Video: 'WNBC Channel 4 - Court Appearance (Raw Footage) - 30 August 1974'
(Friday, August 30, 1974, during sessions for Walls and Bridges) — John Lennon’s lawyer argued today that the former Beatle was targeted for deportation due to rumors he would participate in an antiwar rally at the 1972 Republican National Convention. Continue reading John Lennon’s lawyer claims deportation attempt linked to anti-war rally rumors 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1974)
Video: 'Paul McCartney | The Backyard (Full Audio Tape/30th August 1974)'
(Thursday, August 29, 1974, during sessions for One Hand Clapping) — On the fifth day of Paul McCartney’s One Hand Clapping project, the former Beatle was filmed today performing ten songs, sitting in a chair playing acoustic guitar, in the backyard at EMI Studios in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney filmed performing in backyard of EMI studios in London for ‘One Hand Clapping’ project 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1974)
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: 'My Love (One Hand Clapping Sessions)'
(Thursday, August 29, 1974, during sessions for One Hand Clapping) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band Wings continued recording sessions today for their live-in-studio album, One Hand Clapping, at Abbey Road Studios in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record overdubs for ‘One Hand Clapping’ live-in-studio album in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1974)
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: 'Tomorrow (One Hand Clapping Sessions)'
(Wednesday, August 28, 1974, during sessions for One Hand Clapping) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band Wings resumed recording sessions today for their live-in-studio album, One Hand Clapping, at Abbey Road Studios in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings continue recording ‘One Hand Clapping’ live-in-studio album in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1974)
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)
