This Day in Beatle History - The Beatle Zone

October 14

1969 (Oct 14) - Student Newspaper Adds Fuel to the 'Paul Is Dead' Rumors

The University of Michigan student newspaper publishes a satirical story called ‘McCartney Dead: New Evidence Brought to Light,’ which adds to the rumors that Paul McCartney is dead.

1971 (Oct 14) - John & Yoko on 'The Dick Cavett Show'

John Lennon and Yoko Ono appear on ABC-TV’s The Dick Cavett Show to promote John’s new album Imagine, Yoko’s new book, and their upcoming art exhibition.

1996 (Oct 14) - John Lennon Appears in 'Rock & Roll Circus'

28 years after its creation, The Rolling Stones’ Rock & Roll Circus was finally released. The 1968 event put together by The Stones comprised two concerts on a circus stage and included performaces by The Who, Taj Mahal, Marianne Faithfull and Jethro Tull. John Lennon and Yoko Ono performed as part of a supergroup called The Dirty Mac, along with Eric Clapton, Mitch Mitchell and Keith Richards. It was originally planned to be aired on BBC TV.

1997 (Oct 14) - Paul's 'Standing Stone' Debuts

Sir Paul McCartney’s symphonic poem “Standing Stone” gets its world debut by the London Symphony Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall. The piece earns the former Beatle six curtain calls. Critics, however, call it dull and forgettable.

2000 (Oct 14) - 'The Beatles Anthology' #1 on NY Times Bestseller List

The Beatles’ official autobiography Anthology hits #1 on the New York Times nonfiction bestseller list.

2008 (Feb 20) - Beatles' Autographed Rolling Stones Album Auctioned

A 1976 Rolling Stones album bought for £2 at a car boot sale sold for £4,000 at an auction. The ‘Black and Blue’ LP was signed by John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Paul and Linda McCartney and George Harrison as well as members of the Rolling Stones. The seller obtained the album after haggling the cost down from £3.

2009 (Oct 14) - ASCAP Names Paul 'Songwriter of The Year'

Paul McCartney was named Songwriter of The Year at the 29th Annual ASCAP Awards in London, England. The awards presentation honored songwriters and publishers of the most performed works in the US during 2008.

October 15

1960 (Oct 15) - First Time John, Paul, George & Ringo Record Together

The Beatles (minus Pete Best) and two members of Rory Storm’s Hurricanes (Ringo Starr and Lou Walters) recorded a version of George Gershwin’s ‘Summertime’ in a Hamburg recording studio. The track which was cut onto a 78-rpm disc marked the first session that included John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo together.

1961 (Oct 15) - Beatles Play Charity Event in Liverpool

The Beatles play a local charity benefit in Liverpool.

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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