Four young lads from Liverpool took the world by storm in 1963, jumping to the top of charts and hearts while cementing their place in cultural history.
But although 1963 will be remembered for the start of Beatlemania, those who lived it experienced much more.
Here are 23 photos of what the world looked like in 1963.
1
“My Grandma at Age 41”
Looking good in Las Vegas.
2
The Beatles
EMI House, London, 1963, by Angus McBean.
3
“My Grandfather”
Looking cool near Milwaukee Meat Packing, 1963.
5
A 19-Year-Old
They looked different back in 1963.
6
A 6th Grade Class
Posing in 1963.
7
Asleep on Dad’s Lap
A father in 1963.
8
The First Day of Kindergarten
A boy in 1963.
9
A Budweiser Ad
Beer in 1963.
10
The First Day of School
Long Island, 1963.
11
A Man in a Suit
New York City, 1963.
12
On the Beach
Crimea, 1963.
13
A Woman at a Motel
Anaheim CA, 1963.
14
A Bear on a Car
Trip in California, 1963.
15
A Dad and His Sons
Sandy UT, 1963.
16
Children Playing
The Park Hill estate, Sheffield.
17
Making Biscuits
A girl in the kitchen, 1963.
18
Opening Gifts
A bridal shower, 1963.
19
Birmingham, Alabama
May 3, 1963.
20
Policeman in Times Square
After the New Year's Eve celebration, 1963.
21
A Mom and Her Children
Mother’s Day in 1963.
22
A Navigation Hotline
Motorists could call for directions, 1963.
23
An Active Street
Toronto, 1963.
