The Beatles U.S. television debut on The Ed Sullivan Show
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Date
February 09, 1964
Type
World
Author
anupjishnu
Location
New York City,
New York,
United States
Categories
Cultural & Arts
Event Details
On February 9, 1964, The Beatles made their U.S. television debut on The Ed Sullivan Show. A record 73 million people tuned in.
The broadcast launched the "British Invasion" of music and marked a major shift in American pop culture and youth identity.