Beatles History

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1. Tue 28 Jan Tuesday, January 28th 2020
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      In 1964, to take advantage of The Beatles' second consecutive dayoff from their 18-night concert residency at the Olympia Theatre, Paris,John Lennon and George Harrison flew back to London for an overnight break. In the evening Harrison had dinner with Ph
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      In 1961, there was a performance at Latham Hall in Seaforth, Liverpool and then at Aintree Institute in Aintree, Liverpool with Faron and the Tempest Tornadoes.
2. Wed 29 Jan Wednesday, January 29th 2020
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      In 1963, the BBC's `The Talent Spot', recorded 22 January 1963,was broadcast. Songs performed included “Please Please Me”, “Ask Me Why”, and “Some Other Guy”. There were no live performances which gave The Beatles a rare day off.
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      In 1967, The Beatles attended “Soundarama”, a concert at the Saville Theatre staged by Brian Epstein and the Robert Stigwood Organization. It featured The Who, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Kooba and The Thoughts.
3. Thu 30 Jan Thursday, January 30th 2020
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      In 1963, on this day Brian Epstein responded to David Moores’ request to book The Beatles for a school show: In the early days, Beatles shows were sometimes booked for the unlikeliest of reasons-often something assimple as a schoolboy’s request. In J
4. Fri 31 Jan Friday, January 31st 2020
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      In 1963, the band played a lunchtime at the Cavern Club, and theevening at the Majestic Ballroom, Birkenhead.
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      In 1964, Life magazine featured an article entitled “Here Come Those Beatles”:

1. Sat 1 Feb Saturday, February 1st 2020
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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 1965, there was a US EP release: `4 By The Beatles'. Tracks included “Honey Don’t”, “I’m a Loser”, “Mr. Moonlight” and “Everybody’s Trying to be My Baby”.
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      In 1967, Start of proper sessions for 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely HeartsClub Band'.
2. Sun 2 Feb Sunday, February 2nd 2020
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      In 1963,`Please Please Me' was number 47 (UK Melody Market chart).
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      In 1966, `We Can Work It Out', 9th week in the Top 30 (UK New Musical Express chart). `Rubber Soul' number 1, 9th week (UK New Musical Express chart).
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      In 1955, Brian is appointed a director of NEMS Enterprises.
3. Mon 3 Feb Monday, February 3rd 2020
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      In 1965, at Shepperton Film Studios Brian recorded segments for the American TV show “Hullabaloo”. He introduced performances by The Searchers, Billy J. Kramer, Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders, Georgie Fame, Joe Brown and The Moody Blues and also co
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      In 1968, the band recorded the songs "Lady Madonna" and "Across the Universe."
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      In 1967, Recording: 'A Day In The Life' (overdub onto take 6).
4. Tue 4 Feb Tuesday, February 4th 2020
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      In 1965, Maclen (Music) Limited was incorporated. It published Lennon/McCartney songs in the US, as well as songs written by George Harrison and Ringo Starr.
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      In 1963: This was The Beatles’ final lunchtime performance at the Cavern.
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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. Wed 5 Feb Wednesday, February 5th 2020
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      In 1962, first time Ringo played with Beatles live on stage
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      In 1967, the band filmed the short film for the song "Penny Lane"
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      In 1969, US gold certification: 'Yellow Submarine' LP.
6. Thu 6 Feb Thursday, February 6th 2020
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      In 1964, tickets for the Ed Sullivan Show sell out.
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      In 1962, after receiving the news that Decca had turned down The Beatles for a recording contract, Brian Epstein met with Decca’s Dick Roweand Sidney Arthur Beecher-Stevens, to try and persuade them to reverse their decision.
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      Paul introduced George to John in 1958.
7. Fri 7 Feb Friday, February 7th 2020
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      In 1969, George Harrison was admitted to a London hospital in order to have his infected tonsils removed. He’s out of commission for about ten days.
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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. Sat 8 Feb Saturday, February 8th 2020
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      In 1962, Brian Epstein visited a HMV store in Oxford Street, London, to have the Decca audition tape transferred to disc. A HMV techniciannamed Jim Foy liked the recordings, and suggested that Epstein should contact Parlophone's George Martin.
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      In 1963, there was a concert at the ABC, Carlisle. The Beatles were ejected from a ballroom for wearing leather jackets
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      In 1964, Rehearsal for the Ed Sullivan Show performance, at the CBS Studios, New York.
9. Sun 9 Feb Sunday, February 9th 2020
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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. Mon 10 Feb Monday, February 10th 2020
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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 1968, The Beatles close Beatles U.S.A. Ltd., their American fan club and business office, and fire their US press agents, severing allAmerican business connections. They also withdraw from the late Brian Epstein's NEMS Enterprises and turn all business
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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. Tue 11 Feb Tuesday, February 11th 2020
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       Ringo and Maureen married in 1965.
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       In 1968, the band recorded and mixed the song "Hey Bulldog"
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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. Wed 12 Feb Wednesday, February 12th 2020
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       In 1966, John and Ringo paid a visit to the Scotch of St James nightclub. The Scotch, as it was known, was located at 13 Masons Yard, offDuke Street in London. The Beatles had their own table at the club, whichwas fitted with a brass plate bearing their n
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       In 1962, The Beatles auditioned for Peter Pilbeam, BBC producer of teen radio programs. The audition consisted of four songs: Paul singing his composition “Like Dreamers Do” and “Till There Was You” and John singing “Memphis, Tennesee” and his
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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. Thu 13 Feb Thursday, February 13th 2020
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       In 1966, the Beatles received ten Grammy Awards nominations.
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       In 1964, The Beatles’ arrived in Miami.
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       In 1967, US single release: 'Strawberry Fields Forever'/'Penny Lane'.
14. Fri 14 Feb Friday, February 14th 2020
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       In 1964, the band rehearsed for The second Ed Sullivan Show (and other adventures)
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       In 1965, Ringo returned to London following his honeymoon in Brighton.
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       in 1961, Performance at the Casanova club, Liverpool. Filmed. Earliest Beatles footage known.
15. Sat 15 Feb Saturday, February 15th 2020
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       In 1965, John Lennon passes his driving test
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       In 1961:, there was a performance at Aintree Institute in Aintree, Liverpool with Derry and the Seniors and Jean Day and the Jango Beats and then at Hambleton Hall in Huyton, Liverpool with Rory Storm and the Hurricanes (with Ringo) and Faron and the Temp
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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. Sun 16 Feb Sunday, February 16th 2020
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       In 1967, Recording: 'Good Morning Good Morning'
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       In 1963, 'Please Please Me' became the Beatles' first number one single in England.
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       In 1964, 2nd performance on the Ed Sullivan Show, at the Deauville's Hotel Mau Mau Club, Miami Beach.
17. Mon 17 Feb Monday, February 17th 2020
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       In 1964, Elvis Presley’s manager Colonel Tom Parker phoned Brian in Miami with congratulations on the band’s success.
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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. Tue 18 Feb Tuesday, February 18th 2020
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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 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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       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. Wed 19 Feb Wednesday, February 19th 2020
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       In 1967, John, Ringo, and Brian Epstein see Chuck Berry at The Savile Theatre.
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       In 1965, 'You're Going To Lose That Girl' was recorded
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       In 1963, there was a photo shoot in Liverpool with photographer Michael Ward
20. Thu 20 Feb Thursday, February 20th 2020
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       In 1963, Recording: 'Misery' and 'Baby It's You'.
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       In 1963, the band had their first live radio performance on the radio: Parade of the Pops.
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       1965, 'Tell Me What Tou See' and 'You're Going To Lose That Girl' recorded.
21. Fri 21 Feb Friday, February 21st 2020
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       My Bonnie was released in the US in 1964.
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       In 1966, US single release: 'Nowhere Man'/'What Goes On'.
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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.
22. Sat 22 Feb Saturday, February 22nd 2020
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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 1963, Lennon and McCartney signed contracts that created theirown music publishing company: Northern Songs.
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       In 1967, Recording: 'A Day In The Life'
23. Sun 23 Feb Sunday, February 23rd 2020
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       In 1965, The Beatles began filming Help! in the Bahamas
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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.
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       In 1967, Recording: 'Lovely Rita'
24. Mon 24 Feb Monday, February 24th 2020
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       In 1964, The Beatles appeared on the cover of Newsweek magazine and were the subject of a four page article.
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       In 1967, the band recorded the song "Lovely Rita"
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       In 1965, Start of 'Help!' shootings in Bahamas.
25. Tue 25 Feb Tuesday, February 25th 2020
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       George Harrison born in 1943
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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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       In 1964, Start of 'A Hard Day's Night' sessions.
26. Wed 26 Feb Wednesday, February 26th 2020
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       In 1964, the band recorded the songs You Can't Do That, Can't Buy Me Love, I Should Have Known Better, and And I Love Her.
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       In 1961, the band performed at the Casbah Coffee Club.
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       In 1964, US LP release: 'Jolly What! The Beatles And Frank IfieldOn Stage'.
27. Thu 27 Feb Thursday, February 27th 2020
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       In 1965, on the fifth day of filming Help! in the Bahamas, The Beatles appeared in scenes on Balmoral Island, including the famous sequence for Another Girl.
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       In 1963, the band played the Rialto Theatre in York
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       In 1964, recording of 'Tell Me Why' and 'If I Fell'
28. Fri 28 Feb Friday, February 28th 2020
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       In 1967, the band recorded "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds"
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       Paul and John wrote From Me To You on the train while on tour on this day in 1963 1963
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       In 1963, Brian and Dick James officially found Northern Songs Ltd

1. Sun 1 Mar Sunday, March 1st 2020
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      In 1962, there was a lunchtime at the Cavern Club Night at Storyville Jazz Club, Temple St., Liverpool This venue became the Iron Door Club in September of this year.
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      In 1964, Recording: 'I'm Happy Just To Dance With You'
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      In 1967, 'Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds' was recorded.
2. Mon 2 Mar Monday, March 2nd 2020
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      George met Pattie Boyd on the set of Hard Day's Night in 1964 1964
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      In 1967, the 9th Annual Grammy Awards: Best Rock & Roll Solo Performance: Paul McCartney, Eleanor Rigby Song of The Year, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Michelle Best Album Cover, Graphic Arts: Revolver
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      In 1964, US single release: 'Twist And Shout'/'There's A Place'.
3. Tue 3 Mar Tuesday, March 3rd 2020
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      In 1961, there was a performance at St. John's Hall, Bootle in Lancashire.
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      In 1962, the band performed at the Cavern, with Jim McHarg's Jazzmen.
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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. Wed 4 Mar Wednesday, March 4th 2020
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      In 1963, the band had a performance at the Plaza Ballroom, St Helens
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      In 1964, the band filmed some scenes for A Hard Day's Night
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      In 1966, UK EP release: 'Yesterday'.
5. Thu 5 Mar Thursday, March 5th 2020
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      In 1961, there was a performance at the Casbah Coffee Club in West Derby, Liverpool.
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      In 1962, there was a lunchtime performance at the Cavern Club Night performance at the Kingsway Club, Southport
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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. Fri 6 Mar Friday, March 6th 2020
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      In 1970, there was the UK single release: Let It Be
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      In 1966, Paul McCartney and Jane Asher began a skiing vacation today, during which Paul composed “For No One”.
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      In 1967, Recording: 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'
7. Sat 7 Mar Saturday, March 7th 2020
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      In 1967: Recording: Lovely Rita
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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.
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      In 1964: The Beatles take the weekend off from filming their firstmovie, "A Hard Day's Night."
8. Sun 8 Mar Sunday, March 8th 2020
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      In 1963, there was a performance at the Royal Hall, Harrogate, Yorkshire
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      In 1961, there was a lunchtime performance at the Cavern Club Night performances at the Aintree Institute, Aintree, Liverpool and Hambleton Hall, Huyton, Liverpool
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      In 2016, record producer, Sir George Martin, dies in his sleep at his home in Wiltshire, England, at age 90.
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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. Mon 9 Mar Monday, March 9th 2020
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      In 1967, Recording: Getting Better
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      In 1964, NEMS Enterprises moves location to Sutherland House, 5-6 Argyll Street, 5th floor, London.
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      In 1968, 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' is awarded 4 Grammys.
10. Tue 10 Mar Tuesday, March 10th 2020
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       In 1964, Shooting for 'A Hard Day's Night': Ringo in a pub.
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       In 1961, lunchtime performance at the Cavern Club Night performances at the Grosvenor Ballroom, Liscard, Wallesy and St. John’s Hall, Tuebrook, Liverpool
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       In 1967, Recording: 'Getting Better'
11. Wed 11 Mar Wednesday, March 11th 2020
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       In 1961, The Beatles performed the “Beatles Farewell Show” at Aintree Institute in Aintree, Liverpool with the Night Boppers, Ray and the Del Renas, the Cliff Roberts Rockers and the Ravens. Then they performed at the Liverpool Jazz Society in Liverpo
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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. Thu 12 Mar Thursday, March 12th 2020
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       Paul and Linda married in 1969
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       In 1962, there was a performance at the Kingsway Club, Southport
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       In 1965, 'Help!' shootings in Bahamas end.
13. Fri 13 Mar Friday, March 13th 2020
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       In 1967, the band recorded: Good Morning Good Morning
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       In 1964: Brian flew to the Netherlands to arrange the Beatles’ summer tour.
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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. Sat 14 Mar Saturday, March 14th 2020
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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. Sun 15 Mar Sunday, March 15th 2020
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       In 1961: Lunchtime performance at the Cavern Club Afternoon performance at the Liverpool Jazz Society
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       In 1962: Lunchtime performance at the Cavern Club Night performance at the Storyville Jazz Club, Liverpool (formerly known as the Liverpool Jazz Club)
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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. Mon 16 Mar Monday, March 16th 2020
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       In 1963: Concert at the City Hall, Sheffield (Chris Montez and Tommy Roe tour).
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       In 1961: Performance at noontime at the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
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       In 1964, US single release: 'Can't Buy Me Love'/'You Can't Do That'.
17. Tue 17 Mar Tuesday, March 17th 2020
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       Pattie Boyd birthday (born 1944)
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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.
18. Wed 18 Mar Wednesday, March 18th 2020
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       In 1964: Public Ear Interview During a day of filming at Twickenham, The Beatles used some of their time off from filming to record a numberof items for the BBC radio program The Public Ear, to be broadcast from 3:00 to 4:00 PM on March 22, 1964. The Beat
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       In 1967: (John)Lennon bought Dorinish Island off the Mayo coast (on this date) in 1967 and got planning permission from Mayo County Council to build a house there for himself and Yoko Ono.
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       In 1968, US single release: 'Lady Madonna'/'The Inner Light'.
19. Thu 19 Mar Thursday, March 19th 2020
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       In 1955: Brian was appointed a director of S. E. Gadd Limited, one of two companies controlling the furniture dealing side of the family business.
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       In 1964: The Beatles' first Top of The Pops appearance
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       In 1965, 'New Musical Express' asks: 'When will the clearout of Brian Epstein's stable begin?'
20. Fri 20 Mar Friday, March 20th 2020
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       In 1969, marriage of John and Yoko in Gibraltar.
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       In 1961: lunchtime performance at the Cavern Club Night performance at Hambleton Hall, Huyton, Liverpool
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       In 1964, UK single release: 'Can't Buy Me Love'/'You Can't Do That'.
21. Sat 21 Mar Saturday, March 21st 2020
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       In 1964, `We Love You Beatles', by the Carefrees, number 63, 1st week in the Top 100 (Billboard). The Carefrees were a British girl group, most known for their song "We Love You Beatles", a tribute to The Beatles. The song was their only charted single.
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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.
22. Sun 22 Mar Sunday, March 22nd 2020
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       In 1963, UK single release: 'Misery', with Kenny Lynch. 1st cover of a Beatles song.
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       In 1961, there was a lunchtime performance at the Cavern Club
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       The Beatles' first album, Please Please Me, was released in 1963.
23. Mon 23 Mar Monday, March 23rd 2020
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       In 1967: At a ceremony held at the Playhouse Theatre in London, The Beatles are awarded three Ivor Novello awards for 1966 (Best-selling British single, Yellow Submarine; most-performed song, Michelle; and next-most-performed song, Yesterday).
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       In 1963: Live: City Hall, Newcastle
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       In 1964, Beginning of shootings at the Scala Thatre for 'A Hard Day's Night'.
24. Tue 24 Mar Tuesday, March 24th 2020
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       1963: Live: Empire Theatre, Liverpool (Roe/Montez tour)
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       In 1966: Each of The Beatles, along with their wives and girlfriends, attended the première of Alfie at the Haymarket Theatre on Great Suffolk Street, London.
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       In 1962, The Beatles performed at the Barnston Women's Institute. This was the first time that Brian Epstein put The Beatles into suits fortheir performances
25. Wed 25 Mar Wednesday, March 25th 2020
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       1966: The Beatles contributed to the flexi-disc single “Sound of the Stars” in a recording session at the photographic studio where the Robert Whitaker photo session would later take place. They were interviewed by Radio Caroline disc jockey Tom Lodge
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       1959: Ringo joins Rory Storm and the Hurricanes after playing with the Eddie Clayton Skiffle Group (1957-1958) and the Darktown Skiffle Group.
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       In 1969, John and Yoko enter the Amsterdam Hilton. Start of John and Yoko's 4-day bed-in at the Amsterdam Hilton.
26. Thu 26 Mar Thursday, March 26th 2020
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       In 1961, performance at the Casbah Coffee Club This was their last performance before returning to Hamburg.
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       In 1963, concert at the Granada, Mansfield (Chris Montez and Tommy Roe tour).
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       In 1964, Shooting of the final concert scenes for 'A Hard Day's Night', at the Scala Theatre, London.
27. Fri 27 Mar Friday, March 27th 2020
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       In 1969, it is day 3 of John and Yoko's "Amsterdam Bed-In For Peace." The Lennons are given a white bicycle and the Resistentie Orchestra pays a visit and plays some music with John
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       In 1961, The Beatles arrive in Hamburg, for performances in the Top Ten and, later, the Star Club (2nd Hamburg season).
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       The Beatles have 10 songs in the US Billboard charts in 1964
28. Sat 28 Mar Saturday, March 28th 2020
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       In 1964, wax likenesses of The Beatles are put on display in London's Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. The Beatles are the first pop stars to be displayed at the museum.
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       In 1965, The Beatles' final Thank Your Lucky Stars appearance
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       In 1967, Recording: 'Good Morning Good Morning'
29. Sun 29 Mar Sunday, March 29th 2020
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       In 1963, performance at the Odeon with Chris Montez and Tommy RoeTour. Two shows. Odeon IMAX Cinema Manchester Printworks, The Printworks, 27 Withy Grove, Manchester M4 2BS, UK
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       In 1962, a performance at the Odd Spot Club, Bold St., Liverpool The Beatles’ first appearance at this city-centre night club which had opened on 9 December 1961.
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       The Sgt. Pepper album cover photo was shot in 1967.
30. Mon 30 Mar Monday, March 30th 2020
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       In 1962, lunchtime and night performances at the Cavern Club
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       In 1964, the BBC radio program, “From Us to You”, recorded February 28th, was broadcast today.
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       In 1967, Recording: 'With A Little Help From My Friends'
31. Tue 31 Mar Tuesday, March 31st 2020
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       Astrid Kirchherr creates the Beatle haircut after combing Stuart Sutcliffe's hair forward in 1961
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       In 1967, Recording: 'Being For The Benefit Of Mr Kite!
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       In 1964, Shooting of the Beatles performing live at the Scala Theatre, for 'A Hard Day's Night'.

1. Wed 1 Apr Wednesday, April 1st 2020
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      In 1964, Alfred Lennon made contact with John for the first time in 17 years
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      In 1961, The Beatles perform at the Top Ten Club, Reeperbahn, Hamburg, West Germany. This is the first of 92 straight nights playing at this club, during which The Beatles will log a staggering 503 hours on stage Top Ten Club (Formerly), Reeperbahn 136, 20359 Hamburg, Germany
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      In 1970, Phil Spector gathers a large orchestral/choral group to record the lush orchestration for "The Long and Winding Road" and "Across the Universe"
2. Thu 2 Apr Thursday, April 2nd 2020
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      In 1964, the Beatles filmed the press party sequence, as an approximate re-creation of a reception the Beatles had attended at the British Embassy in Washington, DC
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      In 1962, lunchtime performance at the Cavern Club Night performance at the Pavilion Theater, Lodge Lane, Liverpool
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      In 1970, Last session of Spector. End of 'Let It Be' sessions. Last Beatles session.
3. Fri 3 Apr Friday, April 3rd 2020
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      In 1967, Recording: 'Within You Without You'
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      In 1963: Radio: Easy Beat The Beatles recorded three songs for the BBC radio show Easy Beat at the Playhouse Theatre, London on this day.
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      Apple Corps Ltd. officially opened its doors in 1968 SW3 1LJ, Ovington Square, Chelsea, London SW3 1LJ, UK
4. Sat 4 Apr Saturday, April 4th 2020
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      In 1964, Billboard reports: "Just about everyone is tired of The Beatles. Disc jockeys are tired of playing the hit group, the writers of trade and consumer publications are tired of writing about them, and the manufacturers of products other than The Bea
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      In 1964, The Beatles occupied the top five positions of the Billboard Hot 100 chart
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      In 1965, John and Paul compose 'Help!'
5. Sun 5 Apr Sunday, April 5th 2020
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      1962: Night performance at the Cavern A special appearance, presented by the Beatles’ fan club. For old times sake, the group played firstin their black leather outfits then changed into their new Beno Dorn suitsand ties for the second-half.
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      1963, the Beatles gave a private live performance for record company executives at EMI House in central London, during a presentation ceremony to celebrate the award of their first silver disc, for the single Please, Please Me.
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      In 1964, Shooting of opening scene of 'A Hard Day's Night', at Boston Place, London, and other opening scenes at the Marylebone Station.
6. Mon 6 Apr Monday, April 6th 2020
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      1962: Lunchtime performance at the Cavern Club Night performance at the Tower Ballroom, New Brighton, Wallasey. The Tower date was a two-and-a-half hour “Beatles Farewell Ball”, prior to their imminent Hamburg trip. They shared the bill with Emilie F
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      In 1965, UK EP release: 'Beatles For Sale'.
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      In 1966, 1st session for 'Revolver'.
7. Tue 7 Apr Tuesday, April 7th 2020
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      1962: Night performances at the Casbah Coffee Club and the CavernClub. The Beatles’ last three Liverpool performances until June- these twoand the Casbah booking the next day- took place without George, who was unwell. Mindful of the impending Hamburg
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      1964: Filming: A Hard Day's Night On this day, at Twickenham Film Studios, The Beatles filmed the scenes for A Hard Day's Night inside the police station. The exterior shots of the station were filmed in London'sNotting Hill Gate on 16 April. This was o
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      In 1966, Recording: 'Mark I' (working title of 'Tomorrow Never Knows')
8. Wed 8 Apr Wednesday, April 8th 2020
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      In 1963, Julian Lennon is born at the General Hospital, Sefton,Liverpool. John phones to the hospital.
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      1966: Recording: Got To Get You Into My Life
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      In 1968, US gold certification: 'Lady Madonna'.
9. Thu 9 Apr Thursday, April 9th 2020
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      1965: UK single release: Ticket to Ride
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      1963: The Beatles were in the BBC Paris Studio in London between 12.30 and 1.45pm for an interview on the BBC Light Programme radio show Pop Inn.
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      In 1964, Shooting for 'A Hard Day's Night': Ringo walking along the riverbank.
10. Fri 10 Apr Friday, April 10th 2020
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       Stuart Sutcliffe died in 1962
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       1964: US LP release: The Beatles' Second Album
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       The Beatles Officially Break Up in 1970
11. Sat 11 Apr Saturday, April 11th 2020
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       1962: John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Pete Best fly to Hamburg
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       In 1963, UK single release: 'From Me To You'/'Thank You Girl'.
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       In 1964, The Beatles have 14 songs in the Top 100 (Billboard). Record.
12. Sun 12 Apr Sunday, April 12th 2020
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       The title of the new film, 'A Hard Day's Night', is announced tothe press to day in 1964. 1964.
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       In 1964, Shooting of opening scenes of 'A Hard Day's Night', at the Marylebone Railway Station. Marylebone Railway Station, Melcombe Pl, Marylebone, London NW1 6JJ, UK
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       In 1967, Paul creates 'Magical Mystery Tour' concept
13. Mon 13 Apr Monday, April 13th 2020
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       In 1965, The Beatles receive two Grammy Awards for 1964: Best NewArtist Of 1964 and Best Performance by a Vocal Group ('A Hard Day's Night'). 1965, The Beatles receive two Grammy Awards for 1964: Best New Artist Of 1964 and Best Performance by a Vocal Group ('A Hard Day's Night').
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       In 1962, Start of Star Club performances
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       In 1964, George's solo scene in "A Hard Day"s Night' was filmed.
14. Tue 14 Apr Tuesday, April 14th 2020
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       1961: Performance at the Top Ten Club, 136 Reeperbahn, Hamburg, Germany.
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       In 1966, Recording: 'Paperback Writer'
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       In 1963, the Beatles had a rare night off after taping their third appearance on the ITV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', so they drove to Richmond to see a new group perform. This new group was named the Rolling Stones.
15. Wed 15 Apr Wednesday, April 15th 2020
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       1965: The “Top of the Pops” episode taped on April 10th aired today.
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       1963: Live: Bridge Hotel, Tenbury Wells This was The Beatles’ only performance in the small market town of Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire.
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       In 1963, John escapes to Liverpool to visit Cynthia and see Julian for the first time at the General Hospital, Sefton.
16. Thu 16 Apr Thursday, April 16th 2020
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       1965: Television: Ready, Steady, Go!
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       1963: Television: Scene At 6.30
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       In 1964, Recording: 'A Hard Day's Night'
17. Fri 17 Apr Friday, April 17th 2020
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       1966: Recording: Doctor Robert
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       1963: Performance at the Majestic Ballroom, Luton
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       n 1964, Shooting for 'A Hard Day's Night': Beatles find Paul's grandfather at 'Le Circle Club', at the Garrison, downstairs area of Les Ambassadeurs, London.
18. Sat 18 Apr Saturday, April 18th 2020
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       1964: Rehearsal: Around the Beatles
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       In 1966, The Cavern is sold for 5,500 pounds to Joseph Davey, from Wallasey, pastry-cook and owner of a restaurant.
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       In 1963, After a concert at the Albert Hall, Paul meets Jane Asher.
19. Sun 19 Apr Sunday, April 19th 2020
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       In 1965, US single release: 'Ticket To Ride'/'Yes It Is'.
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       1968: Apple Corps advertises for new talent
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       The Beatles Partnership was formed by the band in 1967. Said they would stay together 1967. Said they would stay together
20. Mon 20 Apr Monday, April 20th 2020
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       1964: Derek Taylor became Brian's personal assistant.
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       1965: Brian was appointed a director of Harrisongs Limited.
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       In 1969, recording: 'I Want You (She's So Heavy) and 'Oh! Darling
21. Tue 21 Apr Tuesday, April 21st 2020
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       In 1966, Recording: 'Taxman'