When All Crime Stopped For 1 Hour

On February 9, 1964, multiple news reports alleged that all crime across the United States ceased for one hour after an unprecedented foreign invasion had hit the entire country.
But what's the full story?
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[@nationsquid]

Follow me on Twitter! twitter.com/NationSquidYT *Beatles* channel: kzbin.info/door/GxwZk3oX6l_LpuDpC_2Yjw Thanks for watching, everyone! More to come!

[@abandonedcrack]

best vid ever

[@charmingotter976rr]

@RICKY SUWITO what is talk to me

[@manictiger]

The supposedly "popular" music has quantifiably gotten worse. 0 - 3 highly predictable chords played to a reggaeton beat machine and extremely auto-tuned vocals isn't music, and even A.I. is using it as the stepping stone on its path to learning how to make real music. The 1960s through to 2003 had interesting music. Somewhere around there, it just got exponentially worse, and the top 100 charts became completely engulfed in a social engineering experiment: how dumb can we make it before people start to notice? Nirvana and Deftones made a major come back on the top Spotify list. That's a sign that we're culturally bankrupt. Kids are taking time machines to get away from this WEF noise.

[@ElectricoGamez]

​@@manictigerand by 2010, any signs of the previous music generation had faded so much, it basically became non existent and was completely forgotten about.

[@manictiger]

​@@ElectricoGamez That's wrong, though. It's been remembered because nothing else really is. When everything is bland, mediocre crap, then stuff from the 60s - 90s is remembered. Everyone knows The Beatles, Nirvana and Michael Jackson. Zoomers bring back classics that hadn't been remembered since the 60s, 70s and 80s. This stuff is easier to dig up than ever before, thanks to the internet. It's radio that's getting forgotten about. That top 100 is dinosaur crap. It is as irrelevant as its chords are boring and forgettable.

[@TNP-]

Every Criminal Ever: "One sec, we're busy right now"

[@Periwinkleaccount]

(One hour)

[@AydenAndGo]

This vid is epic

[@AydenAndGo]

59th like your welcome

[@sk8razer]

It's like that meme about how the crime rate tanks on Mother's Day that introduces the idea that moms are out there commuting a ton of crime every other day 😂😂😂

[@CringePoop]

i like your profile picture

[@frillydress]

The fact that The Beatles were able to bring people together and ceased a lot of horrible events that could’ve happened, it absolutely blows my mind.

[@Dogflamingo]

It's not true

[@Azurethewolf168]

Yet they got this popular because of a horrible event

[@MissNebulosity]

@@Azurethewolf168 did they though? i seriously doubt they would have disappeared into obscurity.

[@Azurethewolf168]

@@MissNebulosity they wouldn’t be this popular without it

[@MissNebulosity]

@@Azurethewolf168 I guess we'll agree to disagree on that one. The power of the female fangirls shouldn't be underestimated. lol

[@rzpogi]

This used to occur in the Philippines during Manny Pacquiao's boxing peak. During his matches in MGM Grand Las Vegas Saturday Night (Sunday morning in the Philippines), the whole nation would stop to watch him box his challengers. The Philippine National Police would record no crimes during the live broadcast.

[@sidex15]

Meanwhile beatles in the philippines back then were the opposite...

[@micosstar]

⁠@@sidex15sigh as a filipino now in america

[@teamok1025]

Sana meron pang ganyan

[@Vhie05]

Before seeing the video I thought that was the topic..... Such an intriguing occurence

[@akajaeee]

Maybe the cops just wanted to watch the matches too 💀

[@mildlycornfield]

I hope Adrianne from Brooklyn still loves Paul McCartney with all her heart.

[@sno_man8284]

same bro, i hope she does!

[@WarBadger]

Why not?

[@ahmedshaikh-pd5fn]

Why?

[@sleekbubbles2593]

Me too

[@those2idiomz86]

Even if/when she’s a 105 year old grandmother

[@nathanl7018]

My father has despised The Beatles for nearly sixty years. I asked why recently and he said it was because he couldn’t stand they way his younger sister would scream every time they were on TV.

[@akibtafhim]

Don't let the storyteller in you ever stop. It is a gift very few people have.

[@southvale]

mate, i'm only halfway through this documentary thus far and MAN - you have an INCREDIBLE gift as a narrator, and filmmaker. your vocal pacing is smooth, your enunciation succinct without being jarring or cutting, and your tone is so lively whilst still being calm. your video's transitions are exciting and smooth, they're fascinating, they're engaging; they ensnare and hold attention, make me excited and eager to see what's in the next second. you have ALL the right ways of punctuating and presenting your points, your conversational yet educating script is a DELIGHT to listen to, and dissect, and your balance of humor is on point. i love it. thanks so much for uploading, mate - you're a top notch creator, and i hope you continue to do this for as long as you're able. take care of yourself, dude; hope you're doing well and keeping in tune with yourself, taking your breaks as needed, and are as healthy, happy, and comfortable as you can be. (and the sentiments are same to those who are close to you, too.) cheers, mate-- and see you next time!!

[@jonbourgoin182]

This is such a nice comment. I'm happy to see he read and hearted it

[@nationsquid]

Aww you're so sweet. Thank you so much!!!! :)

[@user-tm5st6zt7g]

@@nationsquid thank you for being part of the world-web-sea, squido.

[@radiotan5173]

Yeah he sounds a lot like Michael from Vsauce

[@noahjaramillo6774]

I didn't read this

[@beanbaghandle]

As a musician myself, this was great. I'm not even a fan of The Beatles. I could never get into them, yet I found myself watching through to the end. I never really thought about what an impact that band has had and continues to have to this day. Without them being the catalyst there are many, many incredible, iconic artists that we may not have seen. Both from the UK, further out in Europe and in the US. You ended on a great tone there. Especially considering the darker opening of JFK's assassination.

[@LavaCreeperPeople]

ok

[@user-jv4ro9yp7u]

ok

[@gmax1998]

ok

[@kaushlendrayadav7124]

Why is everyone say o- I mean ok

[@ryanwootler1865]

​@@kaushlendrayadav7124 who knows

[@vintagelala18]

Usually I'm all in for creepy videos while i'm eating a snack or eating dinner but THIS was just a surprise! I thought this would've been another weird or mysterious video but as soon as I heard the song I was just as excited as the girls in the video (I'm still in my beatlemania phase...) Thank you so much NS for another amazing video!!

[@CosmosFNBR]

100th like

[@Waltyworld]

Agreed it was a serious suprise

[@Waltyworld]

333 like

[@Banana_Fusion]

The Anti-purge

[@FB3Network]

Purgen't

[@altnap]

2:30 “they were the quintessential look for teenage rebellion” “I wanna hold your haaaannddd” 🎶🎶🕺🕺

[@kda9x]

Quite scandalous at the time

[@freezinfire]

The video is pure gold. Your voice-over, the choice of music at certain moments to reflect the atmosphere, the old clips, it all fits perfectly.

[@FireCat1000]

i was not expecting the emotional outbreak at the end. i cried lol

[@blakedellinger5300]

That ending hits hard. One of the best NS videos yet!

[@bheemabachus5179]

I had literally been having a Beatles phase and researching the Paul is Dead rumors for like a month when I watched this. This is my favorite video you've made.

[@Clara-bv9dr]

Dude, I legit cried during this. Especially during your explanation of that episode of "The Wonder Years". The way you explained it, and connected it to yourself and the audience hit me super hard.

[@GoogleBlocs]

I’m reminded of when my parents thought I had potential as a pianist. Needless to say, it was a trying time. I had one years of experience with piano before I began to take lessons, I sorta just watched tutorials on how to play songs, then when I actually got into learning, it was a wholly new experience, since I never really learned actually how to play piano. It didn’t help my goober self decided to become a pianist in our school’s jazz band, meaning I had double the workload to practice. Thing is, I never did practice any of it, today I’m still not sure why I never did, I had all the time in the world, yet I just never did. Of course, this bit me in the backside, why wouldn’t it? The only good thing out of playing piano in jazz band was that I learned how to play bass clef, because I was then reserved to playing bass stuff because my jazz band director knew I was in over my head. Then came the recital. It was in a church. I still look on it with dread. I don’t remember the song but I remember I started out strong then a man coughed, and I lost my train of thought. It was an embarrassing moment. To see my piano teacher’s visible frustration, as well just sitting there in the spotlight in silence, and then, the pity clapping. I also remember losing my mind in a bathroom until my dad dragged me out of there. I never did touch a piano again. Never sure why I did. Though, it’s not like I still remember how to play, that was years ago after all.

[@LavaCreeperPeople]

ok

[@use2l]

ok

[@devilvocano420]

Aww man Im almost 1 yr in learning piano

[@lunaskisses]

pick it up again. you'll be very surprised what you remember. there are thousands of yourube videos now, showing how to play the piano/keyboard. and you can get a keyboard for pretty cheap.

[@samisthegreatest6682]

damn.. you can still pick up piano if you want to! there’s lots of tutorials nowadays

[@Dragon-Doxin]

Unbelievable how good your content is. I'm so glad I know this channel, I just wish more people would find it too. Perfect 10/10

[@Astranix59]

How does this man have the power to make you forget what the video is about

[@TheMReuo]

I started following this channel for tech stories and then it hits me with one of the best, most deep and heatfelt videos about the Beatles I've seen

[@Laylatg]

i went into this video thinking it was gonna be just a "silly video about a quirky virus!" but this was so much more, your content is amazing, you're CRIMINALLY underrated and you deserve more

[@kobcritic624]

your videos on music and music history are SO underrated, would love to see more Beatles videos from you in the future

[@UnstableAnimation]

This is not at all how I thought this video was gonna go, insanely well done and worth the watch. Great stuff!

[@CadeWasHere6207]

Criminals: "Ay spare an hour, I gotta see my favorite Beatle real quick".

[@Mistiff_1]

Cant say I was expecting a full half hour history lesson on teens and rock n roll but I’m here for it

[@sailoreligaming]

Natrionsquid once again catering specifically to my special interests. I had no idea what this episode was about when I clicked on it, and I was very pleasantly surprised. Also holy crap, that ending legitimately made me cry. As a singer, pianist, and general lover of music, it hit me particularly hard. Very well done once again.

[@leonidasburtoncoolcreates_1234]

sir, you have grammar issues.

[@elephorofonius]

@@leonidasburtoncoolcreates_1234not rub

[@apolloandwarrior_3229]

God that ending just hit me bro. I took piano lessons when I was in kindergarten and according to my parents I was really good I just never practiced. I even got my grandma's standing piano. I still remember the house I went to, my instructor also had me practice the harp and bells along with the piano. But the biggest experience I remember is the Christmas recital I played for at the nursing home my grandpa was in. It's definitely the best memory I have, especially since that grandpa then died almost exactly a year later. I was definitely not expecting such an emotional ending but I guess that goes to show how much music moves us. Music is emotion expressed through abstract sound. It's why song's can just feel happy or sad, words or lyrics can tell us a lot but music can fill in the gaps.

[@TeebenCat]

This so packed full of information I love it! I already watch a ton of 30+ - video essay length stuff and love hearing about the history of music and culture, so this is literally my favorite kind of video. Thank you!

[@aquaskull2624]

I was expecting some cybertale about how criminals hacked into a police mainframe to stop all reports of crime, or a super strict order put in place for one hour that the world didn’t want you to know, but this? This was a shock, in a great way, might be my favorite video!

[@loganmiller7827]

Do you think people back then wrote fanfiction about their parents selling them to the Beatles because they were too poor?

[@guillaumelemieux7686]

I swear your channel hits me every time, everything you post is 5-star content. Great work man, keep it up!

[@knight1678]

man. this was honestly pretty beautiful. the analogy from the show from your childhood hit me pretty hard. i didn't expect to be emotional going into this but here i am

[@Theonewhoisinfinite]

I was not expecting this kinda video from you, but as a big fan of The Beatles myself, I really appreciated every bit of it. Bravo!

[@robotomo4249]

What an amazing video, truly a work of art here! As an 18 year old musician myself, I can say that music has a very deep effect on people, so much so that it is impossible to describe with words. After watching this masterpiece, I's become blatantly obvious that an entire generation of young people can be tied together with just a few songs, 'I Want to Know What Love Is ' by Foreigner for example, which is one of the major staples of the 80s. I can't help but feel that people don't have a special connection with music anymore, nor do I see a selection of songs representing my generation in the next 50 years.

[@jonathanzelaya7102]

Right man, I wonder if in this day and age if it’s even possible to have another Beatles or nirvana like culture shock

[@zenkim6709]

I wholeheartedly recommend that U read the book "This Is Your Brain on Music" -- a surprisingly enjoyable read about the power & appeal of music as seen from the perspective of musicians (including the author himself) w/ a fascination for neuroscience & the possible evolutionary value of both musicianship & music appreciation.

[@patataboom2645]

It's my first video I have watched from your channel, and my God do I love it. You are a gifted narrator and an outstanding storyteller. And the closing minutes truly reached me. You sir just got another subscriber, can't wait to see more from you

[@calvinarrow]

Your story telling is always impeccable.

[@SmallAngryNerd]

my favorite part of the whole "paul is dead" thing was that magical mystery tour and its nonsense songs like i am the walrus were making fun of people looking too deep into things

[@fifsqueak]

this was such an amazing and touching video. thank you for making this!!

[@borond]

your works are all blessings, i particularly enjoyed this one as it was just as informative as it was entertaining. absolutely iconic video, thank you for putting your time and effort into it! if the premiere weren't 1am for me i would've joined for sure :)

[@abrahamt4946]

this is AMAZING and so fascinating. Your voice is also perfect for narrating this kind of stuff! I hope you do more.

[@danie1893]

Now this is a 30 minutes video I wouldn’t mind watching, I mean the editing, the narration and how you explain everything in the video! It’s so easy to understand and it’s so entertaining, I’m really happy the algorithm recommended me this channel it’s my new favorite channel also my grandmother loved the Beatles we are from Israel and my grandmother grew up in America and immigrated to Israel and she absolutely loved the Beatles!! I love your channel so much, thank you for bringing us such great content! (I’m from Israel and my English isn’t that good I’m sorry)

[@jpww1814]

This hit me in an odd way. Made me think back to how my Mom and Dad probably grew up, and my Grandmother. I miss them all very much.

[@wuffleroo]

You're such a great narrator, man. Loved the video as always!

[@tcf_iceland]

I loved this documentary, the presenting of lore, digging into the facts and taking historical events and how society was being shaped into account and smoothly transitioning into profound introspection ❤ Thank you for this ❤

[@vinaigretta]

This was such a profound, artfully done and beautiful video. Fantastic job, dude.

[@DanielSantosAnalysis]

This is legit one of your best videos, ending especially was great.

[@rimekin]

Fantastic video! I could tell there was a lot of passion into making this video. Great job loved every second of it

[@loveformingi]

thank you for the new video nationsquid!! you never fail to make a good video. 💗💗 literally my favorite youtuber

[@RockHeiland]

About the "Paul died and was replaced"-thing happening because there was no internet access back then: let me remind you that there are - to this day - people out there who think that Avril Lavigne died after the release of hir first album an was replaced by a woman called Melissa Vandella

[@Syd448]

People also think John Bennett Ramsey never died and that she is now Katy Perry. People come up with insane stories.

[@GameBearCartridge]

that ending hit me hard, i'm not even a musician phenomenal work, your skill at storytelling is incredible 💖

[@sunnyshiiiine]

What a beautiful video this was!! I actually got emotional watching it, especially towards the end where you talked about your own experiences. Even 60 years later the Beatles are still so charming. I love their music so much, but I also love watching their films, their interviews and documentaries. They are just so much fun, you cannot get enough of them!! I wouldn't be surprised at all if that rumour about crime stopping for an hour was true, in fact I instantly believed it when you first mentioned it 😂It could've been Ringo's peace and love powers. Thank you so much for this video! Peace and Love✌❤

[@nationsquid]

It was all the power of Ognir Rrats. I am warning you with peace and love. Peace and Love. 😎✌🌟❤🌈🎼🌻🎶🥦☮

[@NootalieWalf]

Dude this video is INCREDIBLE! I’m mostly a ‘listen to videos while doing other things’ viewer, but I stopped everything to watch this. Absolutely amazing work man

[@mariowartortle2628]

This was a rollercoaster of emotions. I loved every single moment.

[@yousefslimani99]

You have the most amazing narration I ever heard on youtube and also your contents are amazing too! it can change the world for how interesting it is!!

[@serenitywingss]

this was an incredible video that actually made me think about things. thank you for this.

[@UntitledChannel2]

This is what the purge was supposed to do

[@giovanygalindo9525]

does that mean that the Beatles are equivalent to the purge??

[@UntitledChannel2]

@Giovany Galindo havent seen the video yet. i commented this before the video came out

[@cayzy]

this is such a beautiful video. one of my faves you've made so far!!!

[@GoofyAhhsPersonOnYT]

This video was very captivating from start to finish, I applaud your style of presentation and journalism.

[@TweeterMan287]

Amazingly well put together video!

[@cannibalbunnygirl]

Well this is the best random recommendations youtube has given me in 10 years or so. Interesting content not endlessly repeated by many others and a very nice voice.

[@TitaniumTurbine]

Very impressive video, this was comprehensive and very entertaining. Well done.

[@riflya6012]

the final part of the video remind me of how my teenage life basically could be fit in a music, Iris by Goo-Goo Dolls, my Junior Highschool and my Highschool are nearby train station and somehow the music and lyric with rock alternative genre brings me the memories of it, the good and bad times, fall in love and broken heart, feeling triumphant and defeat... and somehow in my head everytime the music about to end and start to fade away, i feel like a sound of a train horn blasting in the distance, taking it all away and brings me back to reality

[@danielvalsyuk5907]

I love watching you and I learn so much from these videos so thank you so much

[@alexsilverkush6182]

This one was just beautiful ❤️ great job man! Loved every second of this video

[@LexusLFA554]

I am 22 and I have heard the quote "Back in my days..." as well. Only funny, that my music taste lies in the 80s and is therefore twice older than me.

[@nrem5705]

Woah, really good vid! The editing choices really added to it, one of your best imo

[@ladyamarillo8397]

Gee, this was great ! Truly-you are really good at this !

[@_gorillazfreakinc._2]

As a Beatles fan, this was an unexpected suprise. I haven't heard of this rumor until I watched this video ✌❤

[@pizza2437]

Beautiful video. Something to truly be proud of.

[@MisatoBestWoman]

*Legendary channel, this is the second video for me, you have incredible talent, I’m glad I just subscribed*

[@tylersmith6267]

Friggin love your b roll dude!

[@anotherspawn]

Absolutely love this channel! Good work, very interesting

[@NationX]

How on earth did the same channel I come to for interesting little early internet tidbits of stuff I may or may not remember put me into a position of reflecting on my life…

[@citaxis]

Great video. Love your channel!

[@reddiculedog]

It makes me so happy that the best documentarian on youtube right now is also a huge Beatles fan

[@anyaanimation]

That was magic as always. Thanks for your content :)

[@moxiewatts]

I almost clicked away several times. This was too good to not listen to the end.

[@klocugh12]

So true, I literally have collection of songs that I don't listen to often, but have some memories associated with them.

[@ezrakornfeld8436]

Did all crime stop because anything was legal, therefore nothing was a crime?

[@muensterwasnttaken]

No

[@joeconti2396]

No that's the Purge.

[@real-one-81]

I’m gonna be honest… this video hit me like a train. Thanks.

[@Tedster0]

I was expecting the typical NationSquid technology video, but the moment some much more friendly faces came on to the screen, I realised this would be a much better happier video, and that honestly I would enjoy more. I’d like more of this please!

[@shroom1090]

This video is a masterpiece. I don’t know how else to describe it.

[@Princess_Slayah]

I didn’t expect to learn so much a god damn fantastic video keep it up

[@marwellus1]

Great documentation, very touching even. You know, I actually have been fearing that you're about to "debunk" and "deconstruct" everything, but instead you delivered a deep, sensitive view into the Zeitgeist of that time and did literally the opposite at the end. I can only applaud you for this. We just need some legends and myths, however delicate they are, they make us believe to be better than we actually are / think we are. This has a tremendous power, it can really turn things around - unfortunately in every direction, if we're not careful. So be careful too. :-) Thank you!

[@dbeme07]

Crime fr was like “Nah I’m good”

[@electropopmep288]

19:27 British bands: "We are coming for you America... but we aren't Soldiers who wear red coats and armed with weapons... we are teenagers who are rebellious, show a bunch of red flags and are armed with instruments. We are here to rock your world... *Hard* " (i thought of this)

[@matthewgumabon7498]

Music is really the ultimate, most addictive, purest drug humanity has ever created. And the best part it is completely safe. Somehow, even for just an moment, a musical group managed to end crime and have humanity singing and cheering together as one. It wasn’t some righteous world leader, genius scientist, or miracle child that did it… It was four boys from Liverpool with funny haircuts singing love songs.

[@xuxooo]

That ending really made me feel... Thank you Great video

[@ratkingwastaken]

“Oh- the Beatles are live. Heist’s off boys.”

[@chickennoodlesoup2794]

Damn, this was a good one! Well done!

[@cam1343]

Such a good video as always !!!!

[@Whatlander]

This is such a fascinating look at how cultures and events intersect.

[@DatMeleeMan]

I love the Beatles and I even play in a tribute band, seeing this video from you made my day!!

[@popeye807]

what an absolutely lovely and thoughtful video.

[@matthewgrobel5587]

“Your grandparents grew up with the beetles, Elton John, Elvis, The Rolling Stones etc.” my parents grew up with those, my grandparents grew up with WWII

[@Rivaldofelpsnapelvis]

Love your videos man

[@breawycker]

That was an amazing video. Thank you

[@hanubhakt-]

What a truly amazing video .. wow … thank you for this

[@doriangrayshusband549]

I hate it when older people make it my problem that we’ve progressed as a society since they were a kid Like if I hear my grandpa tell me ONE MORE TIME that he grew up in the country with no heating or plumbing and had to walk three miles to school I’m gonna lose it