1. The Beatles' US debut performance on The Ed Sullivan Show on February 9, 1964 caused nostalgia at its 50th anniversary. Approximately 73 million viewers, or 40% of the country, watched the band perform five songs.
2. Four young British musicians - John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr - emerged from the aircraft to screams from thousands of eager fans and reporters at New York's Kennedy Airport. Their brief set included hits like "She Loves You" and "I Saw Her Standing There."
3. Over the past 50 years, The Beatles have sold over 1 billion records worldwide, won numerous awards, and had a significant impact on music