Video: 'John Lennon / Beatles 1966 / Jesus statement'
(Friday, March 4, 1966) — In an interview with Maureen Cleave printed today in the London Evening Standard, John Lennon of The Beatles was quoted as saying: Continue reading ‘We’re more popular than Jesus’ declares Beatle John Lennon 60 years ago today (Mar 4 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles Episode 23'
(Saturday, February 26, 1966, 10:30 a.m. EST) — The Beatles meet a young boy who would rather be one of the Beatles than to stay home with his family, and later, they come across a donkey that upon hearing their music, runs away at breakneck speed on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.
(Friday, February 25, 1966) — George Harrison (of The Beatles) and his new wife Pattie returned to London Airport today (his 23rd birthday) following their honeymoon in Barbados. Continue reading George and Pattie Harrison return from honeymoon 60 years ago today (Feb 25 1966)
Video: 'Nowhere Man (2023 Mix)'
(Monday, February 21, 1966) — The single “Nowhere Man“/”What Goes On” by The Beatles was released today in the U.S. (although not in the UK). Continue reading ‘Nowhere Man’/’What Goes On’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 21 1966)
(Saturday, February 19, 1966) — “A Hard Day’s Night” by Ramsey Lewis Trio (composed by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #29 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ by Ramsey Lewis Trio peaks at #29 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 19 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles Cartoons Episode 22'
(Saturday, February 19, 1966, 10:30 a.m. EST) — The Beatles climb a mountain in the Swiss Alps, and later while on a cruise, they discover a woman being held captive in cabin 13 on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.
(Saturday, February 19, 1966) — “Michelle” by Bud Shank (composed by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #65 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, February 12, 1966) — “Michelle” by David and Jonathan (composed by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles and produced by George Martin, who produced the original Beatles recordings) peaked at #18 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
Video: 'The Beatles - S01E21 - What You're Doing Money'
(Saturday, February 12, 1966, 10:30 a.m. EST) — After returning from a fishing trip, Ringo wanders into a camp of gypsies, and later, after being paid for a New York concert, the Beatles take a leisure trip to Coney Island on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.
Video: 'George Harrison & Pattie Boyd wedding 1966' (Feb. 8, 1966, at 6:58)
(Tuesday, February 8, 1966) — Eighteen days after they married in Esher, Surrey, George Harrison (of popular British rock band The Beatles) and his new wife Pattie boarded a Barbados-bound BOAC flight today at London Airport for their honeymoon. Continue reading George and Pattie Harrison depart for honeymoon 60 years ago today (Feb 8 1966)
