Beatles History

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1. Mon 20 Aug Monday, August 20th 2018
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      The last day that all four Beatles were inside a recording studio together...1969
2. Tue 21 Aug Tuesday, August 21st 2018
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      In 1966, Concert at the Busch Stadium, Saint Louis 1966, Concert at the Busch Stadium, Saint Louis
3. Wed 22 Aug Wednesday, August 22nd 2018
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      In 1962, Filmed performance at the Cavern, for a Granada Television programme. First filmed record of the Beatles.
4. Thu 23 Aug Thursday, August 23rd 2018
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      John and Cynthia married in 1962
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      In 1965, UK single release: 'Help!'/'I'm Down'.
5. Fri 24 Aug Friday, August 24th 2018
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      In 1967, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's public lecture in the Hotel Hilton's ballroom. John, Cynthia, Paul, Jane, Michael McCartney, George, Patti, and Jenny Boyd attend. 1967, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's public lecture in the Hotel Hilton's ballroom. John, Cynthia, Paul, Jane, Michael McCartney, George, Patti, and Jenny Boyd attend.
6. Sat 25 Aug Saturday, August 25th 2018
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      In 1969, End of sessions for 'Abbey Road' 1969, End of sessions for 'Abbey Road', took master tapes to Malcolm Davies, at Apple, to cut the disc
7. Sun 26 Aug Sunday, August 26th 2018
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      In 1968, US single release: 'Hey Jude'/'Revolution', US debut ofApple Records.
8. Mon 27 Aug Monday, August 27th 2018
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      Brian Epstein died in 1967
9. Tue 28 Aug Tuesday, August 28th 2018
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      Reunion with Bob Dylan at the Delmonico Hotel, New York. On Dylan's proposal, the Beatles smoke marijuana for the first time. In 1964, the Delmonico Hotel, New York. On Dylan's proposal, the Beatles smoke marijuana for the first time and that same day The Beatlesappear on the cover photograph of 'Life' magazine
10. Wed 29 Aug Wednesday, August 29th 2018
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       The Beatles' last concert tour appearance ever was tonight at Candlestick Park, San Francisco in 1966.
11. Thu 30 Aug Thursday, August 30th 2018
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       In 1968, UK single release: 'Hey Jude'/'Revolution'. First Apple product. 1968, UK single release: 'Hey Jude'/'Revolution'. First Apple product.
12. Fri 31 Aug Friday, August 31st 2018
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       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.

1. Sat 1 Sep Saturday, September 1st 2018
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      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.
2. Sun 2 Sep Sunday, September 2nd 2018
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      In 1965, US Gold certification for 'Help!' single. 1965, US Gold certification for 'Help!' single.
3. Mon 3 Sep Monday, September 3rd 2018
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      In 1963, 'She Loves You' reaches over 500,000 sold issues in theUK
4. Tue 4 Sep Tuesday, September 4th 2018
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      The Beatles record "Love Me Do" a second time in 1962 with Ringo Starr at EMI Studios.
5. Wed 5 Sep Wednesday, September 5th 2018
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      In 1968, Ringo returns to the studio. His drum kit is decorated with flowers. 1968, Ringo returns to the studio after "quiting the band". His drum kit is decorated with flowers.
6. Thu 6 Sep Thursday, September 6th 2018
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      In 1968, recording of Eric Clapton's guitar solo for 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps'
7. Fri 7 Sep Friday, September 7th 2018
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      In 1963, Broadcast of ABC-TV's 'Big Night Out', with performancerecorded 1 September 1963.
8. Sat 8 Sep Saturday, September 8th 2018
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      In 1962, just four days after recording their first single, ‘Love Me Do’, ‘The Beatles Dance Band’ (!!) play at the Birkenhead YMCA for £30!
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      In 1967, "Flying" was recorded.1st Beatles instrumental theme released for EMI. 1st theme credited to all Beatles
9. Sun 9 Sep Sunday, September 9th 2018
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      'Eleanor Rigby' was named number 1 today in 1966.
10. Mon 10 Sep Monday, September 10th 2018
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       In 1963, John and Paul offer 'I Wanna Be Your Man' to the RollingStones.
11. Tue 11 Sep Tuesday, September 11th 2018
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       In 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 toplaying tambourine.
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       Filming began for The Beatles 3rd film, Magical Mystery Tour, in1967.
12. Wed 12 Sep Wednesday, September 12th 2018
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       In 1967, On their journey north, the 'Magical Mystery Tour' convoy causes traffic jams. John rips off the posters from the sides of the bus.
13. Thu 13 Sep Thursday, September 13th 2018
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       In 1968, The Beatles appear on cover of magazine 'Life', under the headline: 'The Days In The Lives Of The Beatles'.
14. Fri 14 Sep Friday, September 14th 2018
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       In 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.
15. Sat 15 Sep Saturday, September 15th 2018
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       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
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       In 1967, end of shootings of 'Magical Mystery Tour'.
16. Sun 16 Sep Sunday, September 16th 2018
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       US single release: 'She Loves You'/'I'll Get You' in 1963
17. Mon 17 Sep Monday, September 17th 2018
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       In 1962, Performance at the Queen's Hall, Widnes, with Billy Kramer with the Coasters, and the Vikings.
18. Tue 18 Sep Tuesday, September 18th 2018
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       In 1967, Shooting of striptease scene of 'Magical Mystery Tour' at Raymond Revuebar, 11 Walker's Court, London.
19. Thu 20 Sep Thursday, September 20th 2018
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       In 1969, John Lennon informs The Beatles that he has decided to leave the band
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       In 1964, Performance for the Ed Sullivan Show and the end of their North American tour.
20. Fri 21 Sep Friday, September 21st 2018
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       The Beatles and Brian fly back to England from the US in 1964
21. Sat 22 Sep Saturday, September 22nd 2018
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       In 1967, The 'Time' magazine cover features a drawing by Gerard Scarfe titled 'The Beatles/Their new incarnation'.
22. Sun 23 Sep Sunday, September 23rd 2018
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       The "Paul Is Dead" rumor reportedly begins with a campus newspaperreport
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       In 1965, UK single release: 'Help!'/'I'm Down'.
23. Mon 24 Sep Monday, September 24th 2018
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       Linda Eastman is born, in Scarsdale, New York in 1941
24. Tue 25 Sep Tuesday, September 25th 2018
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       ATV obtains the 54% of the shares of Northern Songs Ltd, becomingits main shareholder in 1969.
25. Wed 26 Sep Wednesday, September 26th 2018
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       The Beatles Abbey Road album was released 1969
26. Thu 27 Sep Thursday, September 27th 2018
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       In 1967, Recording: 'I Am The Walrus'
27. Fri 28 Sep Friday, September 28th 2018
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       In 1962, Lunch time: Performance at the Cavern
28. Sat 29 Sep Saturday, September 29th 2018
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       In 1967, Wembley TV Studios. John and George live appearance on 'The Frost Programme'.
29. Sun 30 Sep Sunday, September 30th 2018
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       'Every Little Thing', 'What You're Doing', and 'No Reply' was recorded today in 1964.

1. Mon 1 Oct Monday, October 1st 2018
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      US LP release: 'Abbey Road' in 1969
2. Tue 2 Oct Tuesday, October 2nd 2018
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      John, in an interview today in 1969, says that Apple is like a big black hole that takes all his benefits as an author and singer. an interview, says that Apple is like a big black hole that takes all his benefits as an author and singer.
3. Wed 3 Oct Wednesday, October 3rd 2018
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      Performance at the Cavern in 1962, with Billy Kramer and the Coasters, and the Echoes.
4. Thu 4 Oct Thursday, October 4th 2018
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      In 1963, performance for Associated-Rediffusion's 'Ready, Steady, Go!', transmitted live.
5. Fri 5 Oct Friday, October 5th 2018
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      "Love Me Do" the Beatles first record, was released in 1962.
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      In 1962, first radio broadcast of a Beatles record (Radio Luxemburg).
6. Sat 6 Oct Saturday, October 6th 2018
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      "Something" is released in 1969. First time ever that a Harrison song is on the A side of a single.
7. Sun 7 Oct Sunday, October 7th 2018
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      In 1967, The Beatles reject a millionaire offer to play the Shea Stadium.
8. Mon 8 Oct Monday, October 8th 2018
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      In 1968, First female 'lead vocal' on a Beatles recording (Yoko Ono, on 'The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill').
9. Tue 9 Oct Tuesday, October 9th 2018
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      John Lennon born in 1940
10. Wed 10 Oct Wednesday, October 10th 2018
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       In 1962, two Cavern performances, Cavern lunch session by themselves and the evening with the Beatles, the Four Jays, Ken Dallas and the Silhouettes.
11. Thu 11 Oct Thursday, October 11th 2018
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       In 1962, 'Love Me Do' enters the favorite songs ranking publishedby 'Record Retailer'.
12. Fri 12 Oct Friday, October 12th 2018
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       In 1965, first session for 'Rubber Soul'. First use of the sitar.
13. Sat 13 Oct Saturday, October 13th 2018
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       In 1968, recording of the last song for 'The Beatles': 'Julia'. The only John solo recording for the group.
14. Sun 14 Oct Sunday, October 14th 2018
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       In 1968, end of any recordings for 'The Beatles'.
15. Mon 15 Oct Monday, October 15th 2018
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       In 1963, Concert at the Floral, Southport.
16. Tue 16 Oct Tuesday, October 16th 2018
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       'Day Tripper' was recorded today in 1965.
17. Wed 17 Oct Wednesday, October 17th 2018
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       In 1967, Memorial service held for Brian, with the attendance of all 4 Beatles, at the New London Synagogue
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       The Beatles recorded "I Want To Hold Your Hand" in 17 takes at Abbey Road, on this day, in 1963.
18. Thu 18 Oct Thursday, October 18th 2018
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       New Clubmoor Hall in Liverpool, where Paul McCartney first pairedup with John Lennon and played his first paid gig with the Quarrymen in 1957
19. Fri 19 Oct Friday, October 19th 2018
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       In 1967, recording: 'Hello Hello' (working title of 'Hello, Goodbye')
20. Sat 20 Oct Saturday, October 20th 2018
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       In 1965, Recording: 'We Can Work It Out'
21. Sun 21 Oct Sunday, October 21st 2018
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       In 1965, Recording: 'Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
22. Mon 22 Oct Monday, October 22nd 2018
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       In 1965, 'In My Life' was recorded
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       Gold certification for 'Revolver' in 1966.
23. Tue 23 Oct Tuesday, October 23rd 2018
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       In 1965, UK single release: 'Help!'/'I'm Down'.
24. Wed 24 Oct Wednesday, October 24th 2018
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       In 1967, NBC-TV broadcasts 'A Hard Day's Night' in the USA.
25. Thu 25 Oct Thursday, October 25th 2018
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       In 1964, The Beatles receive 4 1963 Ivor Novello awards: 'She Loves You' (most aired and most sold song); 'I Want To Hold Your Hand' (second most aired song); 'All My Loving' (second song of the year).
26. Fri 26 Oct Friday, October 26th 2018
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       In 1965, the Beatles receive the MBE medals from Queen ElizabethII, at Buckingham Palace.
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       'Love Me Do' enters the UK ranking in 1962.
27. Sat 27 Oct Saturday, October 27th 2018
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       In 1969, US gold certification for 'Abbey Road' and US gold certification for 'Something'/'Come Together'.
28. Sun 28 Oct Sunday, October 28th 2018
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       Raymond Jones asks 'My Bonnie', by the Beatles, to Brian Epsteinin 1961.
29. Mon 29 Oct Monday, October 29th 2018
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       In 1963, end of first European tour (Sweden).
30. Tue 30 Oct Tuesday, October 30th 2018
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       In 1961, Two girls ask for more copies of 'My Bonnie' at the NEMSrecord store.
31. Wed 31 Oct Wednesday, October 31st 2018
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       In 1963, The Beatles return to England from Sweden. When they arrive, they coincide at the airport with the Prime Minister, Miss Universe and Ed Sullivan.
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       In 1961, Polydor released "My Bonnie"
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       In 1969, UK single release: 'Something'/'Come Together'

1. Thu 1 Nov Thursday, November 1st 2018
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      In 1968, UK LP release: 'Wonderwall Music'. First solo Beatle record.
2. Fri 2 Nov Friday, November 2nd 2018
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      In 1963, The 'Daily Express' says that this mass hysteria (over the Beatles) only serves to fill empty heads.
3. Sat 3 Nov Saturday, November 3rd 2018
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      Studio 2. 2.30-7.00pm. Recording: 'Michelle' in 1965.
4. Sun 4 Nov Sunday, November 4th 2018
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      beatles appear on the Royal Variety Command Performance in 1963
5. Mon 5 Nov Monday, November 5th 2018
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      'Daily Mirror' headline: 'Beatlemania! in 1963.
6. Tue 6 Nov Tuesday, November 6th 2018
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      In 1966, fans demonstrate outside Brian's Chapel Street house (thinking he was there), demanding more Beatles concerts
7. Wed 7 Nov Wednesday, November 7th 2018
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      In 1962, Granada TV broadcasts, on the programme 'People And Places', a Beatles performance singing 'Love Me Do'.
8. Thu 8 Nov Thursday, November 8th 2018
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      In 1961, Brian phones to the Cavern, asking for a ticket as an important visit.
9. Fri 9 Nov Friday, November 9th 2018
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      Brian Epstein and assistant Alistair Taylor see the Beatles for the first time at The Cavern Club
10. Sat 10 Nov Saturday, November 10th 2018
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       In 1967, "Hello Goodbye' was filmed, directed by Paul, at the Saville Theatre.
11. Sun 11 Nov Sunday, November 11th 2018
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       In 1963, Brian meets Ed Sullivan in New York and negotiates appearances on his show for the Beatles
12. Mon 12 Nov Monday, November 12th 2018
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       In 1965, Italy LP release: 'The Beatles In Italy'.
13. Tue 13 Nov Tuesday, November 13th 2018
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       In 1963, Paul's got a flu. Hour after hour, bullettins report his condition
14. Wed 14 Nov Wednesday, November 14th 2018
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       In 1962, the Beatles ended their fourth season of playing at the Star Club.
15. Thu 15 Nov Thursday, November 15th 2018
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       In 1959, Manchester. Regional finals of a competition to appear on TV 'Star Search'. The Beatles find the last bus back to Liverpool leaves before curtain call and must return dejected.
16. Fri 16 Nov Friday, November 16th 2018
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       In 1957, The Quarry Men perform at the Stanley Abattoir Social Club In Old Swan, Liverpool 1957, The Quarry Men perform at the Stanley Abattoir Social ClubIn Old Swan, Liverpool
17. Sat 17 Nov Saturday, November 17th 2018
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       In 1967, end of 'Magical Mystery Tour' sessions.
18. Sun 18 Nov Sunday, November 18th 2018
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       In 1963, Newspapers publish that a priest of the Church of England asks the Beatles to record a Christmas song, and On a press report, Brian asks the fans not to throw things to the stage during the tour in progress
19. Mon 19 Nov Monday, November 19th 2018
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       Harry Moss cuts the mono version of 'Rubber Soul' today in 1965.
20. Tue 20 Nov Tuesday, November 20th 2018
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       In 1963, Concert at the Ardwick Apollo, Manchester ('The BeatlesAutumn Tour'). Filmed by ABC-TV.
21. Wed 21 Nov Wednesday, November 21st 2018
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       In 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.
22. Thu 22 Nov Thursday, November 22nd 2018
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       The Beatles' second album, With the Beatles, was released in 1963
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       The Beatles' tenth album, The Beatles, commonly referred to as "The White Album" is a double album which was released in 1968
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       In 1960, 17-year-old George Harrison is deported from Hamburg forbeing underage
23. Fri 23 Nov Friday, November 23rd 2018
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       In 1962, Audition before BBC producers for evaluation of television potential. Failed.
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       In 1965, Twickenham Film Studios, London. Shooting of clips for 'I Feel Fine', 'Ticket To Ride', 'Help!', 'Day Tripper', 'We Can Work It Out'.
24. Sat 24 Nov Saturday, November 24th 2018
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       Pete Best born in 1941
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       In 1967, UK single release: 'Hello, Goodbye'/'I Am The Walrus'.
25. Sun 25 Nov Sunday, November 25th 2018
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       In 1965, The Harrods stores, in London, opens after hours to allow the Beatles to Christmas shop for 2 hours.
26. Mon 26 Nov Monday, November 26th 2018
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       In 1962, First session for 'Please Please Me'/'Ask Me Why' record.
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       In 1967, Broadcast of the 'Hello, Goodbye' clip, on the Ed Sullivan show.
27. Tue 27 Nov Tuesday, November 27th 2018
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       In 1964, "I Feel Fine" / "She's A Woman" was issued in the UK. 1964,
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       In 1962, Brian discusses a music publishing proposition with DickJames.
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       The Beatles' fourth album, Beatles for Sale, was released in 1964
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       In 1967 Capitol Records released an album by The Beatles titled "Magical Mystery Tour".
28. Wed 28 Nov Wednesday, November 28th 2018
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       In 1967, 5th and last Christmas record made jointly by all Beatles and at Abbey Road
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       In 1967, US single release: 'Hello, Goodbye'/'I Am The Walrus'.
29. Thu 29 Nov Thursday, November 29th 2018
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       In 1963, UK single release: 'I Want To Hold Your Hand'/'This Boy'.
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       George Harrison died in 2001
30. Fri 30 Nov Friday, November 30th 2018
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       In 1962, end of sessions for 'Please Please Me'/'Ask Me Why'.

1. Sat 1 Dec Saturday, December 1st 2018
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      Brian Epstein met with DECCA in 1961 to propose signing the Beatles. They were rejected.
2. Sun 2 Dec Sunday, December 2nd 2018
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      In 1963, Live performance, performance of 'On Moonlight Bay' with Morecambe and Wise, and sketch.
3. Mon 3 Dec Monday, December 3rd 2018
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      The Beatles' sixth album, Rubber Soul, was released in 1965.
4. Tue 4 Dec Tuesday, December 4th 2018
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      In 1964, UK LP release: 'Beatles For Sale'.
5. Wed 5 Dec Wednesday, December 5th 2018
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      In 1967, Apple opening party 94 Baker St, Marylebone, London W1U 6FZ, UK
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      In 1965 the Beatles play their last concert ever in Liverpool. 1965 the Beatles play their last concert ever in Liverpool.
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      In 1961, Representatives of Deutsche Grammophone London office visit Liverpool to meet Brian and listen to his asking of 'My Bonnie' being released as single in the UK.
6. Thu 6 Dec Thursday, December 6th 2018
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      In 1961, Meeting of the Beatles and Brian at NEMS.
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      In 1965, US single release: 'We Can Work It Out'/ 'Day Tripper' and US LP release: 'Rubber Soul'. .
7. Fri 7 Dec Friday, December 7th 2018
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      Apple opens at 94 Baker Street in 1967.
8. Sat 8 Dec Saturday, December 8th 2018
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      John Lennon died in 1980 1980
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      The Beatles' ninth album, Magical Mystery Tour, was actually released initially in the UK as a double-EP in 1967 the UK as a double-EP
9. Sun 9 Dec Sunday, December 9th 2018
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      Brian Epstein takes George Martin to the Cavern, to let him see the Beatles live for the first time in 1962.
10. Mon 10 Dec Monday, December 10th 2018
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       UK gold certification for 'I Feel Fine' in 1964.
11. Tue 11 Dec Tuesday, December 11th 2018
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       In 1969, American promoter Mike Belkin offers $ 2 400 000 at least, for a Beatles 12-day US tour, plus 65 % of profits, up to a limit of $ 8 800 000. The Beatles reject it.
12. Wed 12 Dec Wednesday, December 12th 2018
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       In 1964, 'A Hard Day's Night' LP number 1, 21st and last week (UK Record Retailer chart).
13. Thu 13 Dec Thursday, December 13th 2018
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       The Beatles have singles number 1 and 2; EPs number 1, 2 and 3;and LPs number 1 and 2 (UK Record Retailer chart) in 1963.
14. Fri 14 Dec Friday, December 14th 2018
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       In 1963, 1st time crowd barriers are used for a Beatles concert.
15. Sat 15 Dec Saturday, December 15th 2018
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       US LP release: 'Beatles '65' in 1964.
16. Sun 16 Dec Sunday, December 16th 2018
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       "War is Over! If You Want It, Happy Christmas from John and Yoko"posters begin appearing
17. Mon 17 Dec Monday, December 17th 2018
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       The Beatles’ first professional photo session took place in 1961
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       A group called the Beatles played their first performance with that name outside of Hamburg, Germany at the Casbah Club.
18. Tue 18 Dec Tuesday, December 18th 2018
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       Today was the death of Tara Browne, the 21-year-old heir to the Guinness fortune and close friend of Lennon and McCartney, who had crashed his Lotus Elan in 1966 in Redcliffe Gardens, Earls Court. He "blew his mind out in a car".
19. Wed 19 Dec Wednesday, December 19th 2018
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       British newspaper 'Daily Sketch' publishes picture of the Tara Browne crash in 1966.
20. Thu 20 Dec Thursday, December 20th 2018
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       In 1966, Recording: 'When I'm Sixty-Four' (overdub onto take 2, tape reduction take 2 into takes 3, 4.
21. Fri 21 Dec Friday, December 21st 2018
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       In 1967, Westbourne Suite, Royal Lancaster Hotel. Fancy-dress party to celebrate the BBC transmision of 'Magical Mystery Tour'. All Beatlesattend.
22. Sat 22 Dec Saturday, December 22nd 2018
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       In 1967, BBC-TV broadcasts the `Magical Mystery Tour' film.
23. Mon 24 Dec Monday, December 24th 2018
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       In 1965, US gold certification: 'Rubber Soul'.
24. Tue 25 Dec Tuesday, December 25th 2018
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       In 1965, George asks Pattie to marry him, when they go by car toa celebration dinner in London.
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       In 1959, Ringo receives his first drum kit, as a Christmas present.
25. Wed 26 Dec Wednesday, December 26th 2018
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       The Beatles' song "I Want To Hold Your Hand" with "I Saw Her Standing There" was released by Capitol Records as a single.
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       In 1967 Magical Mystery Tour debuted 1967 Magical Mystery Tour debuted on British television
26. Thu 27 Dec Thursday, December 27th 2018
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       Lennon and McCartney received their first award as songwriters by the music critics of the London Times in 1963. 1963.
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       In 1962, 'Love Me Do' peaks at number 17 in Britain.
27. Fri 28 Dec Friday, December 28th 2018
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       In 1963, 'New Yorker' publishes a Brian Epstein interview. 1st serious article about the Beatles or Brian in the US.
28. Sat 29 Dec Saturday, December 29th 2018
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       In 1963, The 'Sunday Times' critic Richard Buckle praises the Beatles as the greatest composers since Beethoven.
29. Sun 30 Dec Sunday, December 30th 2018
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       The Beatles were legally disbanded on this day in 1974
30. Mon 31 Dec Monday, December 31st 2018
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       In 1967, 'Hello, Goodbye' number 1, 1st week (Billboard).
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       In 1962, The Beatles played their final Hamburg club date.
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       In 1961, The Beatles leave from Liverpool to London on Neil's car. Brian goes by train. They sleep at the Royal Hotel, Woburn Place, London.

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      In 1962, Performance at the Thistle Cafe, West Kirkby, Wirral. 1st gig under Brian's management.
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      In 1967, Start of proper sessions for 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely HeartsClub Band'.
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      In 1955, Brian is appointed a director of NEMS Enterprises.
3. Sun 3 Feb Sunday, February 3rd 2019
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      In 1967, Recording: 'A Day In The Life' (overdub onto take 6).
4. Mon 4 Feb Monday, February 4th 2019
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      In 1968, "Across the Universe" recorded, and recording of femaleharmonies (1st and only fans invited---by Paul---to contribute to a session
5. Tue 5 Feb Tuesday, February 5th 2019
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      In 1962, first timeRingo played with Beatles live on stage
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      In 1969, US gold certification: 'Yellow Submarine' LP.
6. Wed 6 Feb Wednesday, February 6th 2019
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      In 1964, tickets for the Ed Sullivan Show sell out.
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      Paul introduced George to John in 1958. 1958.
7. Thu 7 Feb Thursday, February 7th 2019
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      In 1963, The Beatles are ejected from a ballroom for wearing leather jackets.
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      The Beatles arrive in New York in 1964.
8. Fri 8 Feb Friday, February 8th 2019
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      In 1964, Rehearsal for the Ed Sullivan Show performance, at the CBS Studios, New York.
9. Sat 9 Feb Saturday, February 9th 2019
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      The Beatles made history with their first live television performance in the USA on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964.
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      In 1961, the Beatles make their debut and play their very first show at the Cavern Club.
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      In 1967, Regent Sound Studio. Recording: 'Fixing A Hole'
10. Sun 10 Feb Sunday, February 10th 2019
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       In 1964, Press conference at the Plaza Hotel dancing room. Elvis Presley sends a congratulatory telegram to the Beatles
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       In 1962, Brian writes to Dick Rowe, about Rowe's decision of notsigning the Beatles to a recording contract with Decca.
11. Mon 11 Feb Monday, February 11th 2019
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       Ringo and Maureen married in 1965.
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       During a marathon session in 1963, the Beatles record ten songs which, together with the previously cut "Love Me Do", "PS I Love You", "Ask Me Why" and "Please Please Me" make up their first full album, also titled "Please Please Me".
12. Tue 12 Feb Tuesday, February 12th 2019
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       In 1964, British Prime Minister Sir Alec Douglas-Home and US President Lyndon B. Johnson meet at the White House. Johnson says: 'I like youradvance guard. But don't you think they need haircuts?'
13. Wed 13 Feb Wednesday, February 13th 2019
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       In 1967, US single release: 'Strawberry Fields Forever'/'Penny Lane'.
14. Thu 14 Feb Thursday, February 14th 2019
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       in 1961, Performance at the Casanova club, Liverpool. Filmed. Earliest Beatles footage known.
15. Fri 15 Feb Friday, February 15th 2019
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       In 1965, US single release: 'Eight Days A Week'/'I Don't Want To Spoil The Party'and start of 'Help!' sessions and John passes his drivers test
16. Sat 16 Feb Saturday, February 16th 2019
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       In 1967, Recording: 'Good Morning Good Morning'
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       In 1964, 2nd performance on the Ed Sullivan Show, at the Deauville's Hotel Mau Mau Club, Miami Beach.
17. Sun 17 Feb Sunday, February 17th 2019
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       In 1965, Recording: 'The Night Before' and 'You Like Me Too Much'
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       In 1967, UK single release: 'Strawberry Fields Forever'/'Penny Lane'. 3rd double A side
18. Mon 18 Feb Monday, February 18th 2019
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       In 1963, Capitol of Canada issued "Love Me Do", and "P.S. I LoveYou". This was the first disc credited to The Beatles in North America.
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       Yoko Ono birthday (born 1933)
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       In 1964, photographic session of the Beatles and Cassius Clay
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       In 1965, 1st use (on 'You've Got To Hide Your Love Away') of an outside musician---excepting Andy White---: Johnnie Scott (tenor and alto flutes).
19. Tue 19 Feb Tuesday, February 19th 2019
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       In 1965, 'You're Going To Lose That Girl' was recorded
20. Wed 20 Feb Wednesday, February 20th 2019
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       In 1963, Recording: 'Misery' and 'Baby It's You'.
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       1965, 'Tell Me What Tou See' and 'You're Going To Lose That Girl' recorded.
21. Thu 21 Feb Thursday, February 21st 2019
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       My Bonnie was released in the US in 1964. the US
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       In 1964, the Beatles flew from Miami to New York to London, ending their amazing first American trip. They landed in London where thousandsof Beatles fans greeted them.
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       In 1966, US single release: 'Nowhere Man'/'What Goes On'.
22. Fri 22 Feb Friday, February 22nd 2019
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       In 1963, Lennon and McCartney signed contracts that created theirown music publishing company: Northern Songs.
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       In 1969, Start of 'Abbey Road' sessions.
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       "Please Please Me" reached Number 1 in 1963 in Britain on the singles charts compiled by the New Musical Express
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       In 1967, Recording: 'A Day In The Life'
23. Sat 23 Feb Saturday, February 23rd 2019
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       In 1967, Recording: 'Lovely Rita'
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       In 1964, Transmision of a 3rd Ed Sullivan Show performance (recorded 9 February 1964). The Beatles become the first artists performing 3 times for the programme.
24. Sun 24 Feb Sunday, February 24th 2019
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       In 1965, Start of 'Help!' shootings in Bahamas.
25. Mon 25 Feb Monday, February 25th 2019
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       Vee Jay released the single 'Please Please Me' / 'Ask Me Why' in the US on Feb 25, 1963.
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       George Harrison born in 1943
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       In 1964, Start of 'A Hard Day's Night' sessions.
26. Tue 26 Feb Tuesday, February 26th 2019
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       In 1964, US LP release: 'Jolly What! The Beatles And Frank IfieldOn Stage'.
27. Wed 27 Feb Wednesday, February 27th 2019
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       In 1964, recording of 'Tell Me Why' and 'If I Fell'
28. Thu 28 Feb Thursday, February 28th 2019
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       In 1963, Brian and Dick James officially found Northern Songs Ltd
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       Paul and John wrote From Me To You on the train while on tour on this day in 1963 1963

1. Fri 1 Mar Friday, March 1st 2019
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      In 1967, 'Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds' was recorded.
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      In 1964, Recording: 'I'm Happy Just To Dance With You'
2. Sat 2 Mar Saturday, March 2nd 2019
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      George met Pattie Boyd on the set of Hard Day's Night in 1964 1964
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      In 1964, US single release: 'Twist And Shout'/'There's A Place'.
3. Sun 3 Mar Sunday, March 3rd 2019
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      In 1964, Shooting of early scenes for 'A Hard Day's Night', on board a train leaving from Paddington Station.
4. Mon 4 Mar Monday, March 4th 2019
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      In 1966, UK EP release: 'Yesterday'.
5. Tue 5 Mar Tuesday, March 5th 2019
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      In 1963, they first did a photo session with John Dove at EMI House in Manchester Square, and at Montague Place, near the British Museum.They then went to EMI Studios at Abbey Road to record their third single,‘From Me To You’ and ‘Thank You Girl’
6. Wed 6 Mar Wednesday, March 6th 2019
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      In 1967, Recording: 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'
7. Thu 7 Mar Thursday, March 7th 2019
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      In 1962, 1st BBC session. In front of a live audience. 1st publicperformance in the Beno Dorn worsted stage suits. Pete Best on drums.
8. Fri 8 Mar Friday, March 8th 2019
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      In 1965, Brian attends the evening presentation of this year's Mecca Carl-Alan awards, at the Empire Ballroom, Leicester Square, London. He collects from Princess Margaret an award as best group on behalf of the Beatles, and other on behalf of Cilla Black
9. Sat 9 Mar Saturday, March 9th 2019
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      In 1968, 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' is awarded 4 Grammys.
10. Sun 10 Mar Sunday, March 10th 2019
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       In 1964, Shooting for 'A Hard Day's Night': Ringo in a pub.
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       In 1967, Recording: 'Getting Better'
11. Mon 11 Mar Monday, March 11th 2019
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       In 1967, The Beatles are awarded 3 Grammys ('Michelle', 'EleanorRigby' and 'Revolver').
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       In 1970, US single release: 'Let It Be'/'You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)'.
12. Tue 12 Mar Tuesday, March 12th 2019
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       Paul and Linda married in 1969
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       In 1965, 'Help!' shootings in Bahamas end.
13. Wed 13 Mar Wednesday, March 13th 2019
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       In 1958, the Liverpool skiffle club The Morgue opens with The Texans and the Quarrymen were among a number of local groups who played on this, the club's opening night.
14. Thu 14 Mar Thursday, March 14th 2019
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       In 1963, Recording: 'Thank You Little Girl' (working title of 'Thank You Girl')
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       In 1968, UK single release: 'Lady Madonna'/'The Inner Light'.
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       In 1964, Shooting of final sequence of the film (running to a helicopter and lifting) and Shooting 'Can't Buy Me Love' sequence, at launch-pad.
15. Fri 15 Mar Friday, March 15th 2019
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       In 1969, John and Yoko stand at the Thoresen Passenger Terminal,at Southampton, to board a ferry to France. They cannot board, because of passport problems.
16. Sat 16 Mar Saturday, March 16th 2019
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       In 1964, US single release: 'Can't Buy Me Love'/'You Can't Do That'.
17. Sun 17 Mar Sunday, March 17th 2019
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       In 1967, Recording of strings for 'She's Leaving Home'. The firstwoman specially recruited for a Beatles session participates: Sheila Bromberg (harp).
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       In 1964, Shooting for 'A Hard Day's Night': Beatles dancing to 'IWanna Be Your Man' and 'Don't Bother Me', at The Garrison, downstairs area of Les Ambassadeurs, London.
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       Pattie Boyd birthday (born 1944)
18. Mon 18 Mar Monday, March 18th 2019
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       In 1968, US single release: 'Lady Madonna'/'The Inner Light'.
19. Tue 19 Mar Tuesday, March 19th 2019
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       In 1965, 'New Musical Express' asks: 'When will the clearout of Brian Epstein's stable begin?'
20. Wed 20 Mar Wednesday, March 20th 2019
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       In 1969, marriage of John and Yoko in Gibraltar.
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       In 1964, UK single release: 'Can't Buy Me Love'/'You Can't Do That'.
21. Thu 21 Mar Thursday, March 21st 2019
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       In 1961, first night-time performance at the Cavern
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       In 1967, recording of "Getting Better" and John gets in an LSD trip, is taken to the roof and left alone, and later fetched down by Paul and George.