Kyu Sakamoto. (1941-1985) Japanese singer, best known outside Japan for his international hit song "Ue o Muite Aruko" (known as "Sukiyaki" in English-speaking markets), which was sung in Japanese and sold over 13 million copies. It reached number one in the United States Billboard Hot 100 in June 1963, making Sakamoto the first Asian recording artist to have a number one song on the chart. (Photo by Sjöberg Bildbyrå/ullstein bild via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – FEBRUARY 11: Rock and roll band "The Beatles" perform onstage at the Washington Coliseum on February 11, 1964 in Washington, D.C. (L-R) Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, John Lennon. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
