This Day in Beatle History - The Beatle Zone

September 24

1980 (Sep 24) - John Lennon Gives One of His Last Interviews

The mixing of the forthcoming John Lennon and Yoko Ono album Double Fantasy moved from the Hit Factory in New York City to Record Plant East. During this session, John Lennon gave one of last ever interviews to Lisa Robinson from 97-FM in Buffalo.

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.

September 25

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.

1964 (Sep 25) - Brian Turns Down Offer For The Beatles

Beatles manager Brian Epstein is offered three and one-half million pounds for the group’s contract. Epstein declines.

1965 (Sep 25) - 'The Beatles' Cartoon Debuts

The Beatles cartoon series premiered on ABC TV in the US. The first story was titled ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’ and had the group exploring the ocean floor in a diving bell where they met a lovesick octopus. None of the voices on the show were provided by the band.

1967 (Sep 25) - 'The Fool On The Hill' Recording Begins

The Beatles begin recording “The Fool On The Hill.”

1968 (Sep 25) - Mary Hopkin #1 in the UK

Welsh singer Mary Hopkin was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Those Were The Days’. Hopkins had signed to The Beatles Apple label after appearing on UK TV talent show Opportunity Knocks.

1969 (Sep 25) - John Records 'Cold Turkey'

John Lennon recorded the track ‘Cold Turkey’, with Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Klaus Voorman and Yoko. Lennon presented the song to Paul McCartney as a potential single by The Beatles, but was refused and released it as a Plastic Ono Band single with sole writing credits to him.

1970 (Sep 25) - Ringo Releases 'Beaucoups Of Blues'

Ringo Starr releases Beaucoups Of Blues.

1976 (Sep 25) - Paul Plays Charity Concert in Venice

Paul McCartney and Wings played a charity concert in St Marks Square, Venice to raise funds for the historic city. The night was a success but the weight of the equipment used by the group caused more damage to the square.

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