The Day in History: Beatlemania arrives in the US
On Feb. 7, 1964, Pam Am Yankee Clipper flight 101 touched down at Kennedy Airport in New York City, and Beatlemania arrived. The Beatles, who had just scored their first No. 1 hit in the U.S. six days earlier with “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” were greeted by 3,000 screaming fans at the airport as they made their first visit to the United States. Two days later, the quartet from Liverpool made their first television appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” An estimated 73 million viewers tuned in to watch – about 40% of the U.S. population at the time. The performance was so successful, Sullivan immediately booked the Beatles for two more appearances that month.Watch the video above to see the full story.
On Feb. 7, 1964, Pam Am Yankee Clipper flight 101 touched down at Kennedy Airport in New York City, and Beatlemania arrived.
The Beatles, who had just scored their first No. 1 hit in the U.S. six days earlier with “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” were greeted by 3,000 screaming fans at the airport as they made their first visit to the United States.
Two days later, the quartet from Liverpool made their first television appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” An estimated 73 million viewers tuned in to watch – about 40% of the U.S. population at the time.
The performance was so successful, Sullivan immediately booked the Beatles for two more appearances that month.
Watch the video above to see the full story.
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