December 26
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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December 27
1960 - The Beatles Appear at Litherland Town Hall Ballroom (Liverpool) |
The group was added at the last minute. Banners were pasted on posters saying ‘Direct From Hamburg, The Beatles!’. Most of the audience assumed they were a German group.
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1962 - 'Love Me Do' reaches #17 on the British charts |
17 was the highest position the single would reach. |
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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1963 - Lennon/McCartney Named 'Outstanding Composers of 1963' |
The honor was bestowed by ‘The Times’. Two days later, Sunday Times music critic Richard Buckle proclaimed the two as “the greatest composers since Beethoven”. |
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