The Beatles touched down in New York 60 years ago



Sixty years ago, The Beatles took on New York City, arriving at JFK International Airport to begin their first U.S. tour. David Muir shares the story of the Fab Four’s trip to the Big Apple and their influence on Americans.

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31 comments

  1. I was 14 and loved them

  2. My cousin went to one of the shows. I was only 4. She got hurt but didn’t give way.

  3. As a Canadian, & hearing about the Beatles 24/7… I remember thinking then, ok, so they’re going to the U.S. what’s the big deal?
    I’d rather see Elvis! 😂

  4. I can’t believe I was only 5 years old. I felt like I was 25 when I saw Paul McCartney on the Ed Sullivan Show. I fantasized, “Would Paul ever want to marry me?” Sigh…

  5. My God we have aged since then..

  6. I heard they were bigger than the Bible…..

  7. A memory I'll never forget…….on a glorious B&W TV!!!

  8. I was 13. I dressed in a white miniskirt, white go go boots, and a fur vest, to watch them on Ed Sullivan. My Dad was amused. For all us kids it was as if we were struck by lightning. It was that electric.

  9. I remember that!
    My Brother and I were so happy to stay up and watch the Beatles arrive in the USA😊

  10. Remember it well. My dad hated their hair. Still love them. I wanna hold your hand!

  11. I was one month old. I just turned 60 last month.

  12. I was 4yrs old sitting in the living room floor watching that show . I loved that song . I probably said I was going to marry Paul .😊🥰💖

  13. They dont want to report real news, so the revert to the beatles again.

  14. I still love Elvis❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  15. Think of it…73 million people worldwide when TV was a rabbit eared, 3 channel wonder! Think about that for a moment. At that moment in time you could feel the earth move just a little, and the history of music was forever changed. Glad I was a part of it.

  16. If we could turn back the clock. Just for one day.❤

  17. I was five years old….holy 🐮…

  18. And music was never the same

  19. I was 17. I remember it like it was yesterday! Still love their music. Their early music is the best!

  20. David Muir. This is perfect news for you period stay out of political politics

  21. The Beatles are eternally the greatest band ever!❤

  22. beatles suck. stay in the UK

  23. I saw then on ed sullivan. I still dont get it.. never liked their music. Always thought it sounded like a group of 12 year olds. Guess we all arnt music lovers..i have a beetles tshirt i like better than the music. I remember watching them on tv and girls screaming so loud couldnt hear their songs. I remember them burning their records because of one of them saying they were more popular than God. Had big bon fire at a local park. Long ago.