The Beatles’ flight from Auckland to Dunedin on 26 June 1964 was marred by a bomb scare before take-off. An anonymous tip-off suggested a ‘germ bomb’ had been placed …
The Beatles’ fourth US album, A Hard Day’s Night, was the soundtrack for their debut film. It was released in America on 26 June 1964.
Thursday 25 June 1964 Live The Beatles attended a civic reception held by Auckland’s mayor Dove-Myer Robinson at the Town Hall on 25 June 1964, prior to their performances there in the evening.
Wednesday 24 June 1964 Live The Beatles had travelled to Auckland from Australia on 21 June 1964, but didn’t perform in the city until 24 June.
Tuesday 23 June 1964 Live The Beatles’ second night of concerts in the New Zealand capital saw them perform two shows at the city’s Town Hall on 23 June 1964, to a total of …
The Beatles gave just four nights of concerts in New Zealand, starting on 22 June 1964. The trip was largely seen as less successful than previous stops on their …
Studios One and Two (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith While The Beatles were on tour in New Zealand, George Martin and his …
Although they returned to Australia for final concerts in Brisbane on 29 and 30 June 1964, on this day The Beatles flew from Sydney Airport to Wellington, New Zealand.
Saturday 20 June 1964 Live The Beatles gave two performances on their final night of concerts in Sydney, Australia, on 20 June 1964, each of which was seen by 12,000 people.
The Beatles gave two performances on the second of their three-night residency at the Sydney Stadium in Sydney, Australia, on 19 June 1964. Each concert was seen by 12,000 …
The Beatles’ fifth EP release in their home country was the first to feature previously unreleased material.
Thursday 18 June 1964 Live The Beatles had arrived in Sydney, Australia on 11 June 1964, but didn’t perform there until this day, 18 June.
Wednesday 17 June 1964 Live The Beatles’ final two shows in Melbourne, Australia, took place on 17 June 1964.
Tuesday 16 June 1964 Live On 16 June 1964, The Beatles’ second night of performances in Melbourne, Australia, they gave two concerts at the city’s Festival Hall.
At 8am on the morning of 15 June 1964, Jimmie Nicol left the Southern Cross Hotel on Bourke Street, Melbourne. Accompanied by Brian Epstein, he was driven to the …
After almost two weeks apart from the group due to his tonsillitis and pharyngitis, Ringo Starr finally rejoined The Beatles in Melbourne, Australia.
Ringo Starr arrived in Sydney on the morning of 14 June 1964, following a long flight from London Airport via San Francisco. He spent less than two hours in …
Saturday 13 June 1964 Live The Beatles played their second night of shows at the Centennial Hall, Adelaide, Australia, on 13 June 1964. They performed two sets, as on the previous day, each to …
The day after they landed on Australian soil, The Beatles flew from Sydney to Adelaide in a chartered Ansett ANA jet, arriving at 11.57am on 12 June 1964.
The Beatles flew from Hong Kong to Sydney, stopping en route in Darwin to allow their aeroplane to refuel. Although it was an unscheduled stop, 400 fans were waiting …