December 31
1970 - Paul Files Suit Against The Beatles |
The suit was designed to dissolve the partnership. Court documents stated the primary reason was a decision by John, George and Ringo to appoint Allan Klein as their manager. Paul wanted his in-laws Lee and John Eastman to take over. The suit took more than four years of court hearings and the group was officially disbanded in January of 1975.
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1996 - 'Sir' Paul McCartney Announcement |
Paul was listed in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List. The official ceremony would take place the following March.
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2005 - 'Imagine' Voted Britain's Favorite Song |
A quarter century after his death, Lennon took the top spot in a poll of 7,000 radio station listeners. The Beatles were second and third with ‘Hey Jude’ and ‘Let It Be’. |
2008 (Feb 20) - Beatles' Autographed Rolling Stones Album Auctioned |
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2012 - John to Eric Clapton Letter Sold at Auction |
The letter, dated September 29, 1971, involved John asking Eric to collaborate on a musical project. The letter had been estimated at $20-$30,000. It sold for $35,000 at auction. |
January 1
1962 - Decca Records Passes On The Beatles |
The Beatles auditioned for Decca Records in West Hampstead, London. A&R boss at Decca Dick Rowe turned them down in what is considered one of the biggest mistakes in music industry history. Rowe rejected the band, selecting instead Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. |
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 - Beatles Leave Hamburg for London |
The lads depart after playing their last engagement at the Star Club. |
1964 - 'Top of the Pops' Debuts (Beatles on film) |
Top Of The Pops debuts, broadcast from an old church in Manchester, England. The Beatles appear on film during the show, performing ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’. Live acts miming to their latest releases included The Rolling Stones, (I Wanna Be Your Man), The Dave Clark Five, (Glad All Over), The Hollies, (Stay), and The Swinging Blue Jeans, (Hippy Hippy Shake). The first song played was Dusty Springfield’s ‘I Only Want To Be With You’. Also featured on disc and film, Freddie & the Dreamers, Cliff Richard and the Shadows and Gene Pitney. |
1965 - 'I Feel Fine' is #1 in the UK |
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