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1966 (Jul 1) - The Beatles Play Japan |
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1967 (Jul 1) - Sgt Pepper Starts 15 Week #1 Run in US |
 The Beatles started a 15 week run at No.1 on the US album chart with Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, the group’s 10th US No.1 album. Recorded over a 129-day period beginning in December 1966, the album widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time, includes songs such as ‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds’ and ‘A Day in the Life’.
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1968 (Jan 20) - 'Judy In Disguise' is #1. Inspired by 'Lucy In The Sky'? |
One Hit Wonders John Fred and the Playboy Band started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Judy In Disguise, (With Glasses)’. It topped at No.3 in the UK. The song was allegedly inspired by The Beatles ‘Lucy In The Sky’. |
1968 (Jul 1) - 'White Album' Recording Sessions Continue |
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1968 (Jul 1) - John Hosts Art Exhibition |
 In the evening, John and Yoko attend the opening of his first solo art exhibition.
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1969 (Jul 1) - John and Family Involved in Car Accident |
 John Lennon, Yoko Ono and family were involved in a car accident in Golspie, Scotland. Both John and Yoko needed hospital treatment. John required 17 facial stitches, Yoko 14. Lennon later had the car crushed into a cube and exhibited it on his lawn at Tittenhurst Park.
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1975 (Jul 1) - Ringo & Maureen Are Divorced |
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2002 (Jul 1) - Paul Designed Postage Stamps on Sale |
 Six postage stamps designed by Paul McCartney went on sale in The Isle Of Man. With proceeds from their sale going to the Adopt-A- Minefield charity.
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2008 (Feb 20) - Beatles' Autographed Rolling Stones Album Auctioned |
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1962 (Jun 6) - First Beatles Recordings at What Will Become 'Abbey Road' |
 The first Beatles recording session took place at EMI studios. The group recorded four tracks, one of which was ‘Love Me Do’ the four musicians received payments for the session of £7.10 ($12.07) each.
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