This Day in Beatle History

February 19

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

ABKCO Music, owner of the publishing rights to the Chiffons hit “He’s So Fine”, is awarded $587,000 from George Harrison. George had been found guilty of subconsciously plagiarizing the song in ‘My Sweet Lord’.

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

The BBC bans Paul McCartney’s single “Give Ireland Back To The Irish”

February 20

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.

February 21

1961 (Feb 21) - Beatles Play Three Gigs in a Single Day

The Beatles played three gigs in one day. The first was a lunchtime show at The Cavern Club, then at night they appeared at the Cassanova Club, Liverpool and at Litherland Town Hall, Liverpool.

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