On this day in 1964: At 8:00 PM EST, CBS’ ED SULLIVAN SHOW takes to the airwaves to broadcast the Beatles’ first US television appearance. Nearly 73 million watch as the Beatles perform to 703 screaming teenage fans. 50,000 requests were sent for tickets.
Today’s set list: “All My Loving,” “Till There Was You,” “She Loves You,” “I Saw Her Standing There,” and “I Want to Hold Your Hand”
Today’s message to America (under John’s image): “Sorry, girls, he’s married.”
Today’s telegram: “Congratulations on your appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show and your visit to America STOP We hope your engagement will be successful and your visit pleasant STOP Sincerely Elvis and the Colonel.”
Today’s quote: “I’ve heard that while the show was on there were no reported crimes, or very few. When The Beatles were on Ed Sullivan, even the criminals had a rest for ten minutes.” —George Harrison
Today’s ill-advised tattoo: http://tinyurl.com/7y6o86o
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