Video: 'Beatles Down Under Part 2' (June 12, 1964, at 2:04-3:28)
(Friday, June 12, 1964, 11:57 a.m. Australian Central Standard Time) — An estimated 200,000+ people lined the 10-mile route between Adelaide Airport and the city center today in the hope of seeing The Beatles’ motorcade. Continue reading 200,000+ fans greet The Beatles in Adelaide, Australia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles Leave Sydney For Adelaide On June 12th 1964'
(Friday, June 12, 1964, morning Australian Eastern Standard Time) — The day after they landed on Australian soil, The Beatles flew today from Sydney to Adelaide in a chartered Ansett ANA jet. Continue reading The Beatles depart Sydney for Adelaide, Australia 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles Talk Downunder' (June 11, 1964, at 8:27-10:25)
(Thursday, June 11, 1964) — Following a press conference at the Sheraton Motel Hotel, DJ Bob Rogers recorded interviews with John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles about the “shocking” weather that greeted their arrival in Sydney, Australia. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed by Bob Rogers in Sydney 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 11 1964)
Video: 'Uncut Beatles Sydney Press Conference'
(Thursday, June 11, 1964, 4:30 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time) — The Beatles held their first press conference in Australia this afternoon at the Sheraton Motel. Continue reading The Beatles hold a press conference at Sheraton Motel Hotel in Sydney 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 11 1964)
Video: 'BEATLES GET AUSSIE WELCOME'
(Thursday, June 11, 1964, 7:43 a.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time) — A crowd of 2,000 greeted The Beatles at Sydney’s Mascot International Airport this morning. Continue reading The Beatles land in Sydney, Australia during torrential rain storm 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 11 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles Talk Downunder' (June 11, 1964, at 3:14-4:28)
(Thursday, June 11, 1964, 2:35 a.m. Australian Central Standard Time) — The Beatles flew from Hong Kong to Sydney, Australia, today, stopping en route in Darwin to refuel. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed during refueling stop in Darwin, Australia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 11 1964)
(Saturday, June 10, 1944) — “I’ll Get By (As Long as I Have You)” by Harry James and His Orchestra (vocal by Dick Haymes) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard National Best Selling Retail Records chart for four non-consecutive weeks (June 10/17/24, July 8, 1944). Continue reading ‘I’ll Get By (As Long as I Have You)’ by Harry James peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (June 10 1944)
Video: 'The World At War Episode 26 HD - Remember' (June 10, 1944, at 0:11-1:51)
(Saturday, June 10, 1944, 2:45 p.m. Central European Summer Time; during World War II) — A German Waffen-SS company massacred 643 residents, including women and children, of the French village of Oradour-sur-Glane today. Continue reading German forces massacre 643 residents of Oradour-sur-Glane 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 10 1944)
Video: 'The Beatles in Hong Kong, 1964 (June 10, 1964, at 0:47)
(Wednesday, June 10, 1964, afternoon Hong Kong Standard Time) — The Beatles departed Kai Tak Airport in Hong Kong this afternoon for Sydney, Australia, after they were interviewed by Australian disc jockey Bob Rogers. Continue reading The Beatles depart Hong Kong’s Kai Tak airport 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (June 10 1964)
(Saturday, June 9, 1984) — “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (June 9/16, 1984). Continue reading ‘Time After Time’ by Cyndi Lauper peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (June 9 1984)
