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TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

October 9, 1940 — John Winston Lennon is born.

The rest, as they say, is history.

TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

October 6, 1969 — “Something” is released with “Come Together” on the B-side. Frank Sinatra later called it the greatest love song ever written.

The rest, as they say, is history.

TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

October 1, 1969 — Abbey Road is released in the US.

The rest, as they say, is history.

TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

August 27, 1965 — The Beatles meet Elvis at his Bel Air home.

The rest, as they say, is history.

TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

August 23, 1962 — John marries Cynthia.

Exactly six years later to the day, she would file for divorce.

The rest, as they say, is history.

TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

August 18, 1962 — Ringo Starr performs with the Beatles for the first time.

The rest, as they say, is history.

TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

August 17, 1960 — The Beatles, under the name “The Silver Beetles”, perform for the first time together at the Indra Club in Hamburg, Germany.

The rest, as they say, is Pete Best’s fondest memories…and history.

TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

August 10, 1985 — Michael Jackson buys ATV Music for $47.5 million, becoming the owner of the Northern Songs catalog.

The rest, as they say, is unfortunate history.

TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

August 6, 1965 — Help! is released in the UK.

The rest, as they say, is history.

TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

August 5, 1966 — The Revolver LP is released.

The rest, as they say, is history.

“Leftover Beatles Memories” — The Dana Carvey Show