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60 Years Later: How The Beatles Met the Moment on Ed Sullivan

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On Feb. 9, 1964, Americans witnessed the first truly seismic television event. What stands out most 60 years later, is just how ready The Beatles were for their invasion.

Colin Fleming

Published Feb. 9 2024 4:05AM EST

Ed Sullivan with his arms around the members of The BEatles — Bettmann/Getty

Colin Fleming

Colin Fleming

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