On this day, February 7, 1964, The Beatles arrive in the US, launching the British Invasion and Beatlemania
The Quiz:
Question A: On February 7, 1964, the Beatles arrived in the United States for the first time. What was the first city in North America where their plane touched down?”
Question B: What was the first song the Beatles sung on the Ed Sullivan Show on Feb 9th 1964?
The Answers:
Part A: On February 7 1964, on their way to NY JFK, The Beatles’ Pan Am Flight 101 made a brief, unscheduled refueling stop in Gander, Newfoundland, Canada, due to strong headwinds over the Atlantic that depleted fuel reserves. This touchdown marked their plane’s first contact with North American soil
Part B: Right after Ed Sullivan’s famous introduction (“Ladies and gentlemen… The Beatles!”), which instantly igniting the audience frenzy, The Beatles went into the song; All My Loving.
The Winners:
No full winners (Part A & Part B)
Part B Winners
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Thanks, to all that participated in today’s Net!
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