The Beatles record promos for radio appearance, film in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1964)

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Video: 'The Beatles - Top Gear Spot'

(Saturday, July 11, 1964, morning BST) — Back in London from last night’s northern premiere of A Hard Day’s Night in their hometown of Liverpool, three of the four Beatles (John Lennon was absent) recorded an audio promotion today for BBC’s brand-new pop radio program Top Gear. Continue reading The Beatles record promos for radio appearance, film in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1964) →

U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr mortally wounds former Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton during pistol duel in Weehawken, NJ 220 years this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1804)

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Video: 'Hamilton: Building America -Alexander Hamilton vs. Aaron Burr | History'

(Wednesday, July 11, 1804, shortly after 7 a.m. local time) — U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr mortally wounded former Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton during a pistol duel this morning in Weehawken, New Jersey. Continue reading U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr mortally wounds former Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton during pistol duel in Weehawken, NJ 220 years this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1804) →

200,000 welcome The Beatles back to Liverpool for northern premiere of hometown band’s debut feature film ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964)

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Video: 'The Beatles at Liverpool Town Hall 10th July 1964: A Hard Day's Night Premiere' (July 10, 1964, Liverpool reception at 3:39)

(Friday, July 10, 1964, 6:55 p.m. BST) — The Beatles were driven to Liverpool Town Hall this evening in a police cavalcade, with an estimated 200,000 people – roughly a quarter of the city’s population – lining the route. Continue reading 200,000 welcome The Beatles back to Liverpool for northern premiere of hometown band’s debut feature film ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964) →

The Beatles arrive in hometown of Liverpool for northern premiere of band’s debut feature film ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964)

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Video: The Beatles at Liverpool Town Hall 10th July 1964: A Hard Day's Night Premiere' (July 10, 1964, airport at 0:00-3:38)

(Friday, July 10, 1964, 5:25 p.m. BST) — Four days after the world premiere of A Hard Day’s Night in London, The Beatles arrived in their hometown of Liverpool, England, this afternoon for the film’s first northern England screening. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in hometown of Liverpool for northern premiere of band’s debut feature film ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964) →

The Beatles release third British studio album ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964)

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Video: 'The Beatles: A Hard Day's Night - 1964 (Full Album. 2009 Stereo Remaster)'

(Friday, July 10, 1964) — A Hard Day’s Night the third studio album by British rock group the Beatles, was released today with side one containing songs from the soundtrack to their film A Hard Day’s Night. Continue reading The Beatles release third British studio album ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964) →

‘A Hard Day’s Night’/’Things We Said’ single by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964)

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Video: 'A Hard Day's Night (2023 Mix)'

(Friday, July 10, 1964) — “A Hard Day’s Night and “Things We Said Today” by The Beatles was released today in the UK as a single. Continue reading ‘A Hard Day’s Night’/’Things We Said’ single by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964) →

Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Sally G’ in Nashville 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1974)

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Video: 'Sally G (Remastered 2014)'

(Tuesday, July 9, 1974, 6:00 p.m.-midnight CDT; during the Nashville sessions) — Paul McCartney and his post-Beatles band Wings recorded “Sally G” today at Soundshop Recording Studios in Nashville. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Sally G’ in Nashville 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1974) →