But George W. Bush is not the first chief executive accused of being an imperial president. That's a distinction that belongs to our seventh president, Andrew Jackson â and how Jackson acquired the power that led his enemies to label him King Andrew I has enormous relevance to the modern presidency. (Illustration by Web Bryant, USA TODAY)
The Beatlesâ First Concert in the US, February 1964 Washington, DC The Beatlesâ first visit to the US came at a time of great popularity in Britain. The bandâs UK commercial breakthrough, in late 1962, had been followed by a year of successful concerts and tours.
Prior to the release of their first album, Led Zeppelin made live appearances at the University of Surrey and in London in October 1968, then went on their first American tour in December 1968. In their first year, Led Zeppelin made four concert tours in the USA, and another four tours in the UK.