It Happened 50 Years Ago: The Beatles “Ticket To Ride”

After starting in 1964, Beatlemania continued to sustain itself throughout 1965 as well. In 1965, the Beatles added four number one singles on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart to the six they scored the year before to bring their grand total to ten. Exactly 50 years ago, the Beatles’ second number one of 1965 and eighth number one overall, “Ticket To Ride,” climbed to the top spot for a one-week stay.