This Day in Beatle History - The Beatle Zone

February 18

1933 (Feb 18) - Yoko Ono Born

Yoko Ono, Japanese artist, singer, poet, author and peace activist and wife of John Lennon. Ono moved to New York City from Tokyo aged 14 and first met John Lennon in London in 1966, the couple married in 1969.

1964 (Feb 18) - The Beatles Meet Muhammad Ali

The Beatles meet Muhammad Ali (known at the time as Cassius Clay), when they are visiting Miami.

1965 (Feb 18) - Beatles Record 'You've Got to Hide Your Love Away' and 'Tell Me What You See'

Working at Abbey Road studios in London, The Beatles recorded two new songs: John Lennon’s ‘You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away’ and a new Paul McCartney song ‘Tell Me What You See’.

1965 (Feb 18) -Northern Songs on the London Stock Exchange

The Beatles’ publishing comopany, Northern Songs, is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

1966 (Feb 18) - Brian Wilson Finishes 'Good Vibrations'

Beach Boy Brian Wilson finished recording the future classic song ‘Good Vibrations’, which went on to become the band’s third US number-one hit. As a child, his mother told him that dogs could pick up “vibrations” from people, so that the dog would bark at “bad vibrations” Wilson turned this into the general idea for the song.

1974 (Feb 18) - Ringo Releases 'Oh My My'

Ringo releases ‘Oh My My’.

1980 (Feb 18) - Filming Begins on 'Caveman'

Filming begins on Ringo’s new movie comedy ‘Caveman’. Ringo will meet future wife Barbara Bach on set.

2000 (Feb18) - John Lennon FBI Files Ordered Released

An American court ordered the release of FBI files relating to John Lennon’s interests and activities including his support for the Irish Republican cause and the Workers Revolutionary Party. The British Government told the US that it wanted the files to remain secret. MI5 also had files on Lennon, which they had passed on the FBI during the 70s.

February 19

1964 (Feb 19) - Beatles' Wigs Come to America!

A British company shipped ½ ton of Beatle wigs to the US. An American reporter later asked John Lennon, “How do you feel about teenagers imitating you with Beatle wigs?” John replied “They’re not imitating us because we don’t wear Beatle wigs.”

1965 (Feb 19) - Beatles Record 'You're Gonna Lose That Girl'

Working at Abbey Road studios in London, The Beatles recorded a new John Lennon song ‘You’re Gonna Lose That Girl’ in two takes. The track was released on the Help! album.

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