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Affliction that broke out in 1966
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beatlemania
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Word definitions in Wikipedia
Beatlemania is a term that originated during the 1960s to describe the intense fan frenzy directed toward British rock band the Beatles during the early years of their success. The phenomenon began in 1963 and continued past the band's breakup in 1970. ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1963; see Beatles + mania .The social phenomenon of Beatlemania, which finds expression in handbags, balloons and other articles bearing the likeness of the loved ones, or in the hysterical screaming of young girls whenever the Beatle Quartet performs in ...
Usage examples of beatlemania.
It's just like the early days of Beatlemania, The Bay City Rollers, or Menudo.
The sound reminded Steve of old newsclips he’d seen of Beatlemania, girls screaming their heads off for the moptops from Liverpool.
I am proud to say that even early on I was a contrarian, and Beatlemania did not affect me.