English singing group the Beatles face the press at Delmonico's Hotel, in New York City, on Aug. 29, 1964. From left, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and George Harrison. (AP Photo)
English singing group the Beatles face the press at Delmonico's Hotel, in New York City, on Aug. 29, 1964. From left, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and George Harrison. (AP Photo)

It was 60 years ago Friday, that the Beatles came to town to play.

It was their only appearance in Baltimore.

America was in the grip of Beatlemania — and on September 13, 1964, Charm City was the epicenter, as screaming kids packed Baltimore’s Civic Center.

Those who were there remember it like it was, well, Yesterday.

Read more (and listen) at WYPR.

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