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BY THE NUMBERS: The Beatles on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’

Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter February 9th

One of the biggest events in TV history took place 57 years ago today.

After landing at New York’s JFK Airport two days prior, The Beatles made their American television debut on The Ed Sullivan Show, and music was never the same.

In honor of this iconic moment in pop culture history, here are some important statistics every music lover should know:

The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show, 9th February 1964, performing "I Want To Hold Your Hand"

It's 9th February 1964.With George's bad throat now, thankfully, better; at 8pm on Sunday 9th February, 1964, the live broadcast of the first Ed Sullivan Sho...

  • Date of performance

    February 9, 1964.

  • Distance from Heathrow Airport to JFK Airport

    3,446 miles.

  • People who tuned in to watch

    73 million.

  • Percentage of American households that tuned in:

    45.3%

  • Songs played

    5 (“All My Loving,” “Till There Was You,” “She Loves You,” “I Saw Her Standing There” and “I Want To Hold Your Hand.”)

  • Moments in TV history that matches The Beatles On ‘Sullivan’

    Zero.

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