This Day in Beatle History

August 1

1978 (Aug 1) - Dhani Harrison Is Born

Dhani Harrison is born to George Harrison and his soon-to-be-wife Olivia. Dhani, who like his dad becomes a musician, is the couple’s only child.

1980 (Aug 1) - George Forms Movie Production Company

George Harrison forms a movie production company called Handmade Films, which produces the films Monty Python’s Life of Brian, The Long Good Friday, Time Bandits, and Shanghai Surprise.

2007 (Aug 1) - John's 'Granny Glasses' Sold At Auction

John Lennon’s “granny” sunglasses were snapped up by a British collector at auction. The sunglasses, from one of the last Beatles concerts, were expected to fetch around £1m, but auction bosses refused to say what the actual figure was. Lennon gave the gold-rimmed glasses to his Japanese interpreter in Tokyo in 1966, and the translator removed the lenses when Lennon died.

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.

August 2

1964 (Aug 2) - Beatles at Gaumont Cinema in Bournemouth

The Beatles appeared at the Gaumont Cinema in Bournemouth. One of the supporting acts, billed as a ‘new and unknown London group’, was The Kinks.

1969 (Aug 2) - Badfinger Records 'Come And Get It'

Badfinger record “Come And Get It.” They record the McCartney written song at Abbey Road.

1971 (Aug 2) - 'Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey' Released

Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey released on this date.

1998 (Aug 2) - Beatles 'Favourite Recording Artist Of All Time'

The Beatles are named “Favourite Recording Artist Of All Time” in a poll conducted by the UK music magazine Mojo, beating out Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Queen, and Elton John in that order.

2000 (Aug 2) - Beatles Supplier Rushworth and Dreaper Closes

Liverpool music store Rushworth and Dreaper closed down after 150 years of trading. The store had become famous after supplying The Beatles and other Liverpool group’s with musical instruments.

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.

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