Today, February 9, marks the 60th anniversary of The Beatles’ historic performance on The Ed Sullivan Show and the Fab Four have posted a video on their social media pages featuring a montage of photos and a film clip from the band’s appearance, along with a note offering some background information about the landmark event.
“60 years ago today – The Beatles’ first live Ed Sullivan performance is aired,” the message reads. “73 million people were reported to have watched – a record at the time.”
The post also includes a quote from George Harrison reflecting on The Beatles’ Ed Sullivan Show appearance.

“We were aware that Ed Sullivan was the big one because we got a telegram from Elvis [Presley] and [his manager] the Colonel [Tom Parker],” George said. “And I’ve heard that while the show was on there were no reported crimes, or very few. When The Beatles were on Ed Sullivan, even the criminals had a rest for ten minutes.”

The video segment features The Beatles performing “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” as young audience members clapped and screamed wildly.

The Beatles’ appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show is widely regarded as ground zero of the Beatlemania craze in the U.S. Countless musicians have revealed that they were inspired to play rock ‘n’ roll after watching the show.

The Fab Four’s performances of five songs were broadcast live on the show—“All My Loving,” “Till There Was You,” “She Loves You,” “I Saw Her Standing There,” and “I Want to Hold Your Hand.”

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