of the UK. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two shows at London’s Hammersmith Odeon 60 years ago this hour (Dec 10 1965)

‘The Beatles’ Million Sellers’ EP released in UK 60 years ago today (Dec 6 1965)

(Monday, December 6, 1965)The Beatles’ Million Sellers, an extended play (EP) by The Beatles, was released today in Britain only, featuring four tracks released by the Beatles that sold over 1 million copies each.

The Beatles perform final shows in hometown of Liverpool 60 years ago this hour (Dec 5 1965)

(Sunday, December 5, 1965, 5:40 p.m./8:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles’ performed two live concerts in Liverpool tonight at the city’s Empire Theatre as part of a 10-day, nine-venue, eight-city tour of the UK. Continue reading The Beatles perform final shows in hometown of Liverpool 60 years ago this hour (Dec 5 1965)

‘I’ll Follow The Sun’/’When I Get Home’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Dec 4 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles Cartoons - 11'

(Saturday, December 4, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EST) — The Beatles are captured by a cowboy outlaw when their car breaks down and later meet Quasimodo when they visit the Cathedral of Notre Dame on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.

The Beatles’ final UK tour begins in Glasgow, Scotland 60 years ago this hour (Dec 3 1965)

(Friday, December 3, 1965, 6:15 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles began a 10-day, nine-venue, eight-city tour of the UK today with two shows at the Odeon Cinema in Glasgow, Scotland. Continue reading The Beatles’ final UK tour begins in Glasgow, Scotland 60 years ago this hour (Dec 3 1965)

The Beatles release sixth studio album ‘Rubber Soul’ 60 years ago today (Dec 3 1965)


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(Friday, December 3, 1965)Rubber Soul, the sixth studio album by British rock group the Beatles, was released today today in the UK. Continue reading The Beatles release sixth studio album ‘Rubber Soul’ 60 years ago today (Dec 3 1965)