TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

March 30, 1945 — Eric Clapton, aka “The Fifth Beatle” (?), is born.

The rest, as they say, is history.

TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

March 23, 1973 — Paul McCartney & Wings release the single “My Love”, which Paul wrote for his wife and band mate Linda.

The rest, as they say, is history.

TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

March 17, 1945 — Pattie Boyd, the future (ex) wife of George Harrison and eventual inspiration for “Something”, is born.

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 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 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

January 31, 1967 — John buys a poster at an antique shop that would go on to inspire “Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!”

The rest, as they say, is history.

ALSO TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

January 26, 1970 — John Lennon composes “Instant Karma! (We All Shine On)”.

The rest, as they say, is history.

TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

January 20, 1964 — The Meet the Beatles! LP is released in the US. Contrary to the album cover, it was the Beatles’ second album in the US and was essentially the same as With The Beatles.

The rest, as they say, is history.

ALSO TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

January 16. 1957 — The Cavern Club opens.

The rest, as they say, is history.

TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

January 16. 1980 — Paul McCartney is arrested in Tokyo for possession of marijuana.

The rest, as they say. is history.

TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

January 11, 1963 — The “Please Please Me” single is released in the UK, with “Ask Me Why” on the B-side.

TODAY IN BEATLEDOM

January 4, 1976 — Mal Evans, the Beatles’ longtime roadie, is killed by LA police after they mistake his air pistol for a real gun and shoot him in self defense.