The Beatles final show at Festival Hall in Melbourne, Australia videotaped 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles - Live in Australia 1964 [Full Concert HD Remaster]'

(Wednesday, June 17, 1964, The Beatles appeared after multiple opening acts, which were scheduled to begin at 8:45 p.m. AEST) — The Beatles performed their sixth and final show in three days tonight at Festival Hall in Melbourne, Australia, videotaped by TCN Channel 9 before a crowd of 7,500 for airing July 1, 1964. Continue reading The Beatles final show at Festival Hall in Melbourne, Australia videotaped 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1964) →

The Beatles perform at Festival Hall in Melbourne, Australia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1964)

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Video: 'The Beatles - Live At The Melbourne Festival Hall - June 17th, 1964 (Early Performance)'

(Wednesday, June 17, 1964, The Beatles appeared after multiple opening acts were scheduled to begin performing at 6:00 p.m. AEST) — The Beatles performed the fifth of six shows in three days tonight at Festival Hall in Melbourne, Australia, before a crowd of 7,500. Continue reading The Beatles perform at Festival Hall in Melbourne, Australia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1964) →

The Beatles wave to 15,000 fans at Melbourne Town Hall in Australia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1964)

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Video: 'Beatles Down Under Part 6' (June 16, 1964, at 6:13-6:30)

(Tuesday, June 16, 1964, 1:00 p.m. AEST) — The Beatles were filmed today waving to a crowd of 15,000 from the balcony at Melbourne Town Hall in Australia. Continue reading The Beatles wave to 15,000 fans at Melbourne Town Hall in Australia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1964) →

‘Billy Don’t Be a Hero’ by Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 15 1974)

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(Saturday, June 15, 1974) — “Billy Don’t Be a Hero” by Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (June 15/22, 1974). Continue reading ‘Billy Don’t Be a Hero’ by Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 15 1974) →

1,021 people killed when fire breaks out on steamboat in New York City 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 15 1904)

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Video: 'The General Slocum Disaster'

(Wednesday, June 15, 1904, 10:00 a.m. local time) — More than 1,000 people died today when fire erupted aboard the steamboat General Slocum in New York’s East River. Continue reading 1,021 people killed when fire breaks out on steamboat in New York City 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 15 1904) →

Beatle John Lennon interviewed in Melbourne 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 15 1964)

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Video: 'John Lennon interviewed in Australia [June 15,1964]'

(Monday, June 15, 1964) — John Lennon of The Beatles filmed an interview with Australian reporter Malcolm Searle today at the Southern Cross Hotel in Melbourne, Australia. Continue reading Beatle John Lennon interviewed in Melbourne 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 15 1964) →