From the Archives, 1964: Stadium birthday party for Beatle Paul

It was Paul McCartney's 22nd birthday. Sydney Stadium was the venue. About 20, 000 wildly ecstatic fans made it his night - and turned the Beatles' performance into a deafening celebration.

Birthday presents rained on Paul McCartney throughout the Beatles' two Sydney Stadium concerts last night. About 20, 000 wildly ecstatic fans made it Paul's night – yesterday was his 22nd birthday – and turned the performances into a deafening celebration.As the stadium filled with the pulsing sound of Beatles music and a fanatical chorus of teenage squeals, young girls ran down aisles to toss birthday gifts at Paul's feet. Jelly baby sweets rained from the ringside. A bouquet of roses and several single flowers joined the presents, which included a toy koala, a boomerang and a large wrapped box.

Source: smh.com.au

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