1964 (Feb 1) – ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’ #1 in the US
February 1, 1964
The Beatles started a seven week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’, the first US No.1 by a UK act since The Tornadoes ‘Telstar’ in 1962 and the first of three consecutive No.1’s from the group.