08 February 1964

Saturday

1964-02-08

Events

 * The Beatles spend their first day in New York City. After a press conference John, Paul and Ringo head to snowy Central Park for a photoshoot. George has been taken ill and stays in the hotel. Rehearsals take place for the first Ed Sullivan Show at CBS studios on Broadway with Neil Aspinall and a producer's assistant standing in for George.
 * I Want to Hold Your Hand remains at N1 in the US for the second week running.