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August
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2020
Sun
2
Aug
Sunday, August 2nd 2020
All Day
1967: George visits the Ravi Shankar's music school, in Los Angeles.
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1962: concert at the River Park Ballroom, Chester.
Fri
7
Aug
Friday, August 7th 2020
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1963: Concert at the St Helier Springfield Ballroom, Jersey.
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1967: 'Disc and Music Echo' publishes an article by Derek Taylor,on his visit to Haight-Ashbury with George.
Sat
8
Aug
Saturday, August 8th 2020
All Day
1962: Concert at the Cavern, with The Big Three, and Shane Fenton and the Fentones.
All Day
In 1966, in response to John Lennon's remark about The Beatles being bigger than Jesus, the South African Broadcasting Corporation banned all Beatles records.
Sun
9
Aug
Sunday, August 9th 2020
All Day
1964: Concert at the Futurist, Scarborough.
Mon
10
Aug
Monday, August 10th 2020
All Day
In 1964, US release of 4 singles by Vee Jay, using all its Beatles catalogue: âDo You Want To Know A Secretâ/'Thank You Girlâ; âPlease Please Meâ/'From Me To Youâ; âLove Me Doâ/'P.S. I Love Youâ; âTwist And Shoutâ/'Thereâs A Placeâ
All Day
1966 'Yellow Submarine' enters the UK New Musical Express chart asnumber 1, 'Eleanor Rigby' enters as number 2.
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1963: 'Please Please Me' LP number 1, 14th week (UK 'Record Retailer' chart).
Tue
11
Aug
Tuesday, August 11th 2020
All Day
1966: At a press conference held at The Astor Towers Hotel in Chicago, John Lennon apologised for his remarks that The Beatles were âmore popular than Jesus". Lennon told reporters âLook, I wasnât saying The Beatles are better than God or Jesus, I s
All Day
1963: Concert at the ABC, Blackpool.
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1964: 'A Hard Day's Night' film New York premiere.
Wed
12
Aug
Wednesday, August 12th 2020
All Day
1966: Opening of the last US tour. Concert at the International Amphitheater, Chicago. It is filmed.
All Day
1963: Concert at the Odeon, Llandudno, with Tommy Quickly and Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas.
All Day
1960 - Pete Best auditions to become The Silver Beatles' drummer in 1960
Thu
13
Aug
Thursday, August 13th 2020
All Day
1965: US LP release: 'Help!'
All Day
1965: The Beatles arrived at Kennedy International Airport for a tour of North America.
All Day
1966: 'Revolver' The Beatles seventh album release in three years
Fri
14
Aug
Friday, August 14th 2020
All Day
1965: Recording of a performance for the Ed Sullivan Show, along with Cilla Black, at the CBS Studios, New York.
All Day
1962: Brian approaches Ringo as substitute for Pete Best.
1962, Brian approaches Ringo as substitute for Pete Best.
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1963: Concert at the Odeon, Llandudno, with Tommy Quickly, and Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas.
Sat
15
Aug
Saturday, August 15th 2020
All Day
1963: Concert at the Odeon, Llandudno, with Tommy Quickly, and Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas.
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1965: the Beatles set a new world record for the largest attendance at a pop concert when they played in front of 55,600 fans at Shea Stadium in New York City. This was noted as the highlight of the group's 1965 tour.
All Day
1962: Performance at the Cavern.
Sun
16
Aug
Sunday, August 16th 2020
All Day
1965: Warwick Hotel. The Beatles are visited by the Supremes, theExciters, the Ronettes and Bob Dylan.
All Day
1962: Brian sacks Pete Best.
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1968: Working at Abbey Road studios, The Beatles recorded 14 takes of the new George Harrison song âWhile My Guitar Gently Weepsâ, taking the song from its early acoustic version into an electric version.
Mon
17
Aug
Monday, August 17th 2020
All Day
1960: Arrival in Hamburg. Evening: First performance at the Indra Club.
All Day
1962: Performance at the Cavern. Last with Pete Best.
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1963: Concert at the Odeon, Llandudno, with Tommy Quickly, and Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas.
Tue
18
Aug
Tuesday, August 18th 2020
All Day
1962: Ringo Starr's first performance as a full Beatle.
All Day
1964: 1964 The Beatles and Brian fly to San Francisco. Beginning of 34-day tour of USA and Canada.
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1966: 1966 Concert at the Suffolk Downs Racetrack, Boston.
Wed
19
Aug
Wednesday, August 19th 2020
All Day
1963: Concert at the Gaumont, Bournemouth, with Tommy Quickly, and Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas.
All Day
1966: Concert at the Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis, Tennessee. TheKu Klux Klan mounts guard. A firecracker explodes on the stage.
Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis, Tennessee.
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1967: The Beatles scored their 14th US No.1 single with 'All You Need Is Love'. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Keith Moon, Graham Nash, Marianne Faithfull and Walker Brother Gary Leeds all sang backing vocals on the track.
Thu
20
Aug
Thursday, August 20th 2020
All Day
1965: Concert at the Comiskey Park, Chicago.
All Day
1969: The last day that all four Beatles were inside a recording studio together.
All Day
1963: Concert at the Gaumont, Bournemouth, with Tommy Quickly, and Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas.
Fri
21
Aug
Friday, August 21st 2020
All Day
1965: Concert at the Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis. Press conference.
Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis
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1966: On their last ever US tour The Beatles performed in two cities due to a cancellation due to rain the previous day. First they performedat Crosley Field in Cincinnati, Ohio. Then they flew to St. Louis, Missouri, for a concert at Busch Stadium, where
old Busch Stadium, Saint Louis
All Day
1963: Concert at the Gaumont, Bournemouth, with Tommy Quickly and Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas.
Sat
22
Aug
Saturday, August 22nd 2020
All Day
In 1964, the Beatles perform on stage in Canada for the very first time in Vancouver, British Columbia. Empire Stadium is first "open air" concert venue for the band on the 1964 North American tour. Emcee is CFUN DJ Red Robinson. The FABs escape after le
All Day
In 1962, Filmed performance at the Cavern, for a Granada Television programme. First filmed record of the Beatles.
All Day
In 1966, New York City teenagers Carol Hopkins and Susan Richmondclimbed out onto the ledge on the second floor of a city hotel and threatened to jump unless they could get to meet The Beatles. Police talked then down.
Sun
23
Aug
Sunday, August 23rd 2020
All Day
1963: UK single release: 'She Loves You'/'I'll Get You'. Concert at the Gaumont, Bournemouth, with Tommy Quickly and Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas.
All Day
1962: John and Cynthia married.
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1966: Concert at the Shea Stadium, New York.
Mon
24
Aug
Monday, August 24th 2020
All Day
1967: Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's public lecture in the Hotel Hilton'sballroom. John, Cynthia, Paul, Jane, Michael McCartney, George, Patti, and Jenny Boyd attend.
All Day
1963: Concert at the Gaumont, Bournemouth, with Tommy Quickly and Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas. Appearance on ABC-TV's 'Thank Your Lucky Stars'.
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1964: First meeting between Brian and Colonel Parker, Elvis Presley's manager. They lunch in the Beverly Hills Hotel, Los Angeles.
Tue
25
Aug
Tuesday, August 25th 2020
All Day
In 1969, End of sessions for 'Abbey Road'
All Day
1961: After playing a lunchtime gig at The Cavern Liverpool, The Beatles played aboard the Merseyside riverboat M.V.Royal Irisâ supporting Acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazz Band.
All Day
1965: Aug 25 female Beatles fans hired a helicopter for $50 an hour to fly over the house The Beatles were renting in Beverly Hills, California.
Wed
26
Aug
Wednesday, August 26th 2020
All Day
1964: Hollywood. Visit to the 'Whisky A Go Go' jazz club, along with Jane Mansfield. Then they travel to Denver. Evening: Concert at the Red Rock Stadium, Denver.
All Day
1968: US single release: 'Hey Jude'/'Revolution', US debut of Apple Records.
All Day
1963: Concert at the Odeon Cinema, Southport. Support acts: TommyQuickly, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Cilla Black (making her first major appearance on stage).
Thu
27
Aug
Thursday, August 27th 2020
All Day
1967: Brian Epstein died.
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1965: Reunion with Elvis Presley, at his Bel Air house. NorthernSongs Limited announces a 621 000 pounds profit in the last 12 months.
All Day
1963: Concert at the Odeon Cinema, Southport, with Tommy Quicklyand Gerry and the Pacemakers.
Fri
28
Aug
Friday, August 28th 2020
All Day
1964: Reunion with Bob Dylan at the Delmonico Hotel, New York. OnDylan's proposal, the Beatles smoke marijuana for the first time.
All Day
1962: Performance at the Cavern with The Bluegenes, and Gerry Levine and the Avengers.
All Day
1966: Arrival in Los Angeles. The Beatles escape from the crowd inan armored car.
Sat
29
Aug
Saturday, August 29th 2020
All Day
1963: Concert at the Odeon Cinema, Southport, with Tommy Quicklyand Gerry and the Pacemakers.
All Day
1966: The Beatles' last concert tour appearance ever was tonight at Candlestick Park, San Francisco.
All Day
1959: Opening night of the Casbah Club. Show by the Quarrymen (John, Paul, George, Ken Browne).
Sun
30
Aug
Sunday, August 30th 2020
All Day
1968: UK single release: 'Hey Jude'/'Revolution'. First Apple product.
1968, UK single release: 'Hey Jude'/'Revolution'. First Apple product.
All Day
1963: Concert at the Odeon Cinema, Southport, with Tommy Quicklyand Gerry and the Pacemakers.
All Day
1962: Performance at the Riverpark Ballroom, Chester.
Mon
31
Aug
Monday, August 31st 2020
All Day
1955: Brian is appointed a director of I. Epstein & Sons (Liverpool) Limited, one of the two furniture-dealing sides of the family business.
All Day
In 1965, San Francisco, last concert of the 1965 US tour. As theBeatles leave the Cow Palace, a crowd of fans climbs on top of their limousine, crushing it.
All Day
1967: It is announced that the Beatles will take the administration of their own business interests.
September
Sep
2020
Tue
1
Sep
Tuesday, September 1st 2020
All Day
1961: Lunch time and afternoon: performance at the Cavern.
All Day
1963: ABC's Studio One, Didsbury Studio Centre, Manchester. Performance taped for ABC's 'Big Night Out'.
All Day
In 1967, meeting of all Beatles at Paul's St John's Wood house. It is decided to continue the 'Magical Mystery Tour' project and to postponethe trip to India.
Wed
2
Sep
Wednesday, September 2nd 2020
All Day
1964: Concert at the Convention Hall, Philadelphia.
All Day
1967: Paul affirms that ''No one could possibly replace Brian'', and that they will go on alone, without manager.
All Day
In 1965, US Gold certification for 'Help!' single.
1965, US Gold certification for 'Help!' single.
Thu
3
Sep
Thursday, September 3rd 2020
All Day
1962: Performance at the Queen's Hall, Widnes, with Rory Storm and the Hurricanes, and Billy J. Kramer and the Coasters.
All Day
In 1963, 'She Loves You' reaches over 500,000 sold issues in theUK
All Day
1964: During a US tour The Beatles played two shows at the IndianaState Fair in Indianapolis. They were paid $85,000 for the shows, tickets cost $4.00.
Fri
4
Sep
Friday, September 4th 2020
All Day
1962: The Beatles record "Love Me Do" a second time with Ringo Starr at EMI Studios.
All Day
1968: The Beatles recorded promotional videos for âHey Judeâ and âRevolutionâ at Twickenham Film Studios. The vocals are recorded live over the pre-recorded instrumental tracks to get round the current British Musicians Union ban on lip-sync perfo
All Day
1963: Concert at the Gaumont, Worcester.
Sat
5
Sep
Saturday, September 5th 2020
All Day
1966: John Lennon started work in Germany on his role as Private Gripweed in the film 'How I Won The War'.
All Day
In 1968, Ringo returns to the studio. His drum kit is decorated with flowers.
All Day
1967: Working at Abbey Road studios, London, The Beatles began recording John Lennonâs new song âI Am the Walrusâ,
Sun
6
Sep
Sunday, September 6th 2020
All Day
1968: recording of Eric Clapton's guitar solo for 'While My GuitarGently Weeps'
All Day
1966: John Lennon gets a haircut (by Klaus Baruck) for How I Won The War,
All Day
1961: Performance at the Cavern, with Sandon and the Searchers, and Ian and the Zodiacs.
Mon
7
Sep
Monday, September 7th 2020
All Day
1964: Concert at the Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto.
All Day
1963: Broadcast of ABC-TV's 'Big Night Out', with performance recorded 1 September 1963.
All Day
1961: Performance at the Cavern.
Tue
8
Sep
Tuesday, September 8th 2020
All Day
In 1962, just four days after recording their first single, âLove Me Doâ, âThe Beatles Dance Bandâ (!!) play at the Birkenhead YMCA for £30!
All Day
In 1967, "Flying" was recorded.1st Beatles instrumental theme released for EMI. 1st theme credited to all Beatles
All Day
1968: The Beatles performed 'Hey Jude' on the UK television show 'Frost On Sunday' in front of an invited audience.
Wed
9
Sep
Wednesday, September 9th 2020
All Day
1966: 'Eleanor Rigby' was named number 1 today.
All Day
1962: Performance at the Cavern, with Billy Kramer and the Coasters, and Clinton Ford.
All Day
1965: Broadcasting of a performance recorded for the Ed Sullivan Show.
Thu
10
Sep
Thursday, September 10th 2020
All Day
1950: Brian starts working at his family furniture store, I. Epstein & Sons, Walton Road, Liverpool.
All Day
1963: John and Paul offer 'I Wanna Be Your Man' to the Rolling Stones during a chance meeting at Studio 51 Jazz Club in London.
All Day
1963: The Daily Mirror published a two-page article about The Beatles. Written by Donald Zec, the feature is entitled âFour Frenzied Little Lord Fauntleroys Who Are Earning 5,000 Pounds A Weekâ
Fri
11
Sep
Friday, September 11th 2020
All Day
1962: the Beatles returned a third time to the same studio and they made a recording of "Love Me Do" with session drummer Andy White on drums, as Martin was unhappy with Starr's performance and he was relegated to playing tambourine.
All Day
1967: Filming began for The Beatles 3rd film, Magical Mystery Tour. There was no script, nor a very clear idea of exactly what was to be accomplished, not even a clear direction about where the bus was supposed to go. The âMagical Mystery Tourâ bus s
All Day
1964: Concert at the Gator Bowl, Jacksonville, Florida, USA. InJacksonville, the Beatles demand that the audience would not be color segregated, as authorities intended.
Sat
12
Sep
Saturday, September 12th 2020
All Day
1967: On their journey north, the 'Magical Mystery Tour' convoy causes traffic jams. John rips off the posters from the sides of the bus.
All Day
1964: Concert at the Boston Garden, Boston.
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1966: US Gold certification for 'Yellow Submarine'/'Eleanor Rigby'.
Sun
13
Sep
Sunday, September 13th 2020
All Day
1964: Concert at the Civic Center, Baltimore. NEMS Enterprises Limited buys a controlling stake in the 'Mersey Beat'.
All Day
1967: The Beatles formed an electronics company called Fiftyshapes, Ltd. appointing John Alexis Mardas (Magic Alex) to be the company's director. Alex claimed he could build a 72-track tape machine, instead of the 4-track at Abbey Road (this never materia
All Day
1968: The Beatles appear on cover of magazine 'Life', under the headline: 'The Days In The Lives Of The Beatles'.
Mon
14
Sep
Monday, September 14th 2020
All Day
1961: the Beatles play in the Litherland Town Hall in Liverpool. In the Liverpool magazine "Mersey Beat" appears for the first time John Lennon's new column, "Around and About", he used the pseudonym for "Beatcomber".
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1964: The press informs that a Beatles record and some other contemporary objects currently in fashion will be buried under the New York Universal Exposition for future civilizations.
All Day
1963: Concert at the Memorial Hall, Nantwich.
Tue
15
Sep
Tuesday, September 15th 2020
All Day
1961: Lunch time: Performance at the Cavern.
All Day
In 1964 at a concert, the Cleveland Police Department, holds thegroup for 15 minutes at the backstage of the Cleveland Public Auditorium,until fans calm down
All Day
In 1967, end of shootings of 'Magical Mystery Tour'.
Wed
16
Sep
Wednesday, September 16th 2020
All Day
1963: US single release: 'She Loves You'/'I'll Get You'.
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1964: Concert at the City Park Stadium, New Orleans.
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1965: US Gold certification for 'Eight Days A Week'/'I Don't Want To Spoil The Party'.
Thu
17
Sep
Thursday, September 17th 2020
All Day
1962: Performance at the Queen's Hall, Widnes, with Billy Kramerwith the Coasters, and the Vikings.
All Day
1963: Concert at the Queen's Theatre, Blackpool.
All Day
1964: During a US tour The Beatles appeared at the Municipal Stadium in Kansas City. The Beatles were paid $150,000 for the show, which wasmore than any other act had ever been paid for a live show. Tickets cost $4.50.
Fri
18
Sep
Friday, September 18th 2020
All Day
1967: Shooting of striptease scene of 'Magical Mystery Tour' at Raymond Revuebar, 11 Walker's Court, London.
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1964: Concert at the Memorial Coliseum, Dallas. An anonymous callto the police announces there is a bomb on the Beatles' plane. False alarm.
All Day
1968: First broadcast on British TV of 'The Girl Can't Help It' (1956), classical rock and roll film. The Beatles take a break during a recording session to watch it.
Sat
19
Sep
Saturday, September 19th 2020
All Day
1969: ATV obtains the 50 % of the shares of Northern Songs Ltd.
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Brian Epstein's birthday, born in 1934.
All Day
1961: Lunch time: Performance at the Cavern.
Sun
20
Sep
Sunday, September 20th 2020
All Day
1964: Performance for the Ed Sullivan Show and the end of their North American tour.
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1969: John Lennon informs The Beatles that he has decided to leavethe band
All Day
1961: Afternoon: Performance at the Cavern, with Karl Terry and the Cruisers, and The Zombies.
Mon
21
Sep
Monday, September 21st 2020
All Day
1964: The Beatles and Brian fly back to England from the US.
All Day
1965: A show called 'Brian Epstein's Evening of Popular Music' is presented at the Commonwealth Arts Festival, Royal Festival Hall, London.The Moody Blues are in the bill, being their first major engagement sinceBrian is their manager.
All Day
1961: Lunch time: Performance at the Cavern. Performance at the Litherland Town Hall, Liverpool.
Tue
22
Sep
Tuesday, September 22nd 2020
All Day
1967: The 'Time' magazine cover features a drawing by Gerard Scarfe titled 'The Beatles/Their new incarnation'.
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1969: A tape of the Beatles playing 'The Ballad Of John And Yoko' is shown on the program 'Music Scene'.
All Day
1962: Performance at the Majestic Ballroom, Birkenhead.
Wed
23
Sep
Wednesday, September 23rd 2020
All Day
1968: Recording: 'Happiness Is A Warm Gun In Your Hand'
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1962: Performance at the Cavern, with the Dominoes and The SaintsJazz Band.
