1960s British Invasion
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Which British band appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show on February 9, 1964, watched by 73 million viewers?
About 1960s British Invasion
Give your memory a workout with 1960s British Invasion: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. How well do you remember when British bands conquered the American music charts in the 1960s? Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. Which British band appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show on February 9, 1964, watched by 73 million viewers?
Answer: The Beatles
2. What was The Beatles' first number-one hit in the United States?
Answer: I Want to Hold Your Hand
3. Which British band had the hit 'Glad All Over' that briefly knocked The Beatles off the UK charts?
Answer: The Dave Clark Five
4. What was The Rolling Stones' first U.S. top-ten hit?
Answer: Time Is on My Side
5. Which British band recorded 'The House of the Rising Sun' in 1964?
Answer: The Animals
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