December 26, 1963: The Beatles released their first hit single in the United States, "I Want To Hold Your Hand," backed by "I Saw Her Standing There."
Released on 29 November 1963 in the UK, ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’ sold more than a million copies on advanced orders alone. It became The Beatles’ first US number one on February 1, 1964, and kick-started the British Invasion of America.
