There was an article that I happened to stumble upon yesterday, October 5th, which spoke about the historical significance of two things that had come out sixty years ago on October 4th. Both were released on that day in Britain in 1962, and they both would have a profound, even a transformative, impact on Great Britain, and how it was seen and perceived by many.
One thing was the release of the first single by the Beatles, which was "Love Me Do." Obviously, it was just the beginning, and helped launch the Beatles into national, and soon international, superstardom. In short order, they would conquer not just Britain, but America and Europe, and pretty much all of the world, becoming the "Fab Four."
The second thing was the release of the first ever James Bond movie. Obviously, James Bond became one of the most successful movie franchises of all time since then.
Quite remarkable that they were both released on the same day in 1962. And the anniversary just passed two days ago. True, this is a couple of days late. But better late than never.
Below is the link to this fascinating article. Enjoy!
James Bond and The Beatles: the 1962 day that changed Britain by Mark Allison 4th October 2022 Sixty years ago today, both the Beatles' first single Love Me Do and the first Bond film Dr No were released. It was a remarkable moment that redefined a nation, writes Mark Allison.
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20221004-bond-and-the-beatles-1962-and-the-day-that-changed-britain
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