President Lyndon B. Johnson spoke at a campaign appearance on August 29 , 1964 at Convention Hall . He appeared at the Hall alongside many notable Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Democratic leaders . Four days later , The Beatles played the venue on September 2 , 1964 during their first tour of the United States . Tickets went on sale in May 1964 and sold out within 90 minutes . The Rolling Stones played Convention Hall on May 1 , 1965 during their third American tour
third American tour
The Rolling Stones 1st American Tour 1965
Philadelphia Convention Hall and Civic Center