Today In The Beatles History

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Today in The Beatles History:

1962
Cavern lunch session: the Beatles.

Evening performances at Smethwick Baths Ballroom, Midlands and then at the Adelphi Ballroom, West Bromwich in Staffordshire.

1963
Concert at the Gaumont, Wolverhampton ("The Beatles Autumn Tour").

1965
UK album release: George Martin's instrumental version of Help! (Studio Two TWO102).

1966

Yesterday... And Today, 22nd week in the Top 100 (US Billboard).

1970
At the Kolnischer Kunstverein in Cologne, West Germany, the exhibition of Yoko's work "Happening And Fluxus" is shown.

1971
UK album release: B.B. King In London. Ringo appears on three tracks.

1975
The London premiere of the Warner Brothers film "Lizstomania", featuring a cameo appearance of Ringo playing the Pope.

1976

UK single release: "This Song"/"Learning How To Love You" (Dark Horse K 16856).


UK album release: Magical Mystery Tour (Parlophone PCTC 255) (Capitol's 1967 LP, with 3 duophonic songs).


UK album release: Thirty Three & 1/3 (Dark Horse K 56319).

In New York, George and Paul Simon record songs for tomorrow's "Saturday Night Live" show.

1977

UK album release: Love Songs (Parlophone PCSP 721).

Additional recording sessions for London Town LP, at Abbey Road Studios.

"Melody Maker" publishes an interview with Paul, promoting his new single "Mull Of Kintyre".

1980
At his Friar Park home, George is joined by Ringo to record the basic guitar and drum tracks for his song that will become "All Those Years Ago".

1981
In the US, Ringo makes an appearance on the CBS TV program "Entertainment Tonight".

The ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers)Award is posthumously awarded to John. Yoko and Sean send a videotape of thanks.

In New York, Paul attends a secert meeting to offer £21 million for full control of Northern Songs. Owner Lou Grade insists that he will not sell it alone, but as part of ATV Music.

1982
At the Beverly Theater in Los Angeles, the stage play "Beatlemania" runs for a limited time.

1983
Part 25 of "Ringo's Yellow Submarine" series on the ABC Radio Network.

Tom Evans from Badfinger committed suicide by hanging himself in his back garden from a willow tree. Family members said the singer, songwriter was never able to get over his former bandmate's Pete Ham's suicide.

1984

UK single release: "Every Man Has A Woman Who Loves Him"/"It's Alright" (Polydor POSP 712).

At the Milburn Galleries in Brisbane, Queensland, the exhibition featuring shots from Linda's book "Photographs" is shown.

Ringo records the narration for 26 more episodes of "Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends".

In the US, Paul appears in a pre-recorded feature on the show "P.M. Magazine".

1986
At Pinewood Studios in Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, Paul works on the promo video for "Only Love Remains".

1987
The "Beatle City" exhibition runs at the West End marketplace in Dallas, Texas.

Paul and Linda appear on the BBC program "Wogan".

Paul gives an interview to Russian rock writer Artemy Troitsky.

1988
In the UK on BBC Radio Two, the eigth episode of the weekly series "The Beeb's Lost Beatles Tapes", essentially based on "The Beatles At The Beeb" collection, is transmitted.

In London, an exhibition of Linda's photographic portfolio "Sun Prints" is on display at the Victoria & Albert Museum.

1990

UK album release: Tripping The Live Fantastic - Highlights! (Parlophone CDPCSD 114).

At the Cliphouse Studios in London, an animated session is conducted for Paul's promo video for "Party, Party".

1991
At Bray Film Studios, George and Eric Clapton hold rehearsals for their upcoming tour of Japan.

In London, the exhibition by Bob Whittaker, accompaning his book "The Unseen Beatles", is on display at the Photographer's Gallery in Great Newport Gallery.

In the UK, a pre-recorded interview with Paul is broadcast on BBC Radio One.

1992
In the US, the Disney Channel airs its "Eight Days A Week Tribute To The Beatles", featuring a different Beatles film every night.

1993
Paul performs in concert at the Fukuoka Dome, Tokyo, Japan ("1993 New World Tour").

1994
George attends the annual Adelaide Grand Prix in Australia.

1995
First part of "The Beatles Anthology" TV documentary is aired by ABC-TV in the US.

In one of the biggest security operations ever undertaken by EMI, the initial stock of The Beatles Anthology 1 is shipped from Holland to all over Europe.

1997
At the Whatinthewhathe? Studios in Los Angeles, Alanis Morissette drops in and is asked to be recorded. She offeres her vocals for the track "Drift Away".

The US premiere of Sir Paul McCartney's "Standing Stone" is played in Carnegie Hall by St. Luke's Orchestra under the baton of Laurence Foster.

2000

1 number 1 (UK Official UK Charts Company).

2006
A guitar played by George Harrison was set to fetch more than £100,000 at a London auction. The Maton MS500 guitar was used on the Beatles first album.

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Today in The Beatles History:

1963

"She Loves You", 12th week in the Top 10 (UK Record Retailer).


Please Please Me LP, 35th week in the Top 10 (UK Record Retailer).

Concert at the Ardwick Apollo, Manchester ("The Beatles Autumn Tour"). Filmed by ABC-TV.

1964
Winbledon Common, Wimbledon, London. Between the windmill and the lake. Filming for BBC-TV's "Not Only... but Also": John, Dudley Moore and Norman Rossington acting out "Deat Ted, Danoota, (and me)", poem from John's "In His Own Write".

1970
At the Kolnischer Kunstverein in Cologne, West Germany, the exhibition of Yoko's work "Happening And Fluxus" is shown.

1971
BBC Radio One transmits part-three of a four-part interview with John, conducted by David Wigg, for the series "Scene And Heard" (recorded October 25, 1971).

"Melody Maker" publishes Paul's interview with Chris Charlesworth from November 10, 1971. Titled "Why Lennon Is Uncool", Paul expresses his feelings about the Beatles, John, the Bangla Desh concert and live shows, among other things.

In New York, John prepares a reply upon reading the interview.

1974
George performs in concert at the St. Louis Arena, St. Louis, Missouri ("North American Tour").

At BBC TV Centre in London, Wings tapes their fourth appearance on "Top Of The Pops", performing "Junior's Farm".

1975

US album release: Blast From Your Past (Apple SW-3422).

In Los Angeles, Judge Cahan dismisses marijuana charges against Linda after she has completed a psychiatric and drug conselling course in London.

1976

UK album release: The Best Of George Harrison (Parlophone PAS 10011).

On NBC-TV's "Saturday Night Live" in New York, the show opens with George asking Lorne Michaels about the $3,000 Beatles reunion money. George performs "Here Comes The Sun" and "Homeward Bound" with Paul Simon. John and Paul are watching the show from Lennon's Dakota apartment.

1977
Additional recording sessions for London Town LP, at Abbey Road Studios.

At his Friar Park mansion, George writes the lyrics for the song "Faster".

1979

US single release: "Wonderful Christmastime"/"Rudolph The Red Nosed Reggae" (Columbia 1-11162).

1981

UK album release: Stop And Smell The Roses (RCA RCALP 6022).

1982
At the Beverly Theater in Los Angeles, the stage play "Beatlemania" runs for a limited time.

1983
Ringo records the narration for 26 more episodes of "Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends".

1986
In West Germany, Paul and Linda attend the annual Bambi Awards. He receives the award for Personality Of The Year.

At the Sheraton Premiere Hotel in Los Angeles, the 8th Annual Billboard Music Awards are held. Yoko wins the Most Innovative Video for "Hell In Paradise".

1987
The "Beatle City" exhibition runs at the West End marketplace in Dallas, Texas.

In the US, the first part of a pre-recorded interview with George is aired on the CNN program "Showbiz Today".

1988
In London, an exhibition of Linda's photographic portfolio "Sun Prints" is on display at the Victoria & Albert Museum.

1990

US album release: Tripping The Live Fantastic - Highlights! (Capitol CDP 7 95379 2).

1991
At Bray Film Studios, George and Eric Clapton hold rehearsals for their upcoming tour of Japan.

In London, the exhibition by Bob Whittaker, accompaning his book "The Unseen Beatles", is on display at the Photographer's Gallery in Great Newport Gallery.

1992
In the US, the Disney Channel airs its "Eight Days A Week Tribute To The Beatles", featuring a different Beatles film every night.

At the Mean Fiddler Club in Harlesden, North London, Paul and his band tape an appearance for the New Year's special "A Carlton New Year".

In San Francisco, Paul's "Liverpool Oratorio" is performed.

1994
George attends the annual Adelaide Grand Prix in Australia.

1995
11:30am. Savoy Hotel, London. Press conference for over 100 media, one per country, on occasion of the release of Anthology 1, given by George Martin, Jeff Lynne and Neil Aspinall.

Radio Zero premieres "Free As A Bird" for Chile, airing the song from London via telephonic line.

During the first hours of the day, copies of Anthology 1 are taken on planes hired by EMI, leaving from an airport in Holland to be distributed to various countries.

In the US, Ringo appears, via satellite from Monte Carlo, on the ABC TV show "Good Morning America".

1997
Paul videotapes an appearance on the ABC TV show "Oprah".

At the Village Recorders Studio in Los Angeles, Ringo records backing vocals for the tracks "Without Understanding" and "Drift Away".

1998
The Fireman Internet website repeats an exclusive interview with the Fireman, previously aired October 2, 1998.

In the US, "Entertainment Weekly" reports that a newly re-mastered audio version of the Beatles' film "Yellow Submarine" will be released next summer.

2000

1 number 1 (Australia ARIA Charts).

2004

Acoustic number 31 (US Billboard).

2007
At a special charity auction event at the IndigO2 at The O2 a 10ft tall hand- painted Les Paul guitar replica signed by Paul McCartney became the main attraction of the night. After a competitive bidding war, the guitar was eventually auctioned off for an amazing £60,000. Paul’s guitar was designed by visual artist Rosie Brooks.

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Today in The Beatles History:

1960
George Harrison is deported from Hamburg for being underage (he was 17) and not legally allowed to remain in a nightclub after midnight.

1962
Performance at the Cavern, with Johnny Templer and The Hi-Cats, and the Zodiacs.

1963
Concert at the ABC, Carlisle ("The Beatles Autumn Tour").

1964

A Hard Day's Night LP number 1, 21st and last week (UK Record Retailer).

Appearance on "Thank Your Lucky Stars".

1967
76 Old Compton Street, 1st floor, London. Norman's Film Production. Roy Benson and the Beatles session for cutting the "Magical Mystery Tour" film. They are filmed by a BBC crew.

1968
John asks for a Nagra recorder to be taken to the hospital, to record the last heart beats of his son. John Ono Lennon II dies.

1970
At the Kolnischer Kunstverein in Cologne, West Germany, the exhibition of Yoko's work "Happening And Fluxus" is shown.

1974
George performs in concert at the Assembly Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma ("North American Tour").

Wings' taped appearance on "Top Of The Pops", performing "Junior's Farm", is aired on BBC1.

1977
Additional recording sessions for London Town LP, at Abbey Road Studios.

1980
John and Yoko are photographed walking through Central Park.

1981
Joined by Yoko, Paul announces that he will sue Lord Grade's ATV Music Corporation for alleged breach of trust, following his failed attempt to buy back the rights to all of the Beatles' songs.

1982
At the Beverly Theater in Los Angeles, the stage play "Beatlemania" runs for a limited time.

In the US, Ringo gives an interview to Casey Kasem on the program "America's Top Ten".

1983
Ringo records the narration for 26 more episodes of "Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends".

PMI (Picture Music International) and Dave Clark International release the first home video compilation from the pop series "Ready, Steady, Go!". It features the Beatles' performance from March 20, 1964.

1985
At BBC Broadcasting House in London, Paul appears live on Gloria Hunniford's BBC Radio Two program to appeal for the annual fundraiser "Children In Need". He hints at the idea of touring to promote his newest album.

1987
The "Beatle City" exhibition runs at the West End marketplace in Dallas, Texas.

1988
In London, an exhibition of Linda's photographic portfolio "Sun Prints" is on display at the Victoria & Albert Museum.

1991
At Bray Film Studios, George and Eric Clapton hold rehearsals for their upcoming tour of Japan.

In London, the exhibition by Bob Whittaker, accompaning his book "The Unseen Beatles", is on display at the Photographer's Gallery in Great Newport Gallery.

At Ulster Hall in Ireland, Paul's "Liverpool Oratorio" is performed for the fifth time as part of the Belfast Festival.

1992
In San Francisco, Paul's "Liverpool Oratorio" is performed.

In the US, the Disney Channel airs its "Eight Days A Week Tribute To The Beatles", featuring a different Beatles film every night.

1994
In London, a press conference is held to announce the release of The Beatles At The BBC.

1995

Worldwide album release: Anthology 1 (Capitol/Apple CDP 7243 8 34445 2 6).

"Free As A Bird" is premiered in Chile, properly broadcast of record.

8:30pm. Two stores of the "Feria del Disco" record shops chain begin sales of Anthology 1 in Chile.

12:01am. Sales of Anthology 1 begin in Britain.

Due to the huge sales, former Beatle drummer Pete Best receives a seven-figure royalty check.

2003
An acoustic guitar, which George Harrison learned to play, fetched £276,000 at a London auction. His father originally bought the Egmond guitar for Harrison for £3.50. Another item auctioned was a signed invitation to the post-premiere celebrations for the Beatles'"A Hard Days Night" film, which went for £17,250.

2006

Worldwide album release: Love (Capitol/Apple CDP 0946 3 79808 2 8).

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Today in The Beatles History:

1962
Concert at the Majestic Ballroom, Birkenhead.

1963

UK album release: With The Beatles (Parlophone PCS 3045).

With The Beatles has already sold 300,000 copies in advance.

Concert at the Globe, Stockton ("The Beatles Autumn Tour").

It is announced that the next UK Gerry and the Pacemakers tour will be promoted by Brian and Arthur Howes.

1965
NEMS Enterprises signs The Paramounts to a management contract.

NEMS Enterprises signs The Scaffold to an agency contract.

1967
George session for "Wonderwall" film. Recording: sound effects; "India", "Swordfencing" (both working titles). First session of Wonderwall.

1968

UK album release: The Beatles (Apple PCS 7067-8).

Harry Moss cuts the stereo version of Yellow Submarine, at Abbey Road.

1969

Abbey Road number 1, 8th week (UK Record Retailer).


"Cold Turkey", 4th week in the Top 28 (US Billboard).

1970
At the Kolnischer Kunstverein in Cologne, West Germany, the exhibition of Yoko's work "Happening And Fluxus" is shown.

1971
At Carnegie Hall, the press screening of the Apple film "Raga" is held. John, George and their wives attend.

1974
George performs in concert in Ft. Worth, Texas ("North American Tour").

1975

Shaved Fish number 8 (UK Record Retailer).


"Imagine" number 6 (UK Record Retailer).

1976

US single release: "Hey Baby"/"Lady Gaye" (Atlantic 45-3371).

1977
Additional recording sessions for London Town LP, at Abbey Road Studios.

1978

US album release: Wings Greatest (Capitol SOO-11905).

1981
In the UK, the "Sunday Mirror" publishes an interview with Ringo, promoting his latest album.

1982
At the Beverly Theater in Los Angeles, the stage play "Beatlemania" runs for a limited time.

1983
Ringo records the narration for 26 more episodes of "Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends".

1984
In London, the Handmade film "A Private Function" premieres. Ringo and Barbara attend.

1985
UK album release: Starpeace (Polydor 28MM0472), by Yoko.

Channel 4 presents the UK TV premiere of Yoko's promo video for "Hell In Paradise".

In the US, Paul appears on the NBC TV program "Friday Night Videos", promoting "Spies Like Us".

1987
The "Beatle City" exhibition runs at the West End marketplace in Dallas, Texas.

In the UK, George appears on the cover of the "Observer" color supplement and an interview, conducted by Mark Lewisohn, is inside.

In the US, the syndicated radio program "Powercuts" features the work of George.

1988

US album release: McCartney II (Capitol CDM 7 52024 2) on CD.

In London, an exhibition of Linda's photographic portfolio "Sun Prints" is on display at the Victoria & Albert Museum.

1991
At Bray Film Studios, George and Eric Clapton hold rehearsals for their upcoming tour of Japan.

In London, the exhibition by Bob Whittaker, accompaning his book "The Unseen Beatles", is on display at the Photographer's Gallery in Great Newport Gallery.

1992
In the US, the Disney Channel airs its "Eight Days A Week Tribute To The Beatles", featuring a different Beatles film every night.

1994
In the US, a press launch is held for the release of The Beatles Live At The BBC.

1995
Second part of "The Beatles Anthology" TV documentary is aired by ABC-TV in US. The promo video of "Real Love" is aired at the end of the program.

Anthology 1 sales in Chile properly begin (CD and cassette versions). Stock of 40,000 copies available.

1997
Yoko's latest art exhibition, entitled "Have You Seen The Horizon Lately", holds a press review at the Museum of Modern Art in Oxford.

In the UK, Channel 4 airs the Cilla Black episode of the Granada TV series "Brit Girls", featuring interviews with Ringo and George Martin.

1998
VH-1 transmits the program Talk Music" featuring excerpts from the US John Lennon Anthology EPK (Electronic video press kit).

22 ноября 1963 -релиз альбома With The Beatles!

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релиз -альбом The Beatles!

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Today in The Beatles History:

1957
Performance by The Quarry Men at the New Clubmoor Hall in Liverpool. This is the first documented photograph of John and Paul together.




1962
Cavern lunch session: The Beatles.

Evening: Concert at the Tower Ballroom, New Brighton.

12:20pm. Saint James's Church Hall. Audition before BBC producers for evaluation of television potential. Failed.

1963

Please Please Me LP number 1, 29th week (UK Record Retailer).

Concert at the City Hall, Newcastle ("The Beatles Autumn Tour").

US TV broadcasts the Bournemouth Winters Garden concert (filmed November 16,1963).

1964

US album release: The Beatles' Story (Capitol STBO 2222).


US single release: "I Feel Fine"/"She's A Woman" (Capitol 5327).

Wembley TV Studios, Wembley, Middlesex. Recording performance for "Ready, Steady, Go!"

1965
Harry Moss cuts the stereo version of Rubber Soul.

Twickenham Film Studios, London. Shooting of clips for "I Feel Fine", "Ticket To Ride", "Help!", "Day Tripper", "We Can Work It Out".

1967
George session for "Wonderwall" film. Recording: sound effects; "India", "Swordfencing" (both working titles). Classical musicians.

1968

"Hey Jude" number 1, 9th and last week, 13th week in the Top 30 (US Billboard).


John & Yoko appear on the cover of 'Rolling Stone' magazine.

1970

US single release: "My Sweet Lord"/"Isn't It A Pity" (Apple 2995).

At the Kolnischer Kunstverein in Cologne, West Germany, the exhibition of Yoko's work "Happening And Fluxus" is shown.

1971
In the US, George appears on the ABC TV program "The Dick Cavett Show" to discuss the film "Raga".

1973
John gives an interview to the US radio program "Rockspeak", promoting his album Mind Games.

In New York, Yoko makes an appearance on "The Mike Douglas Show".

1974
"Melody Maker" publishes an interview with Ringo.

1977
Additional recording sessions for London Town LP, at Abbey Road Studios.

1979
Wings perform in concert at the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool, England ("Wings UK Tour"). Tonight's concert is a free warm-up show for the benefit of a specially invited audience of handicapped children and 600 student employees of the Liverpool Institute.

In the US, ABC TV premieres the Dick Clark production of "The Birth Of The Beatles". Technical advisor for the film is Pete Best.

1982
At the Beverly Theater in Los Angeles, the stage play "Beatlemania" runs for a limited time.

BBC Radio One transmits a brief pre-recorded interview with Paul on the show "Newsbeat".

1983
Ringo records the narration for 26 more episodes of "Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends".

Tom Evans, former member of Badfinger, is found hanged in his home in Surrey. He was 36.

1984
Paul makes the rounds promoting the UK release of the film "Give My Regards To Broad Street".

1985
In the UK, BBC Radio One repeats the special "The Beatles At The Beeb". Part Two is aired as a one hour segment.

1986
In London, Paul and Linda attend rehearsals for the Royal Variety Command Performance.

In the UK, the first screening in years of the "All You Need Is Love" from the 1967 "Our World" broadcast is featured on the BBC2 archieve program "Windmill".

1987
The "Beatle City" exhibition runs at the West End marketplace in Dallas, Texas.

1989
Paul's concert at The Forum, Los Angeles, California ("Get Back Tour").

1991
In London, the exhibition by Bob Whittaker, accompaning his book "The Unseen Beatles", is on display at the Photographer's Gallery in Great Newport Gallery.

1992
In the US, the Disney Channel airs its "Eight Days A Week Tribute To The Beatles", featuring a different Beatles film every night.

1995
3rd and last part of "The Beatles Anthology" TV documentary is aired by ABC-TV in US.

Chile gold certification for CD Anthology 1 (15,000 copies sold between 8:30pm, Tuesday 21st, and midday, Thursday 23rd, November).

1997
At the Museum of Modern Art in Oxford, Yoko's art exhibition "Have You Seen The Horizon Lately" opens to the public.

2000
Dhani Harrison crashes his Audi S3 in Oxfordshire but suffers no serious injury.

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Today in The Beatles History:

1941
Pete Best is born to John and Mona Best in Madras, India.

1961

The Beatles perform at "Operation Big Beat II" at the Tower Ballroom in New Brighton, Wallsey. Emile Ford (pictured) and Davy Jones also appear on the bill.

1962
Brian sends a birthday greetings telegram to Pete Best: "Congratulations, many happy returns, all the best, John, Paul, George, Ringo and Brian."

1963
Concert at the ABC, Hull ("The Beatles Autumn Tour").

1964
Marriage of James McCartney and Angela Williams.

1966
Studio 2. 7:00pm-2:30am. Recording: "Strawberry Fields Forever" (take 1). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Geoff Emerick; 2nd Engineer: Phil McDonald.

First session for the production following Revolver.

Opening of Bag O'Nails, London night club. Brian attends.

1967
Abbey Road. First John's solo session, compiling sound effects for the National Theatre production for its play "Scene Three, Act One", based on the short homonymous story included on "In His Own Write".


UK single release: "Hello, Goodbye"/"I Am The Walrus" (Parlophone R 5655).

IBC Studios, London. Debut recording session by Grapefruit, for single "Dear Delilah". John and Paul attend.

1970
At the Kolnischer Kunstverein in Cologne, West Germany, the exhibition of Yoko's work "Happening And Fluxus" is shown.

1972

UK single release: "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)"/"Listen The Snow Is Falling" (Apple R 5970).

UK album release: Tommy (Ode 99001), by the London Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Choir and Guest Soloists, featuring Ringo on vocals for the tracks "Fiddle About" and "Tommy's Holiday Camp".

1973

"Photograph" number 1 (US Billboard).

Paul gives an interview for the Independent London station "Capitol Radio".

1974
At the Record Plant studios in New York, rehearsal for Elton John's concert at the Madison Square Garden, with John.

George performs in concert at the Hofheinz Pavilion, Houston, Texas ("North American Tour").

1975
At Denham's Memorial Hall in Buckinghamshire, the Rutles are filmed performing the song "I Must Be Love" for inclusion in the BBC2 comedy series "Rutland Weekend Television".

1976

US album release: Thirty Three & 1/3 (Dark Horse DH 3005).

At the Winterland in San Francisco, Ringo appears on drums with The Band performing the song "I Shall Be Released" at their farewell performance. The concert is filmed by United Artists and released as the film "The Last Waltz".

1977
Additional recording sessions for London Town LP, at Abbey Road Studios.

1979
Wings perform in concert at the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool, England ("Wings UK Tour").

1981
Ringo makes a live appearance on the "Merv Griffin Show".

1982
At the Beverly Theater in Los Angeles, the stage play "Beatlemania" runs for a limited time.

Paul and Linda arrive in Paris to prepare for Linda's exhibition which opens tomorrow.

1983
Ringo records the narration for 26 more episodes of "Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends".

In the UK, an interview with Paul is published in the teen pop magazine "Smash Hits".

1984
In England, A pre-recorded interview with Paul, promoting "Give My Regards To Broad Street", is transmitted on BBC Radio Two's program "Star Sound Extra".

Also on BBC Radio Two, Paul's album Give My Regards To Broad Street is featured by Howard Pearce on his program "Album Time".

1986
UK album release: It's A Live-In World (EMI AHP-LP-1), featuring Ringo's "You Know It Makes Sense", Paul's "Simple As That", "Live-in World" with Zak Starkey joining Ringo, The Thompson Twins, Howard Jones, Bonnie Tyler, Kate Robbins (McCartney’s cousin), and others and "Naughty Atom Bomb" with John Cleese, Bill Oddie and Ringo.

Paul and backing band perform "Only Love Remains" at the Royal Variety Command Performance at London's Theatre Royal.

1987
The "Beatle City" exhibition runs at the West End marketplace in Dallas, Texas.

1989
Paul's concert at The Forum, Los Angeles, California ("Get Back Tour").

Paul records an interview for the music station VH-1.

1991
In London, the exhibition by Bob Whittaker, accompaning his book "The Unseen Beatles", is on display at the Photographer's Gallery in Great Newport Gallery.

Paul's "Liverpool Oratorio" is performed at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin, Ireland.

1992
In the US, the Disney Channel airs its "Eight Days A Week Tribute To The Beatles", featuring a different Beatles film every night.

1995
11:30pm-12:45am. TVN broadcasts a portion of "The Beatles Anthology" series, part 1, in Chile. "Free As A Bird" video premiered in Chile.

1997
In the US, ABC TV's "Oprah" broadcasts the taped interview with Paul (recorded November 20, 1997). The edited version of the promo video for "Beautiful Night" is also aired.

Also in the US, ABC's "Eyewitness News" special broadcasts the program "Why Is America Still In Love With The Beatles?"

At the Museum of Modern Art in Oxford, Yoko's art exhibition "Have You Seen The Horizon Lately" is on display.

1998

Worldwide album release: The Beatles (Apple 4 96895 2), official 30th anniversary edition.

1999
At a rock auction at Bonhams of London, items sold included Buddy Holly's first driving licence sold for £3,795 and a copy of The Beatles "White Album" #00000001, sold for £9,775.

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>Today in The Beatles History:
>1941
>Pete Best is born to John and Mona Best in Madras, India.

Джон Бест не был отцом Пита. 24 ноября 1941 года родился Pete Scanland, если брать по отцу, или Pete Shaw, если по матери. Отцом Пита был морской инженер Donald Peter Scanland, приятель Моны, погибший на просторах войны в 1942 году. Фамилию Бест Пит получил после регистрации брака Моны с Джоном Бестом в 1944 году.
Кстати, Пита с днем рождения!

Извиняюсь,что немного всех ввёл в заблуждение:John Best не является родным отцом Пита Беста,нашего героя-именинника,которому сегодня исполнилось 70 лет!Happy birthday!Pete Best -70!

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Today in The Beatles History:

1962
Performances at the Cavern, with the Fourmost, the Dennisons, and the Zenith Six.

1964
Number 1 Studio, BBC Aeolian Hall. 7:00-10:30pm. Recording for BBC's "Saturday Club": "Rock And Roll Music"; "I'm A Loser"; "Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby"; "I Feel Fine"; "Kansas City/Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey!"; "She's A Woman".

"I'm A Loser", "Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby", "I Feel Fine" and "She's A Woman" are the same versions broadcast on November 26 (recorded November 17).

Tommy Quickly, with Brian and Derek Taylor, flies to Los Angeles from London to promote his single "The Wild Side Of Life".

Before leaving to Los Angeles, Brian is seen at business meetings with Lew Grade.

In Los Angeles, Brian and the party are received at the airport by Lionel Bart.

1965
The Harrods stores, in London, opens after hours to allow the Beatles to Christmas shop for 2 hours.

1966
Studio, Dick James House. Time unknown. Recording: "Pantomime: Everywhere It's Christmas".

Chris Curtis forms a record production partnership with Brian, probably to be called Trade Limited.

1967

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band number 1, 24th week (UK Record Retailer).

1968
Harry Moss cuts the mono version of Yellow Submarine, at Abbey Road.


US album release: The Beatles (Apple SWBO 101).

1969
John returns his MBE.

1970
At the Kolnischer Kunstverein in Cologne, West Germany, the exhibition of Yoko's work "Happening And Fluxus" is shown.

1972
On the set of "That'll Be The Day", Ringo gives an interview to "Cinema & TV Today", promoting his first feature, "Count Downe".

1974
George appears on the Houston radio station KLOL-FM, talking about Paul's lawsuit and Monty Python.

1977
Additional recording sessions for London Town LP, at Abbey Road Studios.

1979
Wings perform in concert at the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool, England ("Wings UK Tour").

1981
In the US, a pre-recorded interview with Ringo and Barbara is transmitted on the NBC TV show "Tomorrow".

1982
At the Beverly Theater in Los Angeles, the stage play "Beatlemania" runs for a limited time.

At La Galerie Ganon in Paris, Paul and Linda attend the opening of a third exhibition of her pictures.

1983
Ringo records the narration for 26 more episodes of "Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends".

1984
At the Odeon cinema in London, Paul and Linda attend the UK premiere screenings of "Rupert And The Frog Song" and "Give My Regards To Broad Street".

1987
The "Beatle City" exhibition runs at the West End marketplace in Dallas, Texas.

1988
Ringo and Barbara return to England after an anti-alcoholic treatment in Arizona.

1990
In Los Angeles, Paul appears on the American version of the BBC Series "Desert Island Discs".

1991
In London, the exhibition by Bob Whittaker, accompaning his book "The Unseen Beatles", is on display at the Photographer's Gallery in Great Newport Gallery.

At his home studios in Sussex, Paul begins recording sessions for his album Off The Ground.

1992
In the US, the Disney Channel airs its "Eight Days A Week Tribute To The Beatles", featuring a different Beatles film every night.

1993
Paul performs in concert at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriquez, Mexico City, Mexico ("1993 New World Tour").

1997
At the Museum of Modern Art in Oxford, Yoko's art exhibition "Have You Seen The Horizon Lately" is on display.

At the Whatinthewhathe? Studios in Los Angeles, recording sessions resume for the albumVertical Man.

1998
The "USA Today" newspaper publishes an interview with Paul.

1999
Yoko Ono unveils a multimedia exhibit of her work at the Israeli Museum in Jerusalem.

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1962
6:00pm. The Beatles get to the studio for a 1-hour rehearsal.

Studio 2. 7:00-10:00pm. Recording: "Please Please Me" [re-make] (takes 1-18); "Ask Me Why" (takes 1-6); "Tip Of My Tongue" (takes unknown). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Norman Smith; 2nd Engineer: unknown.

First session for "Please Please Me"/"Ask Me Why".

1963
Concert at the ABC, Cambridge ("The Beatles Autumn Tour").

1964
10:00am-12:00am. BBC's "Top Gear" broadcast (recorded November 17, 1964).

1966

Yesterday... And Today, 23rd week in the Top 100 (US Billboard).

1967
Broadcast of the "Hello, Goodbye" clip, on "The Ed Sullivan Show".

1969
Studio 2. 7:00pm-3:00am. Tape copying: "You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)" (of remix mono 3, called remix mono 4). Editing: "You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)" (of remix mono 4). Stereo mixing: "What's The New Mary Jane" (remix 4, from take 4). Stereo mixing with simultaneous overdub: "What's The New Mary Jane" (remix 5, from take 4). Editing: "What's The New Mary Jane" (of remix stereo 4, called remix stereo 6). Tape copying with simultaneous editing: "What's The New Mary Jane" (of stereo remix 5 into 6). Tape copying: "What's The New Mary Jane" (of stereo remixes 4, 5). Producer: Geoff Emerick/John Lennon; Engineer: Mike Sheady; 2nd Engineer: Nick Webb.

For POB single, never released. The editing of "You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)" was released as the B side of "Let It Be". John's last session.

1970
John and Yoko travel to New York.

At the Kolnischer Kunstverein in Cologne, West Germany, the exhibition of Yoko's work "Happening And Fluxus" is shown.

1973
12:45am-5:30am. At the Pathe Marconi Studio in Paris, Paul, Linda and Denny work on recordings of "Seaside Woman", "Wide Prairie" and "I Got Up".

Evening: Interviews are given to the French magazines "Paris Match" and "Français".

1974
George performs in concert in Baton Rouge, Louisiana ("North American Tour").

1976

UK single release: "Hey Baby"/"Lady Gaye" (Polydor 2001 699).

1977
Additional recording sessions for London Town LP, at Abbey Road Studios.

1979
Wings perform in concert at the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool, England ("Wings UK Tour").

1980
John and Yoko walk around Central Park and are filmed by ABC News for their program "20/20".

In New York, Paul's concert film "Rockshow" premieres at the Ziegfield Theater.

Ringo and Barbara meet John and Yoko at the Plaza Hotel in New York. John agrees to appear on Ringo's Can't Fight Lightning album.

1982
UK single release: "My Man"/"Let The Tears Dry" (Polydor POSP 541).

At the Beverly Theater in Los Angeles, the stage play "Beatlemania" runs for a limited time.

1983
"I Want To Hold Your Hand" number 62 (UK Official UK Charts Company).

Part 26 of "Ringo's Yellow Submarine" series on the ABC Radio Network.

Ringo records the narration for 26 more episodes of "Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends".

1984
The ITV network morning program TV AM transmits a brief pre-recorded interview with Paul.

1986
In the US, PBS airs the BBC TV program "John Lennon: A Journey In The Life".

1987
The "Beatle City" exhibition runs at the West End marketplace in Dallas, Texas.

1988
In the UK on BBC Radio Two, the ninth episode of the weekly series "The Beeb's Lost Beatles Tapes", essentially based on "The Beatles At The Beeb" collection, is transmitted.

1989
Paul records an interview for the Tokyo radio program "Super DJ".

1990

UK single release: "All My Trials"/"C Moon" (Parlophone R 6278).
UK single release: "All My Trials"/"C Moon"//"Mull Of Kintyre"/"Put It There" (Parlophone 12R 6278 [12" single] and Parlophone CDR 6278 [5" CD]).

Paul appears on the syndicated radio program "Rockline".

1991
US album release: Curly Sue (Giant Records 2-24439), soundtrack album for film, featuring Ringo's song "You Never Know".

In London, the exhibition by Bob Whittaker, accompaning his book "The Unseen Beatles", is on display at the Photographer's Gallery in Great Newport Gallery.

1992
In the US, the Disney Channel airs Paul's doucmentary film "Get Back".

In the US, the Disney Channel airs its "Eight Days A Week Tribute To The Beatles", featuring a different Beatles film every night.

In London, Paul and his band begin filming the promo video for "Hope Of Deliverance".

The Beatles' 1964 film "A Hard Day's Night" is screened for the first time on the satellite channel TV-1000.

1995
The UK premiere of "The Beatles Anthology" is aired on the ITV network.

1997
At the Museum of Modern Art in Oxford, Yoko's art exhibition "Have You Seen The Horizon Lately" is on display.

2000

1 number 1, second week (UK Official UK Charts Company).

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1962
Dick James Music office. Brian discusses a music publishing proposition with Dick James.

The Beatles recorded their first BBC radio session at the BBC Paris Studio in London for the BBC Light Program "Talent Spot".

1963
Concert at the Rialto, York ("The Beatles Autumn Tour").

1964
News from the US that Epstein could sell his Beatles' management interest are denied "at any price".

Appearance on "Ready, Steady, Go!" TV show (filmed November 24, 1964).


UK single release: "I Feel Fine"/"She's A Woman" (Parlophone R 5200).

1966

John films a cameo for the BBC2 series Not Only...But Also starring Peter Cook and Dudley Moore. He plays the part of a London night club doorman.

1967

US single release: "Hello, Goodbye"/"I Am The Walrus" (Capitol 2056).


US album release: Magical Mystery Tour (Capitol SMAL 2835).

1970

US album release: All Things Must Pass (Apple STCH 639).

At the Kolnischer Kunstverein in Cologne, West Germany, the exhibition of Yoko's work "Happening And Fluxus" is shown.

1971
BBC Radio One transmits part-four of a four-part interview with John, conducted by David Wigg, for the series "Scene And Heard" (recorded October 25, 1971).

1972
At AIR Studios in London, Paul and Wings hold recording session for "Seaside Woman".

1973
Rumors fly through the media stating that George's marriage to Patti is breaking up.

1974
George performs in concert at the Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis, Tennessee ("North American Tour").

At the Odeon Cinema in South London, Paul and Linda make a surprise appearance on stage during a concert by Rod Stewart and The Faces. They provide backing vocals for the song "Mine For Me", written by Paul.

In New York, John and May Pang visit Elton John at the Sherry Netherlands Hotel.

1977
Additional recording sessions for London Town LP, at Abbey Road Studios.

1978

US album release: Wings Greatest (Capitol SOO-11905).

1979
The "Liverpool Echo" prints an article on Wings taking an afternoon boat ride on the "Royal Iris".

1980





UK album releases: Ringo (Music For Pleasure MFP 50508), Mind Games (Music For Pleasure MFP 50509) and Dark Horse (Music For Pleasure MFP 50510).

In the US, Paul and Linda appear, live by satelitte, on the ABC TV show "Good Morning America" and are interviewed by Dan Hartman.

1981
In Liverpool, a Wimpey Homes housing estate is opened by Michael Heseltine, the Ministe for the Environment, and councillor Derek Hatton. Streets in the estate include John Lennon Drive, Paul McCatney Way, George Harrison Close and Ringo Starr Close.

1982
At the Beverly Theater in Los Angeles, the stage play "Beatlemania" runs for a limited time.

1983
Ringo records the narration for 26 more episodes of "Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends".

1984
In the US, an interview with Paul is aired on the CBS TV show "Entertainment Tonight".

1987
In the UK, the repackaged MPL/BBC co-production of "McCartney" is released on home video, entitled "The Paul McCartney Story".

In the US, part-two of a pre-recorded interview with George is aired on the CNN program "Showbiz Today".

In London, Paul appears on the Channel 4 program "The Last Resort With Jonathan Ross". Paul performs with Steve Nieve And The Playboys the songs "Don't Get Around Much Anymore", "I Saw Her Standing There" and "Lawdy Miss Clawdy".

The "Beatle City" exhibition runs at the West End marketplace in Dallas, Texas.

1989

UK single release: "Cheer Down"/"Poor Little Girl" (Dark Horse W 2696).


UK album release: Flowers In The Dirt - World Tour Pack (Parlophone PCSDX 106).

Prior to tonight's concert, Paul holds a press conference to announce that the Beatles may get together again.

Paul's concert at The Forum, Los Angeles, California ("Get Back Tour").

Stevie Wonder makes a special appearance on stage with Paul to perform "Ebony And Ivory".

1991
In London, the exhibition by Bob Whittaker, accompaning his book "The Unseen Beatles", is on display at the Photographer's Gallery in Great Newport Gallery.

1992
In the US, the Disney Channel airs its "Eight Days A Week Tribute To The Beatles", featuring a different Beatles film every night.

1993
Paul performs in concert at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriquez, Mexico City, Mexico ("1993 New World Tour").

1995
In the UK, Channel 4 broadcasts an unflattering documentary on the Beatles, a controversial "warts and all" look at the history of the group's financial empire. The profile is titled "All You Need Is Cash".

1997
At the Museum of Modern Art in Oxford, Yoko's art exhibition "Have You Seen The Horizon Lately" is on display.

2000

1 number 1, second week (Australia ARIA Charts)

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1960
Paul McCartney and Pete Best are deported from West Germany after being arrested on suspicion of arson after the hotel room they were staying in mysteriously caught fire. They were released and deported the next day.

1962
Concert at the Majestic Ballroom, Birkenhead.

1963

UK single release: "I Want To Hold Your Hand"/"This Boy" (Parlophone R 5084).

"I Want To Hold Your Hand" has sold 950,000 copies in advance: a new mark and gold record.

Concert at the ABC, Huddersfield ("The Beatles Autumn Tour").

1964
Conversations in London held by Gary Smith, Vic Lewis and Lester Gottlieb about a new American TV show, "Hullaballoo".

John and George meet two members of the Miracles at the Crazy Elephant restaurant, London.

Studio 1. BBC Television Centre, London. John films appearance on BBC-TV's "Not Only... But Also".

1965
Studio 1, BBC Television Centre, London. John, Dudley Moore and Norman Rossington film for BBC-TV's "Not Only... But Also".

1966
Studio 2. 2:30-8:00pm. Recording: "Strawberry Fields Forever" (takes 5-6, tape reduction take 6 into take 7, overdub onto take 7). Mono mixing: "Strawberry Fields Forever" (remixes 1-3, from take 7). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Geoff Emerick; 2nd Engineer: Phil McDonald.

Chris Curtis produces "Sorry", the next single of Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas.

1967
Studio 1 (control room only). 2:30-5:30pm. Editing: "Christmas Time (Is Here Again)" (of unnumbered mono remix). Tape copying: "Christmas Time (Is Here Again)" (of master version). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Geoff Emerick; 2nd Engineer: Richard Lush.

Copy for print at Lyntone Records.

1968

UK album release: Unfinished Music Number 1--Two Virgins (Apple SAPCOR 2/Track 613012).


The Beatles has sold 2 million copies on the first week. British record for quick sale.

1969

Abbey Road number 1, 9th week (UK Record Retailer).


"Something"/"Come Together" number 1 (US Billboard).


"Cold Turkey", 5th week in the Top 28 (US Billboard).

1970
At the Kolnischer Kunstverein in Cologne, West Germany, the exhibition of Yoko's work "Happening And Fluxus" is shown.

1977
Additional recording sessions for London Town LP, at Abbey Road Studios.

1979
Wings perform in concert at The Apollo, Ardwick, Manchester, England ("Wings UK Tour").

1982

UK single release: "The Girl Is Mine"/"Can't Get Out Of The Rain" (Epic EPC A2729).

US album release: Its Alright (I See Rainbows) (Polydor PD-1-6364).


US single release: "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)"/"Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)" (Geffen GEF 7-29855).

At the Beverly Theater in Los Angeles, the stage play "Beatlemania" runs for a limited time.

1983
Ringo records the narration for 26 more episodes of "Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends".

Yoko and Sean arrive at Heathrow Airport, London. It is Sean's first trip to his father's homeland.

1984
"Give My Regards To Broad Street" receives it's London premiere at the Empire Theatre.

In London, Christie's holds its 20th Century Entertainment's Memorabilia auction. The highest price paid is for John's platinum disc for the US Let It Be single, which raises £2,600.

1986
Paul performs at the Royal Variety Performace, screened by BBC1.


"Stranglehold" number 81 (US Billboard).

1987
The "Beatle City" exhibition runs at the West End marketplace in Dallas, Texas.

1989
Paul's concert at The Forum, Los Angeles, California ("Get Back Tour").

1991
In London, the exhibition by Bob Whittaker, accompaning his book "The Unseen Beatles", is on display at the Photographer's Gallery in Great Newport Gallery.

1992
In the US, the Disney Channel airs its "Eight Days A Week Tribute To The Beatles", featuring a different Beatles film every night.

In Australia, Paul and Linda's interview, from their MPL offices in London on November 19, is broadcast on the television program "Yana Lendt".

1995
11:00pm-12:15am. TVN broadcast 2nd part of "The Beatles Anthology" in Chile. Premiere of "Real Love" in Chile.

1997
At the Museum of Modern Art in Oxford, Yoko's art exhibition "Have You Seen The Horizon Lately" is on display.

1998
The "News Of The World" reports that Paul will soon be a grandfather.

2001
George Harrison dies in Los Angeles of lung cancer aged 58.

2002
Three paintings by Sir Paul McCartney are bought for just £35 each at the Secrets Postcard Sale at London's Royal College of Art.

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1962
Studio 2 (control room only). Time unknown. Mono mixing: "Please Please Me" (from unknown take number); "Ask Me Why" (from take 6). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Norman Smith; 2nd Engineer: unknown.

End of sessions for "Please Please Me"/"Ask Me Why".

1963

Please Please Me LP number 1, 30th and last week (UK Record Retailer).

With The Beatles becomes the first million selling album by a group in the UK.

Concert at the Empire, Sunderland ("The Beatles Autumn Tour").

1964
BBC Home Service's "Desert Island Discs" broadcast, with appearance of Brian.

Ringo visits "Melody Maker".

1965
Abbey Road, Room 65. 4:45-5:00pm. Mono mixing: "12-Bar Original" (from take 2). Producer: not assigned; Engineer: Norman Smith; 2nd Engineer: Ron Pender.

For cutting acetates for the Beatles' private collections. Last session of Norman Smith as Beatles' balance engineer.

1968

"Hey Jude", 14th week in the Top 30 (US Billboard).

1970

UK album release: All Things Must Pass (Apple STCH 639).

At the Kolnischer Kunstverein in Cologne, West Germany, the exhibition of Yoko's work "Happening And Fluxus" is shown.

1971

Imagine number 1 (UK Record Retailer).

1973

In the US, Mind Games receives a gold record from the RIAA.

BBC Radio One's program "Rockweek" transmits a pre-recorded interview with Paul.

1974
George performs in concert (2 shows) in Chicago, Illinois ("North American Tour").

Following tonight's concert, Ravi Shankar is rushed to the hospital with a suspected heart attack. It turns out to be a serious bout of indigestion instead. He does not return to the tour until December 19.

"Melody Maker" publishes an interview with Paul, announcing that Wings next tour will be a massive world tour.

1976
In London, BBC2 broadcasts an interview with George on the music program "The Old Grey Whistle Test", including the promo videos for "This Song" and "True Love".

1977
Additional recording sessions for London Town LP, at Abbey Road Studios.

1980
At the Compass Point Studios, Ringo, Harry Nilsson and Paul Jarvis listen to the session tapes from Can't Fight Lightning, recorded at the Super Bear Studios in France between July 11 and July 21.

1981
Capitol Records re-releases the Beatles first 17 singles in the US on its oldies label Capitol Starline.

1982
At the Beverly Theater in Los Angeles, the stage play "Beatlemania" runs for a limited time.

1983
Ringo records the narration for 26 more episodes of "Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends".

1984
At the Sydney Opera House in Australia, George and Derek Taylor hold another press conference.

On the Granada Television program "Weekend", Cynthia Lennon makes her debut as an interviewer. Her first interview is with her son Julian.

1985
In the US, the second part of a two-part interview with Yoko is aired on the CBS TV show "Entertainment This Week", discussing John, her new album Starpeace and Paul's remarks about John earlier this month.

In Belgium, a pre-recordedinterview with Pete Best is transmitted on the BRT1 television program "Terloops".

1987
The "Beatle City" exhibition runs at the West End marketplace in Dallas, Texas.

In Holland, Paul and his band record an appearance on the Dutch TV show "Countdown".

1991
In London, the exhibition by Bob Whittaker, accompaning his book "The Unseen Beatles", is on display at the Photographer's Gallery in Great Newport Gallery.

In Belfast, Ireland, Paul's "Liverpool Oratorio" is performed at St. Anne's Cathedral by the Northern Ireland Symphony Orchestra and Youth Chorus.

At the Yokohama Arena, George, Eric Clapton and band rehearse for their tour.

1992

UK album release: Goodnight Vienna (Parlophone CDEMS 1467) on CD.

In the US, the Disney Channel airs its "Eight Days A Week Tribute To The Beatles", featuring a different Beatles film every night.

1994

UK release: The Beatles - Live At The BBC (Apple/Parlophone PCSP 726).

In the US, Ringo appears on the ABC TV morning show "Good Morning America", via satelitte from his London office.

1997
At the Museum of Modern Art in Oxford, Yoko's art exhibition "Have You Seen The Horizon Lately" is on display.

At the A&M Studios in Hollywood, final mixing begins for Ringo's album Vertical Man.

2001
The first Top Of The Pops UK Awards are held in Manchester, with categories voted by viewers of the BBC show. Sir Paul McCartney is given the Hall of Fame Award.

2002
High Court probate records showed that George Harrison left his fortune of £99m in a trust to his wife Oliva and his son Dhani, depriving the taxman of £40m. His English mansion near Henley-on-Thames was said to be worth £15m.

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1961
Meeting of Brian with Colin Borland and Beecher Stevens, both from Decca, to negotiate a recording contract, at their London office.

Lunchtime show at the Cavern.

Evening concert at the Tower Ballroom, New Brighton.

1962
Gerry Marsden arrives at the London Airport from Hamburg. He tries to evade customs duty on a guitar bought in Germany.

7:30pm-1:00am. Concert at the Tower Ballroom, New Brighton, with Rory Storm and the Hurricanes, Dale Roberts and the Jaywalkers, Kingsize Taylor and the Dominoes, Derry and the Seniors, Steve Day and the Drifters.

1963
Concert at the De Montfort Hall, Leicester ("The Beatles Autumn Tour").

1964
Ringo Starr books into University College Hospital to have his tonsils removed.

1965
Visit at Neil and Mal's flat (16 Montagu Mews West, Marylebone, London).

1969
Royal Albert Hall, London. Concert of Delaney & Bonney & Friends, with guest Eric Clapton. George, Ringo, Pattie and Maureen attend.

POB single "You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)"/"What's The New Mary Jane" is on hold.

1970
At the Kolnischer Kunstverein in Cologne, West Germany, the exhibition of Yoko's work "Happening And Fluxus" is shown.

In New York, Paul and George meet for a planned social meeting, but things don't go well. Paul further believes that the Beatles should be dissolved.

1971

US single release: "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)"/"Listen The Snow Is Falling" (Apple 1842).

1972

UK single release: "Hi Hi Hi"/"C Moon" (Apple R 5973).

Filming is complete for the Apple film "Count Downe". Sound dubbing is done at the World Wide Studios in London.

1975
In the US, ABC Records is set to conclude a recording deal with Ringo. The deal is for five years at $5,000,000.

1976
Jonathan Cape's book "Linda's Pictures" is published, featuring Linda's work from her early days with "Rolling Stone" magazine through her days at the Fillmore East in New York to her portraits of Paul and family.

1977
End of first season of London Town LP sessions at Abbey Road Studios.

Ringo begins recording sessions for his album Bad Boy at the Elite Recording Studios in the Bahamas and the Canadian based premises of The Can-Base Studios and Nimbus 9.

At Universal Studios in Hollywood, shooting begins for the film "I Want To Hold Your Hand".

1978

UK album release: Wings Greatest (Parlophone PCTC 256).


US album release: Rarities (Capitol SPRO 8969).

1979
Wings perform in concert at the Gaumont, Southampton, England ("Wings UK Tour").

Paul and Linda donate $10,000 to the "New York Times" Neediest Fund, a charity set up to help the poor at Christmas.

1980
At the Compass Point Studios, Ringo resumes recording for the album Can't Fight Lightning.

1981
George, Olivia and Dhani vacation on Hamilton Island in Australia.

1982
At the Beverly Theater in Los Angeles, the stage play "Beatlemania" runs for a limited time.

1983
At the Dorchester Hotel in London, a meeting is held in Yoko's suite with Paul, George and Ringo, reportedly to conclude the affairs of Apple.

Ringo records the narration for 26 more episodes of "Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends".

In the US, the first of a two-part interview with Paul is aired onthe CBS TV show "Entertainment Tonight".

Cleveland radio station WGCL transmits an interview with Paul, promoting Pipes Of Peace, on the program "The Source".

1984
EMI Records announce details of a new Beatles compilation album called Sessions.

In the US, "Playboy" magazine publishes an interview with Paul and Linda, conducted by Joan Goodman.

In England, a pre-recorded interview with Paul is transmitted on the ITV station TV AM.

1986

UK single release: "Only Love Remains"/"Tough On A Tightrope" (Parlophone R 6148).

In the US, MTV begins re-screening select highlights from the original cartoon series "The Beatles".

1987

US album release: All The Best! (Capitol CLW-48287).

The "Beatle City" exhibition runs at the West End marketplace in Dallas, Texas.

In the US, Billboard album charts for 1987 list Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band as the 13th Best Selling CD of the Year and The Beatles at number 25.

At the AIR Studios in London, Paul and George Martin work on a new piece for the "Rupert The Bear" film.

1989
UK album release: The Royal Concert (Telstar 2TCD2401), featuring Paul performing "Get Back" and "I Saw Her Standing There" from 1986 and George performing "Here Comes The Sun" from 1987.

1990

Tripping The Live Fantastic number 26 (US Billboard).

1991
In London, the exhibition by Bob Whittaker, accompaning his book "The Unseen Beatles", is on display at the Photographer's Gallery in Great Newport Gallery.

George and Eric Clapton perform in concert at The Yokohama Arena, Yokohama ("Tour Of Japan").

In Los Angeles Superior Court, a suit is filed on behalf of George against the tabloid newspaper "The Globe", which classified him as a "Devotee of Adolph Hitler". George seeks over $200 million in damages for defamation of character.

1992
In the US, the Disney Channel airs its "Eight Days A Week Tribute To The Beatles", featuring a different Beatles film every night.

According to MTV, reports are made that Paul will re-sign a deal with EMI/Capitol for $100 million and tie him to the labels for the rest of his life.

In London, reports state that a film on the life of Stuart Sutcliffe will be made. The purposed title is "Back Beat".

1995
Chile CD release: Live At The BBC.

Cine Alameda, Santiago, Chile. Chile premiere: "Backbeat" (re-titled: "Backbeat. El inicio de los Beatles").

1997

UK album release: Standing Stone (EMI Classics 5 56484 1) on vinyl.

UK album release: Diana Tribute (Virgin/Sony 69012), featuring Paul's track "Little Willow".

At the Museum of Modern Art in Oxford, Yoko's art exhibition "Have You Seen The Horizon Lately" is on display.

At A&M Studios in Los Angeles, final mixing for the Ringo track "One".

1998
In New York, Yoko recreates her and John's 1969 Peace campaign with banners in Times Square stating "War Is Over! If You Want It... Happy Christmas From John And Yoko."

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1962
BBC Paris Studio, London. 7:00-8:00pm. Recording for BBC's "The Talent Spot": "Love Me Do"; "P.S. I Love You"; "Twist And Shout".

First Beatles show promoted jointly by Brian and Arthur Howes.

1963



Studio C, ATV studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. Tape an appearance on The Morecambe And Wise Show, where they perform "This Boy," "All My Loving," "I Want To Hold Your Hand," and "Moonlight Bay." Brian Epstein, Brian Sommerville and Dezo Hoffmann attend.

Evening: Performance at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London, for the Stars Organization for Spastics. Last cabaret performance. Brian attends.

The contract for the 1964 Australia tour is signed.

1964

"I Feel Fine" number 1, first week in the ranking (UK Record Retailer).

"I Feel Fine" reaches 800,000 copies sold in the UK.

Beginning of Ringo's stay at the University College Hospital, London, to have his tonsils removed.

1965
Appearance on BBC-TV's "Top Of The Pops".

1966
Brian announces more Sunday shows for the Saville Theatre: Billy Stewart, Chuck Berry, Edwin Starr and Garner Mimms, Lee Dorsey and the Impressions.

Abbey Road, Room 53. 9:00-12:00noon. Mono mixing and Editing: "Pantomime---Everywhere It's Christmas" (from unknown take numbers). Producer: Tony Barrow; Engineer: Geoff Emerick; 2nd Engineer: Phil McDonald.

1967
John is interviewed by Kenny Everett on BBC-radio's "Where It's At".

1968

US album release: Wonderwall Music (Apple ST 3350).

1969

John Lennon is selected as one of only three people to be featured and interviewed as Man Of The Decade. The interview was filmed by ATV as John and Yoko walked the grounds of their Tittenhurst estate.

Studio 2 (control room only). 2:30-5:30pm. Stereo mixing: "Lady Madonna" (remix 1, from take 5); "Rain" (remix 1, from take 7); "Octopus's Garden" (remixes 1, 2, from take 32). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Geoff Emerick/Phil McDonald; 2nd Engineer: Richard Lush.

Remixes of "Lady Madonna" and "Rain" for LP Hey Jude. Remix of "Octopus's Garden" without bass, piano, lead guitar, for use as playback on Ringo's appearance on Martin's show "With A Little Help From My Friends".

Delaney & Bonnie & Friends concert in Bristol. George joins them as guitarist, on tour. First tour of a Beatle since 1966.

1970
At the Kolnischer Kunstverein in Cologne, West Germany, the exhibition of Yoko's work "Happening And Fluxus" is shown.

1972
"Melody Maker" publishes an interview with Paul,discussing his song "Mary Had A Little Lamb".

In London, Ringo and Maureen attend the premiere of Josef Shaftel's production of "Alice In Wonderland" at the Odeon Marble Arch.

1974

US single release: "Walking In The Park With Eloise"/"Bridge On The River Suite" (EMI 3977) by The Country Hams.

1977
Additional recording sessions for London Town LP, at Abbey Road Studios.

Paul gives an interview to Melvyn Bragg, for the London Weekend Television program "The South Bank Show".

1978
UK album release: The Beatles Collection (BC 13), a 13 LP box set containing all 12 original albums plus the LP Rarities.

1979
Wings perform in concert at the New Conference Centre, Brighton, England ("Wings UK Tour").

1980
At Compass Point Studios, Ringo and Paul Jarvis mix tracks for Can't Fight Lightning.

1981
Capitol Radio in London transmits an interview with Ringo, promoting Stop And Smell The Roses.

1982
At the Beverly Theater in Los Angeles, the stage play "Beatlemania" runs for a limited time.

1983
Ringo records the narration for 26 more episodes of "Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends".

1984
At the Sydney Opera House in Australia, George and Derek Taylor hold another press conferencefor the book "Fifty Years Adrift".

In England, Paul's film "Give My Regards To Broad Street" is reviewed on the ITV network program "Sunday Sunday".

1985
In the US, the world premiere of "John And Yoko: A Love Story" is aired on the NBC TV network.

1987
Paul and his band appear on the Dutch TV program "Countdown", preforming the song "Once Upon A Long Ago" (recorded November 30, 1987).

Paul records a performance of "Once Upon A Long Ago" for the BBC1's show "Top Of The Pops".

On the European Super Channel television station, an excerpt of George's interview, promoting Cloud Nine, is broadcast on the show "Track Record".

The "Beatle City" exhibition runs at the West End marketplace in Dallas, Texas.

1988
At the Con Cordia Television Studios in Bussum, Holland, Paul and band make an appearance on the Veronica NED 2 TV program "Countdown".

1991
George and Eric Clapton perform in concert at Osaka Castle Hall, Osaka ("Tour Of Japan").

In London, the exhibition by Bob Whittaker, accompaning his book "The Unseen Beatles", is on display at the Photographer's Gallery in Great Newport Gallery.

1992
In the US, the Disney Channel airs its "Eight Days A Week Tribute To The Beatles", featuring a different Beatles film every night.

1997
US album release: Diana, Princess of Wales: Tribute (Columbia CSK 3795).

At A&M Studios, mixing is complete for the track "Mr. Doubleitup".

At the Museum of Modern Art in Oxford, Yoko's art exhibition "Have You Seen The Horizon Lately" is on display.

1998
In New York, George attend a Dave Mason and Jim Capaldi concert.

2000

1 number 1 (US Billboard).

2009
Paul in concert at the Color Line Arena, Hamburg, Germany.

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Today in The Beatles History:

1938
Marriage of Alfred Lennon and Julia Stanley. After the ceremony, they go to the movies and then to their respective houses.

1961
The Beatles and Bob Wooler meet Brian at NEMS record stores. Before they go with Wooler to drink to the Bridge pub.

4:30pm. Time agreed for the 1st formal meeting with Brian.

5:30pm. John, George, Pete and Bob Wooler are the first appearing for the meeting.

6:00pm. Half an hour later than the rest, and after going home to take a bath, Paul appears at NEMS.

1963
Concert at the Guild Hall, Portsmouth ("The Beatles Autumn Tour") (postponed from November 12).

1964
Brian flies from Los Angeles to London.

Appearance on BBC-TV's "Top Of the Pops".

1965
Start of UK tour, with the Moody Blues and The Kobbas & Beryl Mardsen.

Concert at the Odeon Cinema, Glasgow.


UK single release: "We Can Work It Out"/"Day Tripper" (Parlophone R 5389). First single officially released as double A side.


UK album release: Rubber Soul (Parlophone PCS 3075).

1966

Yesterday... And Today, 24th week in the Top 200 (US Billboard).

1967

Ringo and Maureen fly to Rome to begin filming "Candy". They are met by Richard's co-star Ewa Aulin at the airport.

1970
At the Kolnischer Kunstverein in Cologne, West Germany, the exhibition of Yoko's work "Happening And Fluxus" is shown.

1971

UK album release: Wild Life (Apple PCS 7142).

UK album release: Fly (Apple SAPTU 101/2), by Yoko Ono and the Plastic Ono Band.

George and Ravi Shankar appear on "The David Frost Show", giving a sitar demonstration.

1973

US single release: "You're Sixteen"/"Devil Woman" (Apple 1870).

1977

"Mull Of Kintyre" number 1 (UK British Market Research Bureau).

Start of London Town LP sessions at AIR London Studios.

1979
Wings perform in concert at the Lewisham Odeon Theatre, London, England ("Wings UK Tour").

1980
John and Yoko's apartment, Dakota Building. Photographic session of John and Yoko, with Annie Leibovitz.

In New York, the "Soho News" newspaper prints an article on Yoko, entitled "Yoko Only". John likes the title and wants Yoko's next album to be called that.

At the Hit Factory, Yoko records her master vocals for the track "Walking On Thin Ice".

At Compass Point Studios, Ringo and Paul Jarvis mix tracks for Can't Fight Lightning.

1982
At the Beverly Theater in Los Angeles, the stage play "Beatlemania" runs for a limited time.

In the UK, the Channel 4 music show "The Tube" broadcasts a segemt of film of the Beatles shot by Dezo Hoffmann in Sefton Park, Liverpool, and from July 23, 1963 while on tour in Weston-Super-Mare.

Dezo Hoffmann's new book "With The Beatles" is published by Omnibus Press, featuring many unpublished Beatles photographs.

1983
Ringo records the narration for 26 more episodes of "Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends".

BBC Radio One transmits an interview with Paul, where he discusses his album Pipes Of Peace, track by track.

1984
In England, BBC2's documentary series "Horizon" airs a film about the struggle against Parkinson's Disease by Ivan Vaughn, former member of the Quarry Men and the one man who introduced Paul to John back in 1957.

BBC1's cinema review program "Film '84" airs Barry Norman's views on the Handmade Film production of "A Private Function" and Paul's film "Give My Regards To Broad Street".

1987
The "Beatle City" exhibition runs at the West End marketplace in Dallas, Texas.

In Paris, Paul records an interview with Antoine De Caunes for his French TV show "Rapido".

1988

"Imagine"/"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)"/"Jealous Guy" number 45 (UK Official UK Charts Company).

In the UK on BBC Radio Two, the tenth episode of the weekly series "The Beeb's Lost Beatles Tapes", essentially based on "The Beatles At The Beeb" collection, is transmitted.

1989
Paul's concert at the Rosemont Horizon, Chicago, Illinois ("Get Back Tour").

Paul, Linda and band are followed by a CBS TV news team working on a special edition for the program "48 Hours".

1990
In the UK, PMI releases the film "John And Yoko: The Bed-In" on home video.


UK single release: "All My Trials"/"C Moon"/"Strawberry Fields Forever"/"Help!"/"Give Peace A Chance" (Parlophone CDRX 6278) on 5" CD.

BBC Radio One transmits a pre-recorded interview with Paul on the "Simon Bates Show".

1991
George and Eric Clapton perform in concert at Osaka Castle Hall, Osaka ("Tour Of Japan").

In London, the exhibition by Bob Whittaker, accompaning his book "The Unseen Beatles", is on display at the Photographer's Gallery in Great Newport Gallery.

1992
In the US, the Disney Channel airs its "Eight Days A Week Tribute To The Beatles", featuring a different Beatles film every night.

In West Hollywood, Linda's exhibition "Sixties: Portrait Of An Era" opens at the David Fahey-Klein Gallery.

Linda makes a guest appearance on the CBS TV talk show "Arsenio".

1993
Paul's concert at the Pacaembu Stadium, Sao Paulo, Brazil ("1993 New World Tour").

1995
In the UK, part two of "The Beatles Anthology" is aired on the ITV network.

1997
At the Museum of Modern Art in Oxford, Yoko's art exhibition "Have You Seen The Horizon Lately" is on display.

2000

1 number 1, third week (UK Official UK Charts Company).

2009
Paul in concert at the O2 World, Berlin, Germany.