Video: 'John Lennon Talks About New York And The Concert At Forest Hills On 29th August 1964'

(Saturday, August 29, 1964, afternoon EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — After a late-night session with Bob Dylan that included the band’s introduction to marijuana, The Beatles slept in until the afternoon, resting up before their second New York City show in as many days. Continue reading The Beatles gear up for second NYC show after wild night with Bob Dylan and first experience smoking pot 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1964) →

(Saturday, August 29, 1964) — “I’ll Cry Instead” by The Beatles peaked at #25 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I’ll Cry Instead’ by The Beatles peaks at #25 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1964) →

Video: 'George Harrison Gives His Views On Press Conferences, A Hard Day'S Night And The Usa Compared...'

(Friday, August 28, 1964, evening EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles were driven to a helicopter and airlifted to Forest Hills tonight at around 7:30 p.m. EDT for their highly anticipated concert at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, New York City. Continue reading The Beatles airlifted to Forest Hills for historic Queens 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) →

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) →

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) →

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) →

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) →

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) →

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) →