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.