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This Happened

This Happened - February 7: British Invasion Is Launched

On this day in 1964, the Beatles landed in New York’s Kennedy Airport to start their first U.S. tour and changed the music industry forever.

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Why did the Beatles visit New York in 1964?

The Beatles visited New York in 1964 for their first U.S. tour, which included appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show and other television programs.

How were the Beatles received in New York in 1964?

The Beatles were greeted by thousands of screaming fans upon their arrival in New York, and their visit was highly publicized and covered by the media.

What was the significance of the Beatles' visit to New York in 1964?

The Beatles' visit to New York in 1964 is considered a significant moment in the history of popular music and culture, as it marked the beginning of the "British Invasion" of American music and the rise of Beatlemania in the United States.

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Is Disney's "Wish" Spreading A Subtle Anti-Christian Message To Kids?

Disney's new movie "Wish" is being touted as a new children's blockbuster to celebrate the company's 100th anniversary. But some Christians may see the portrayal of the villain as God-like and turning wishes into prayers as the ultimate denial of the true message of Christmas.

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For the Christmas holiday season?

Joseph Holmes

Christians have always had a love-hate relationship with Disney since I can remember. Growing up in the Christian culture of the 1990s and early 2000s, all the Christian parents I knew loved watching Disney movies with their kids – but have always had an uncomfortable relationship with some of its messages. It was due to the constant Disney tropes of “follow your heart philosophy” and “junior knows best” disdain for authority figures like parents that angered so many. Even so, most Christians felt the benefits had outweighed the costs.

That all seems to have changed as of late, with Disney being hit more and more by claims from conservatives (including Christian conservatives) that Disney is pushing more and more radical progressive social agendas, This has coincided with a steep drop at the box office for Disney.

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