The Beatles Embark On Their First North American Tour: August 19, 1964
On August 19, 1964, The Beatles kicked off their first North American tour at San Francisco’s Cow Palace. Playing to an audience of 17,130, the band performed a 12-song set, including such hits as “Twist and Shout,” “All My Loving,” and “Can’t Buy Me Love.” Although they had performed shows in New York, Washington DC and Miami in February 1964, this was The Beatles’ first proper tour of America […]
