Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

The Beatles arrive in Toronto for 14th stop on North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1964)


Video: 'BEATLES IN TORONTO' (airport arrival at 0:04-0:44)

(Monday, September 7, 1964, 12:30 a.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles landed at Malton Airport in Toronto early this morning on their chartered Electra airplane from Detroit, marking the band’s 14th stop on their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in Toronto for 14th stop on North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1964)

The Beatles perform first of two shows at Detroit’s Olympia Stadium 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Olympia Stadium, Detroit, USA (Sunday 6th September 1964)'

(Sunday, September 6, 1964, two shows were scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. EDT — The Beatles appeared roughly 80-90 minutes later following four opening acts; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles performed the first of two shows for 15,000 fans (each show) today at Olympia Stadium in Detroit on the 14th stop of the band’s first full first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two shows at Detroit’s Olympia Stadium 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1964)

The Beatles perform for 15,000 frenzied fans at Chicago’s International Amphitheatre 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - Live at Chicago & Press Conference (1964, 1965, 1966) [2K, 60 FPS]' (tonight's concert at 0:00-13:26)

(Saturday, September 5, 1964, 9:20 p.m. CDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles took to the stage at Chicago’s International Amphitheatre tonight, delivering a high-energy performance that thrilled a packed audience of 15,000 on the 13th stop of the band’s first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform for 15,000 frenzied fans at Chicago’s International Amphitheatre 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1964)

The Beatles’ press conference in Chicago turns tense as John Lennon voices frustration 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - Live at Chicago & Press Conference (1964, 1965, 1966) [2K, 60 FPS]' (Sep. 5, 1964, at 13:31-23:09)

(Saturday, September 5, 1964, evening CDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles faced a challenging press conference this evening at Stockyards Inn in Chicago during their 13th stop on their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles’ press conference in Chicago turns tense as John Lennon voices frustration 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1964)

The Beatles arrive at Chicago’s Midway Airport 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1964)


Video: '1964 Beatles - Chicago - WGN news broadcast'

(Saturday, September 5, 1964, 4:40 p.m. CDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles landed at Midway Airport this afternoon, marking the 13th stop on their inaugural full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles arrive at Chicago’s Midway Airport 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1964)

The Beatles depart Milwaukee 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles play Milwaukee in 1964' (The Beatles depart at 1:10)

(Saturday, September 5, 1964, afternoon CDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles departed Mitchell Field in Milwaukee this afternoon on a flight to Chicago, concluding the band’s 12th stop on their first full North American Tour. Continue reading The Beatles depart Milwaukee 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1964)

The Beatles perform at Milwaukee Arena during North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Milwaukee Arena, Wisconsin, USA (Friday 4th September 1964)'

(Friday, September 4, 1964, 9:08 p.m. CDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles performed for 12,000 fans tonight at the Milwaukee Arena on the 12th stop of the band’s first full North American Tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform at Milwaukee Arena during North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1964)

The Beatles hold Milwaukee press conference without John Lennon 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles play Milwaukee in 1964' (press conference at 2:15)

(Friday, September 4, 1964, 5:00 p.m. CDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles, continuing their first full North American tour, held a press conference and granted interviews this afternoon and early evening at the Coach House Motor Inn in Milwaukee. The event marked the 12th stop on their groundbreaking tour. Continue reading The Beatles hold Milwaukee press conference without John Lennon 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1964)

The Beatles arrive in Milwaukee to frenzied fan reception on North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles play Milwaukee in 1964' (arrival at 0:00-2:05)

(Friday, September 4, 1964, 4:30 p.m. CDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles landed at Mitchell Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this afternoon, welcomed by nearly one thousand eager fans, as they embarked on the 12th stop of their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in Milwaukee to frenzied fan reception on North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1964)