Beatles sites in New York City
The Beatles first landed in New York on February 7, 1964 for their historic performance
on The Ed Sullivan Show two days later.
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Ed Sullivan Theater
The Beatles first performed on The Ed Sullivan Show on February 9, 1964.
There was a record audience of 73 million viewers that night.
The Plaza Hotel
During The Beatles first visit to America in February 1964, they stayed at The Plaza Hotel.
Official site of The Plaza Hotel
Carnegie Hall
The Beatles first concert ever in New York was held at Carnegie Hall on February 12, 1964.
It was the second concert date for The Beatles in the U.S.
The Beatles played two 35-minute shows that night.
There was such an overwhelming demand for seats that some people
were seated on the perimeter of the stage!
Official site: carnegiehall.org
Strawberry Fields in Central Park
Five years after John Lennon's death, on October 9, 1985, what would have been his 45th birthday, this tear-shaped section of Central Park
stretching from 71st to 74th streets along Central Park West was
re-named 'Strawberry Fields' after The Beatles' song 'Strawberry Fields
Forever.' ... READ MORE
The Dakota apartment building
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