August 15, 1965

Some history for you. First-ever stadium rock concert– Before this, concerts were held in theaters or smaller venues. The Beatles proved that rock music could fill a massive stadium.
Record-breaking attendance – Over 55,600 fans packed Shea Stadium, setting a new standard for live music audiences.
Unprecedented revenue – The concert generated over $300,000, an unheard-of amount for a single show at the time.
First major use of stadium sound systems for a rock concert – The Beatles had to compete with screaming fans, leading to innovations in live sound amplification.
First concert to be filmed for a dedicated documentary – The event was later featured in the 1966 BBC documentary The Beatles at Shea Stadium.
First time Beatlemania reached stadium-level chaos – The sheer volume of screaming fans made it nearly impossible for the band to hear themselves play.
The first concert where fans stormed a stadium stage. And I’m pretty sure Richard Scribner was the first ever to succeed at doing it.
And here’s the story.