TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

March 10, 1975 — John Lennon releases the single “Stand by Me” in the US, with “Move Over Ms. L” on the B-side.

The rest, as they say, is history.

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TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

March 4, 1966 — John makes this infamous quote during an interview with Maureen Cleave of the Evening Standard.

The rest, as they say, is history.

TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

March 3, 1967 — The “George Martin Instrumentally Salutes ‘The Beatle Girls’” LP is released in the UK.

The rest, as they say, is history.

TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

March 2, 1964 — The “Twist and Shout” / “There’s a Place” single is released in the US.

The rest, as they say, is history.

TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

March 1, 1970 — The Beatles’ music videos for “Let It Be” and “Two of Us” are transmitted on the Ed Sullivan show.  It would be the last time the group would appear together on the program.

The rest, as they say, is history.

TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

February 26, 1970 — The Hey Jude LP is released in the US.

The rest, as they say, is history.

TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

February 25, 1943 — George Harrison is born.

The rest, as they say, is history.

TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

February 24, 1982 — At the 24th Grammy Awards, John Lennon and Yoko Ono win Album of the Year for Double Fantasy.  Yoko and Sean Lennon accepted the award on John’s behalf in what has become one of the most emotional and iconic moments in Grammy history.

The rest, as they say, is history.

TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

February 19, 1965 — George Martin releases an orchestral version of A Hard Day’s Night.

The rest, as they say, is history.

TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

February 18, 1933 — Yoko Ono is born.

The rest, as they say, is Beatles breakup history.

TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

February 17, 1975 — John Lennon’s album “Rock ‘n’ Roll” is released in the US.

The rest, as they say, is history.

TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

February 16, 1984 — Rolling Stone Magazine’s “Special Beatles Anniversary Issue” is released.

The rest, as they say, is history.

TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

February 15, 1965 — The “Eight Days a Week” / “I Don’t Want to Spoil the Party” single is released in the US.

The rest, as they say, is history.

TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

February 14, 1843 — The benefit for Mr. Kite show is held.  The Hendersons were all there, Late of Pablo-Fanques is there.  It was quite a scene.

And the rest, as they say, is history.

TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

February 13, 1967 — The “Strawberry Fields Forever”/”Penny Lane” single is released in the US.

The rest, as they say, is history.