McCartney Times

Beatlemania reigned as “I Want to Hold Your Hand” topped the Hot 100 52 years ago. Plus, remembering chart feats by Elton John, the Bee Gees & Tiffany.Your weekly recap celebrating significant milestones from more than seven decades of Billboard chart history.Feb. 1, 1964One of the most historic dates in Billboard Hot 100 history: The Beatles score their first No. 1, as “I Want to Hold Your Hand” rises 3-1 in just its third chart week, as Beatlemania sweeps the U.S. It’s the first of the Fab Four’s record 20 Hot 100 toppers.

Source: This Week in Billboard Chart History: In 1964, The Beatles Broke Through to No. 1 | Billboard