Tuesday, August 24, 2010

August 24 - Today in Beatles History

Beatles, Fab Four, Beatles Pool, Beatles Swimming, Beatles Miami, Beatles Beach, Beatles Photos

1963
'Please Please Me' LP, number 1, 16th week (UK Record Retailer chart).

10.00-12.00am. BBC's 'Saturday Club' broadcast (recorded 30 July 1963).

Concert at the Gaumont, Bournemouth, with Tommy Quickly and Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas.

Appearance on ABC-TV's 'Thank Your Lucky Stars'.

1964
US single release: 'Matchbox'/'Slow Down'.

First meeting between Brian and Colonel Parker, Elvis Presley's manager. They lunch in the Beverly Hills Hotel, Los Angeles.

US Gold certification for LP 'Something New'.

Livingston Garden, Los Angeles. Reception organized by the Foundation against hemophilia. paul holds Rebel Lee Robinson (daghter of Edward G. Robinson) in his arms.

1966
2nd concert at the Shea Stadium, New York.

'Yellow Submarine', 3rd week in the Top 10 (UK New Musical Express chart).
'Eleanor Rigby', 3rd week in the Top 10 (UK New Musical Express chart).

1967
Queenie leaves from London to Liverpool, by train.

8.00pm. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's public lecture in the Hotel Hilton's ballroom. John, Cynthia, Paul, Jane, Michael McCartney, George, Patti, and Jenny Boyd attend.

Ringo visits Maureen and Jason at Queen's Charlotte Hospital.

Long conversation of the Beatles with Brian about the 'Magical Mystery Tour' film.

1969
Morning: John writes 'Cold Turkey'.
Afternoon: John rehearses 'Cold Turkey'.
Evening: John records 'Cold Turkey'.

1971
Great Hall, Alexandra Palace, London. 'Art Spectrum', modern art exhibition. 5 films of John and Yoko are screened: 'Cold Turkey', 'The Ballad Of John And Yoko', 'Give Peace A Chance', 'Instant Karma!', 'Up Your Legs Forever'.

1983
Studio 2. Show 'The Beatles At Abbey Road' (3 times).

1995
Start of Lee Starkey's stay at a private medical centre, London.

Have a groovy vintage retro day!

- Retro Rebirth

Retro T Shirt, Vintage Clothing, t-shirt, tee, vintage retro, psychedelic art, Warhol Pop Art

If you liked this article then make sure you subscribe to the feed via RSS It's Free. You can also follow me on Twitter too!

Become a Retro Rebirth Fan on our Facebook Page

If you like to you at Retro Videos then take a look at our Retro Video YouTube Page

Check out the Retro Rebirth Design Catalog and see what groovy vintage retro Music & Pop Culture designs we have for sale.

No comments:

Post a Comment