On the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated Feb. 1, 1964, The Beatles hit No. 1 for the first time with “I Want to Hold Your Hand.” The groundbreaking single began a run of the band’s 20 leaders ...

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As one of their most popular releases, this group debuted the single “I Want to Hold Your Hand.” “Oh, yeah, I’ll tell you somethin’ / I think you’ll understand,” the first verse states.

By early 1964, “I Want to Hold Your Hand” went to No. 1 internationally, including in the UK and the U.S., making them an overnight sensation in America.

The Beatles' "I Want to Hold Your Hand" became the first of the band's record 20 Hot 100 leaders. Here's the chart rewind to 1964.