British Invasion (1964–1967)

1. Beatles’ first U.S. No. 1 sparks attention

   Feb 1, 1964Labels: The Beatles

   • Billboard
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2. The Beatles arrive in New York City

   Feb 7, 1964Labels: The Beatles, New York

   • HISTORY

3. Ed Sullivan broadcast brings British pop to mass U.S. TV

   Feb 9, 1964Labels: The Beatles, The Ed

   • Ed Sullivan
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4. The Beatles hold Billboard Hot 100 top five

   Apr 4, 1964Labels: The Beatles

   • Beatles Bible
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5. The Kinks’ “You Really Got Me” expands the sound

   Aug 4, 1964Labels: The Kinks

   • Wikipedia
   • Official Charts

6. The Animals’ “House of the Rising Sun” hits U.S. No. 1

   Sep 5, 1964Labels: The Animals

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7. The Rolling Stones’ “Satisfaction” reaches U.S. No. 1

   Jul 10, 1965Labels: The Rolling

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8. Rolling Stones’ “Out of Our Heads” becomes U.S. chart leader

   Jul 30, 1965Labels: The Rolling, Out of

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9. The Beatles play their final live concert

   Aug 29, 1966Labels: The Beatles, Candlestick Park

   • Wikipedia
   • Beatles Bible

10. The Beatles release Sgt. Pepper, reshaping pop expectations

    Jun 1, 1967Labels: The Beatles, Sgt Pepper

    • Wikipedia
    • AP News

11. Monterey Pop Festival showcases a new rock era

    Jun 16, 1967Labels: Monterey Pop

    • TIME
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12. Jimi Hendrix’s U.S. album debut signals the shift past early Invasion

    Aug 23, 1967Labels: Jimi Hendrix, Are You

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