December 26
1967 - Paul McCartney & Jane Asher Announce Engagement |
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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”. |
1980 - 'Double Fantasy' #1 in the US |
The John and Yoko collaboration would be #1 for eight weeks. Also on this date, ‘Just Like Starting Over’ began a five week run as #1 on the singles charts. |
2008 (Feb 20) - Beatles' Autographed Rolling Stones Album Auctioned |
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