December 26
1964 - 'I Feel Fine' #1 in the US |
The song would be #1 for three weeks. It was the Beatles’ sixth number one song of 1964. They were #1 a total of 18 weeks that year. |
1965 - Paul McCartney Injured in Moped Crash |
While visiting his father in Cheshire, Paul crashes a moped and suffers a cut to his mouth and a chipped tooth. Details and pictures of the event were later used to support the ‘Paul is Dead’ rumors.
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1966 - John Appears on the BBC's 'Not only..But also' |
John makes an appearance as a men’s room attendant in the Peter Cook-Dudley Moore vehicle. |
1966 (Feb 18) - Brian Wilson Finishes 'Good Vibrations' |
1967 - BBC Broadcasts 'Magical Mystery Tour' |
The film is aired in black and white. Reviews listed the film ‘an utter disaster’. Reaction was so negative that a US deal for airing the movie was cancelled. |
1967 - Paul McCartney & Jane Asher Announce Engagement |
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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’. |
1970 - George Harrison #1 with 'My Sweet Lord' |
George becomes the first former Beatle to have a #1 in the US. He had written the song thinking it would be a good vehicle for Billy Preston. |
1979 - 'People of Kampuchea' Benefit Concerts Begin |
These concerts were organized by Paul McCartney and Kurt Waldheim, and were designed to raise money for victims in Cambodia. Among the artists appearing were Queen, The Clash, The Pretenders, The Who, Elvis Costello and Wings. |
2008 (Feb 20) - Beatles' Autographed Rolling Stones Album Auctioned |
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