This Day in Beatle History

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'

1967 (Feb 19) - John and Ringo See Chuck Berry and Del Shannon

John and Ringo attend a concert at the Saville Theater. Headliners are Chuck Berry and Del Shannon.

1968 (Feb 19) - Paul and Ringo Fly to India

Paul, Jane, Ringo and Maureen join the others in India. They are all staying at the Maharishi’s ashram.

1971 (Feb 19) - Paul's Lawsuit Against The Beatles Begins

In London’s Royal Courts of Justice, Paul McCartney’s lawsuit against his fellow ex Beatles begins. McCartney’s suit seeks to remove Allen Klein as manager of the group’s financial affairs.

1981 (Feb 19) - George Loses 'My Sweet Lord' Plagiarism Suit

1982 (Feb 19) -BBC Bans 'Give Ireland Back to the Irish'

1963 (Feb 20) - Beatles on 'Parade of the Pops'

The Beatles drove through the night from Liverpool to London to appear on the live lunchtime BBC radio program “Parade of the Pops.” Performing ‘Love Me Do’ and ‘Please Please Me’, the appearance lasted just over 4 minutes. They then drove another 180 mile trip back north for their performance that night at the Swimming Baths, Doncaster, Yorkshire.

1969 (Feb 20) - Ringo's Film 'Candy' is released.

Ringo’s film ‘Candy’ is released. The adventures of a teen aged girl and her sexual adventures as she looks for a meaning in life also stars Marlon Brando, Richard Burton, James Coburn, John Huston, Walter Matthau, John Astin, Elsa Martinelli and Anita Pallenberg.

1970 (Feb 20) - 'Instant Karma' Released in US

The single ‘Instant Karma!’ by The Plastic Ono Band was released in the US. John Lennon had written, recorded and mixed the track all in one day on the 27th January 1970.