The Beatles' first US concert took place at the Washington Coliseum in Washington, DC, on February 11, 1964. The band traveled from New York to Washington by rail due to a snowstorm that had grounded all flights. Upon arrival, they were greeted by thousands of fans at Union Station and gave a press conference before visiting a local radio station.
At the concert venue, they shared the bill with acts like The Righteous Brothers and Tommy Roe, as The Chiffons couldn't make it due to the snowstorm. The Beatles performed 12 songs, including hits like "I Want to Hold Your Hand" and "Twist and Shout."
The performance had its hiccups, including George Harrison's microphone trouble and being pelted with jelly beans by enthusiastic fans. Despite these challenges, the concert was a success, and CBS filmed the performance for later broadcast in cinemas.
After the show, The Beatles attended a reception at the British Embassy but left abruptly when one guest cut off a lock of Ringo's hair. This incident soured their experience, leading them to reject similar invitations in the future.
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