On this date in 1963, there is a convergence at London's Heathrow Airport. The Beatles, returning from their European tour, are at the airport the same time as the prime minister, Miss Universe and - a foreboding of their future - Mr. Ed Sullivan.
On this date in 1968, Linda Eastman and her daughter Heather move in with Paul McCartney.
On this date in 1969, Apple Records released the Beatles
On this date in 1961, according to Brian Epstein's autobiography, it was on this date that two girls came into his NEMS store asking for the record, "My Bonnie". This made the third time someone had asked for the Beatles German record in three days. This intrigued Brian - a lot!
On this date in 1971, John Lennon's song, "Imagine" hit #1 on Billboard's singles chart.
On this date in 1974, Bob Gruen took a snap shot of John Lennon flashing the peace sign with the Statue of Liberty in the background.
On this date in 1979, George Harrison began work on his album, "Somewhere In England", at his Friar Park estate.
On this date in 1980, John Lennon's assassin makes his first trip to John's Dakota apartment building hoping to see John. He fails.
On this date in 1991, John Lennon's uncle, Norman Birch, was killed when he was hit by a car near his Merseyside home.
On this date in 1963, Brian Epstein accepted a proposal to produce the first Beatles film. Also on this date, the Beatles completed their very first European tour.
On this date in 1964, the Beatles performed two concerts at the ABC Theare in Plymouth, England.
On this date in 1969, "Rat Magazine" publishes the "Paul is dead" theory.
On this date in 1973, Apple Records released the John Lennon single, "Mind Games"/"Meat City", in the United States. Also on this date, the film, "
That'll Be the Day
", with an appearance by Ringo Starr, opened in Los Angeles.
On this date in 1980, John Lennon's assassin flew from Honolulu to New York City with a recently purchased .38 caliber revolver in his possession.
On this date in 1982, the first officially licensed Beatles calenders were released by Lyric Art Productions in the United States. Also on this date, Ringo Starr's 1969 film with Peter Sellers, "
The Magic Christian
", was released on VHS in the United States.
On this date in 1991
On this date in 1961, Brian Epstein first hears about the Beatles when a gentleman named Raymond Jones drops by Epstein's record store and asks about a record called "My Bonnie" by the Beatles.
On this date in 1968, the divorce trial of John and Cynthia Lennon is decided in favor of Cynthia.
On this date in 1970, John Lennon is sought by the defense as a witness in the Sharon Tate murder trial in relation to the song, "Helter Skelter". Also on this date, George and Patti Harrison arrive in New York City, where work on the album "All Things Must Pass" concludes.
On this date in 1971, John Lennon and Yoko Ono begin recording sessions for the song, "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)", at the Record Plant recording studio in New York City.
On this date in 1974, Allen Klein loses his legal case against John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono and 28 UK and US companies associated with the Beatles, in the London High Courts.
On this date in 1988, Cynthia Lennon, Yoko Ono and Sean Lenn
On this date in 1969, the album, "Abbey Road" is certified as Gold in the United States by the RIAA, as is the single from the album, "Something"/"Come Together". Also on this date, Ringo Starr begins recording his album, "Sentimental Journey" at Abbey Road. Produced by George Martin, it is the first formally recorded solo album recorded by a Beatle.On this date in 1970, John Lennon and Yoko Ono visit the United States for the first time as a couple.On this date in 1975, Paul McCartney is fined $9000 for forcing Quantas Airlines to wait 45 minutes before take-off from Heathrow airport in London. The flight was bound for Australia. Paul and his family had overslept. Also on this date, the Paul McCartney & Wings single, "Venus And Mars-Rockshow"/"Magneto And Titanium Man" is released by Capitol Records in the United States.On this date in 1980, John Lennon's assassin purchased a .38 caliber revolver in Honolulu.On this date in 1986, the posthumous John Lennon album, "Menlove Avenu
On this date in 1962, the song, "Love Me Do" entered the British music charts.On this date in 1964, the Beatles recorded the song, "Honey Don't" and their 1964 Christmas message. This also marked the final day of recording for the album, "Beatles For Sale".On this date in 1965, the Beatles received their MBE (Member of the British Empire) awards from Queen Elizabeth II. While at Buckingham palace George Harrison smoked a joint in one of the restrooms.On this date in 1970, days after George Harrison had announced that the single, "My Sweet Lord" would be released, he decided not to release it yet, saying, "I don't want the single to detract from the impact of the "All Things Must Pass" triple album."On this date in 1971, John Lennon and Yoko Ono recorded a demo version of the song, "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" at their Greenwich Village apartment.On this date in 1973, Apple Records released the Paul McCartney & Wings single, "Helen Wheels"/"Country Dreamer", in the UK.On this date in
On this date in 1965, the Beatles recorded the song, "I'm Looking Through You".
On this date in 1967, the film, "A Hard Day's Night", made it's American television premiere when it was shown by the NBC network.
On this date in 1975, Apple Records released the John Lennon album, "Shaved Fish" and the single, "Imagine"/"Working Class Hero".
On this date in 1979, Paul McCartney was awarded the Rhodium Record at the Les Ambassadors Club in London, by the "Guinness Book of Records", as the most succesful composer and recording artist of all time.
On this date in 1970, George Harrison announced that his first single as a solo artist would be the song, "My Sweet Lord".
On this date in 1972, Ringo Starr went to Butlins holiday camp to begin work on the film, "That'll Be the Day".
On this date in 1980, Geffen Records released the John Lennon single, "(Just Like) Starting Over"/"Kiss Kiss Kiss", in the United States. Also on this date,
On this date in 1966, the RIAA in the United States certified the album, "Revolver" as Gold.
On this date in 1974, the John Lennon album, "Walls and Bridges" was certified as Gold in the United States.
On this date in 1964, the Beatles recorded the song, "Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby".
On this date in 1965, the Beatles recorded the song, "Nowhere Man".
On this date in 1985, the TV special, "Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session With Carl Perkins And Friends" featuring, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Carl Perkins and Eric Clapton was shot.
On this date in 1987, George Harrison and Ringo
On this date in 1953, future George Harrison band mate and friend, Tom Petty, is born.
On this date in 1965, the Beatles recorded the song, "We Can Work It Out". Also on this date, the Beatles single, "Yesterday"/"Act Naturally", was certified Gold by the RIAA in the United States.
On this date in 1967, the flute was recorded for the song, "Fool On the Hill", and the viola was recorded for
On this date in 1965, the Beatles record their third Christmas message record.
On this date in 1968, John Lennon and Yoko Ono appear at the Marylebone Magistrate's Court on drug possession charges. They post bail.
On this date in 1973, Apple Records releases the Ringo Starr single, "Photograph"/"Down And Out", in the UK.
On this date in 1977, the Liverpool City Council voted 9-1 to reject
On this date in 1962, the Beatles played a lunchtime and an evening gig at the Cavern Club. They shared the evening stage with two other bands: Group One and The Big Three.
On this date in 1963, the Beatles recorded their 1963 Christmas message, the first of such holiday greetings. In addition, they recorded the songs, "I Want to Hold Your Hand" and "This Boy", the first two songs the Beatles
On this date in 1959, future Beatles producer, George Martin produces a session for the first time using a sitar and a tabla, when he works on the song, "Wouldn't That Be Loverly", for Peter Sellers' album, "Songs for the Swingin' Sellers".
On this date in 1965, the Beatles record the songs, "Day Tripper" and "If I Needed Someone".
On this date in 1971, John Lennon and Yoko Ono took up
