Events tagged with "ed sullivan show"

Historical Events tagged with "ed sullivan show"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Entertainment

The Beatles' Historic Debut on TV

February 9th, 1964 61 years ago

The Beatles made their American television debut on The Ed Sullivan Show to a record-breaking audience of over 73 million viewers. The performance took place in New York City and marked the beginning of unprecedented Beatlemania in the United States. Their energetic songs, including 'I Want to Hold Your Hand' and 'All My Loving,' captivated the American public and introduced a new sound that would shape the music landscape of the decade. This event played a crucial role in cementing the band's legacy and popularity across the globe.