Just like ‘Yesterday’: The Beatles played Baltimore 60 years ago

Friday marked the 60th anniversary of Baltimore’s brief dalliance with the Beatles.

On Sept. 13, 1964, John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr hit a one-day stop in Charm City on their first tour of the United States, playing two concerts at the Baltimore Civic Center, now known as CFG Bank Arena.

According to the Maryland Center for History and Culture, an estimated 26,000 fans packed into the venue between the two concerts. Over 70 police officers were lined three-deep in the orchestra pit ahead of the stage.

Bill Black’s Combo, The Exciters, Clarence ‘Frogman’ Henry and Jackie DeShannon opened for the Fab Four, which played a 12-song set that included classics like “All My Loving” and “A Hard Day’s Night.”

Following the concert, the Beatles had an all-night private party at the revolving restaurant at the top of the Holiday Inn. They left by limousine to travel to Pittsburgh, the next leg of their 32-performance tour.