Sky writers trace the Olympic symbols, interlocking rings, in the air above the National stadium on Opening day.
Summer Olympics -- Pictured: Crowd during the opening ceremony of the 1964 Summer Olympics at Olympic Stadium in Kasumigaoka Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan...
General view as Yoshinori Sakai, a student born in Hiroshima on the day the first atomic bomb devastated the city, carries the torch up the stairs to...
The first illuminated sign advertising the 1964 Summer Olympics in Hibiya Park, with the five rings illuminated in different colours by night, and...
The Beatles, John Lennon, George Harrison , Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, pictured on their arrival in London following a tour of Australia.
The Beatles pose for a portrait in front of an American Flag, New York City, 1964. Clockwise from top: John Lennon , George Harrison , Paul McCartney...
Jane Ward, Mary Peppler and Mary Perry of the United States attempt to block the ball against the attack of Rumania during their Women's Olympic...
Thousands of Japanese schoolchildren take the place of the competing athletes in this dress rehearsal for the opening ceremonies of the 1964...
Olympic flame torchbearer Yoshinori Sakai mounts the steps to light the cauldron at the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympic Games at the National...
John Lennon Paul McCartney George Harrison and Ringo Starr rehearse their appearance on the Ed Sullivan show. February 1964. .
The Beatles, left to right: George Harrison , John Lennon Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney at London Airport on their way to appear in New York.
Swimming gold medallist Anita Lonsbrough of Great Britain carries the Union flag ahead of the Great Britain team during the opening ceremony at the...
Game action during the soccer finals. Germany, in white shirts, won third place in the event and United Arab Republic, wearing blue shirts, placed...
The three winners of the Featherweight Weightlifting event at the Tokyo Olympics, 14th October 1964. From left to right, they are Isaac Berger of the...
The Beatles' John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison perform from their 1964 film 'A Hard Day's Night' .
The Beatles, from left to right: Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison and John Lennon in concert at the London Palladium on 12th January 1964.
The Beatles at London Airport, en route to America, 13th February 1964. From left to right, a photographer, George Harrison, John Lennon, Ringo Starr...
Lou Galloway of the United States attempts to spike the ball against the defence of Rumania during their Women's Olympic Volleyball Tournament match...
Crown Prince Akihito of Japan watches the start of the marathon at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, accompanied by his wife Michiko and their son Naruhito .
1st OCTOBER: The Beatles posed with bottles of beer and party snacks and balloons in October 1964. Left to right: Paul McCartney, John Lennon , Ringo...
The Beatles, from left to right: Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison , performing at the London Palladium for the TV show, 'Val Parnell’s...
Robert Hayes of the United States wins his heat in the Men's 100 Metres at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
The Olympic Flame is seen on the cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games at the National Stadium on October 10, 1964 in...
Summer Olympics: USA Bob Hayes in action winning Men's 4X100M Relay Final at National Olympic Stadium. Tokyo, Japan CREDIT: Neil Leifer
English rock group the Beatles at London Airport , UK, 18th August 1964. The group are leaving for San Francisco to start their US tour. From left to...
Jean Gaertner of the United States attempts to spike the ball against the defence of Doina Popescu and Ileana Enculescu of Rumania during their...
English rock band the Beatles arrive at London Airport in the UK, after a trip to Paris, France, 5th February 1964. From left to right, Paul...
Jean Gaertner, Mary Peppler and Mary Perry of the United States attempt to block the ball against the attack of Rumania during their Women's Olympic...
The Olympic fflag flies over the scoreboard showing the list of the parade of Nations during the opening ceremonies for the XVIII Olympiad at the...
Japanese wrestler Isao Inokuma beats Canada's Alfred Douglas Rogers in the Judo Heavyweight final at the Tokyo Olympics, 1964.
The Beatles answer questions for newsmen and journalists in New York after their arrival for their first tour of America. Left to right: Paul...
English rock band the Beatles arrive at London Airport in the UK, after a trip to Paris, France, 5th February 1964. From left to right, Paul...
Jean Gaertner of the United States attempts to spike the ball against the defence of Ryong Ja Kwak and Chung Ja Oh of South Korea during the Women's...
Robert Buchet / Guy Ligier, Auguste Veuillet, Porsche 904/4 GTS, 7th position during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 21, 1964...
Summer Olympics -- Pictured: Unidentified volleyball players in action in Tokyo, Japan -- Photo by: NBCU Photo Bank
Torchbearer Yoshinori Sakai , who was born in Hiroshima on the day the atomic bomb was dropped on the city, stands beside the Olympic cauldron after...
Edgar Berney / Pierre Noblet, Auguste Veuillet, Iso Rivolta Grifo-Chevrolet, 14th position during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on...
John Surtees / Lorenzo Bandini, Scuderia Ferrari, Ferrari 330P, 3rd position during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 21, 1964...
At the end of the numerous delegations, the Japanese team is parading. The host nation follows the Yugoslav delegation. Tokyo , October 10, 1964.
Japanese delegation enter the stadium during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games at the National Stadium on October 10, 1964 in Tokyo,...
Japan Honshu Tokyo Opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Tokio. - Photographer: Jochen Blume- undatedVintage property of ullstein bild
Athlete with torch next to the Eternal Flame during opening ceremonies of the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
"Opening ceremony of the XVIII Olympics in the Tokyo National Stadium; the national Japanese team athletes march on the athletics track in an orderly...
The car of Bob Bondurant / Dan Gurney, Shelby American, AC Cobra Daytona-Ford, 4th position during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on...
Nino Vaccarella and Jean Guichet, Ferrari 275P, celebrate victory during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 21, 1964 in Circuit...
John Surtees / Lorenzo Bandini, Scuderia Ferrari, Ferrari 330P, 3rd position, in the pits during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on...
Richie Ginther / Masten Gregory, Ford Motor Company, Ford GT40, retired during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 21, 1964 in...
John Surtees / Lorenzo Bandini, Scuderia Ferrari, Ferrari 330P, 3rd position, Richie Ginther / Masten Gregory, Ford Motor Company, Ford GT40,...
John Surtees / Lorenzo Bandini, Scuderia Ferrari, Ferrari 330P, 3rd position, Richie Ginther / Masten Gregory, Ford Motor Company, Ford GT40,...
Bob Bondurant / Dan Gurney, Shelby American, AC Cobra Daytona-Ford, 4th position, in the pits during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe...
Jean Guichet / Nino Vaccarella, Scuderia Ferrari, Ferrari 275P, 1st position during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 21, 1964...
Richie Ginther / Masten Gregory, Ford Motor Company, Ford GT40, retired during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 21, 1964 in...
Jo Bonnier and Graham Hill, Maranello Concessionaires, Ferrari 330P, 2nd position during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 21,...
