Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

The Beatles face press scrutiny in New York before historic Forest Hills concert 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1964)


Video: 'Beatles Press Conference_Delmonico Hotel, New York'

(Friday, August 28, 1964, 5:30 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles held a lively press conference today in the Crystal Ballroom of the Delmonico Hotel in New York City, just hours before their highly anticipated performance at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens during the group’s their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles face press scrutiny in New York before historic Forest Hills concert 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1964)

The Beatles’ drummer Ringo Starr reunited with stolen medal in New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1964)


Video: 'Ringo finds St. Christopher's Medal'

(Friday, August 28, 1964, 4:00 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — Just 24.5 hours after a fan grabbed Ringo Starr’s St. Christopher medal and tore it away as he entered New York City’s Delmonico Hotel, The Beatles’ drummer got it back today with the help of local DJs. Continue reading The Beatles’ drummer Ringo Starr reunited with stolen medal in New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1964)

Ringo Starr’s cherished medal snatched amid chaos of The Beatles’ return to New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Arrive in J. F. K. Airport, New York City 28. August 1964'

(Friday, August 28, 1964, The Beatles landed at JFK Airport at 2:55 a.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles landed at Kennedy Airport early this morning, greeted by 3,000 fervent fans as they arrived from Cincinnati to continue their first full North American tour. Continue reading Ringo Starr’s cherished medal snatched amid chaos of The Beatles’ return to New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1964)

The Beatles rock 14,000 fans at Cincinnati Gardens despite union dispute 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Cincinnati Gardens, Cincinnati, USA (Thursday 27th August 1964)'

(Thursday, August 27, 1964, 9:35 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles electrified 14,000 fans tonight at Cincinnati Gardens in Ohio, despite nearly being derailed by a Musicians’ Union demand to include local bands in the lineup. Continue reading The Beatles rock 14,000 fans at Cincinnati Gardens despite union dispute 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1964)

The Beatles hold a press conference in Cincinnati 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1964)


Video: 'Archives: The Beatles visit Cincinnati in 1964' (Aug. 27, 1964, press conference at 5:02)

(Thursday, August 27, 1964, evening EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles held a press conference tonight after their arrival at Cincinnati Gardens during the seventh stop of the band’s first full North American Tour. Continue reading The Beatles hold a press conference in Cincinnati 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1964)

Beatlemania hits Cincinnati: 1,100 Fans greet Fab Four at Lunken Airport 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1964)


Video: '27 de agosto de 1964 - Cincinnati Gardens - Cincinnati' (airport arrival on Aug. 27, 1964, at 0:06-2:32)

(Thursday, August 27, 1964, 5:05 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles arrived this afternoon at Lunken Airport in Cincinnati, flying in from Denver to kick off the seventh stop of their first full North American tour. Continue reading Beatlemania hits Cincinnati: 1,100 Fans greet Fab Four at Lunken Airport 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1964)

Ringo Starr bids farewell to KRLA-AM listeners as The Beatles depart Denver 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1964)


Video: 'HEAR THE BEATLES TELL ALL' (Aug. 27, 1964, at 25:50)

(Thursday, August 27, 1964, noon MDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — Ringo Starr was interviewed today by KRLA-AM’s Jim Steck as The Beatles departed at Stapleton Field in Denver (for Cincinnati) during the sixth stop of the band’s first full North American Tour. Continue reading Ringo Starr bids farewell to KRLA-AM listeners as The Beatles depart Denver 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1964)

The Beatles rock Red Rocks: Fab Four thrill 7,000 fans in Colorado 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1964)


Video: '26 de agosto de 1964 - Red Rocks Amphitheatre - Denver'

(Wednesday, August 26, 1964, 9:30 p.m. MDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles performed tonight for 7,000 fans at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, located 10 miles west of Denver, during the sixth stop of their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles rock Red Rocks: Fab Four thrill 7,000 fans in Colorado 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1964)

The Beatles chat with KRLA’s Dave Hull after stowaway incident in Denver 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1964)


Video: 'HEAR THE BEATLES TELL ALL' (Aug. 26, 1964, at 18:24-22:16; 24:48-25:44)

(Wednesday, August 26, 1964, afternoon MDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles were interviewed today by Dave Hull of KRLA-AM at the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver, soon after their arrival from Los Angeles. Continue reading The Beatles chat with KRLA’s Dave Hull after stowaway incident in Denver 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1964)

John Lennon’s late-night tell-all: Beatles star chats with KRLA in Bel Air 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1964)


Video: 'HEAR THE BEATLES TELL ALL' (Aug. 26, 1964, at 0:03-12:56)

(Wednesday, August 26, 1964, approximately midnight PDT) — John Lennon of The Beatles was interviewed late tonight/early this morning by Jim Steck of KRLA-AM Los Angeles at Reginald Owen’s residence in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Continue reading John Lennon’s late-night tell-all: Beatles star chats with KRLA in Bel Air 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1964)