December 4 - Today in Beatles History

1938
Alfred Lennon leaves to America.

1961
Representatives of Deutsche Grammophone London office visit Liverpool to meet Brian and listen to his asking of 'My Bonnie' being released as single in the UK. [5 December?]

1962
5.00-5.29pm. BBC's 'The Talent Spot' broadcast (recorded 2 December 1962).

Trip to London.
Wembley TV Studios, Wembley, Middlesex. Live appearance on Associated-Rediffusion's 'Tuesday's Rendezvous'.

1963
'She Loves You', 14th week in the Top 10 (UK New Musical Express chart).
'Please Please Me' LP, 37th week in the Top 10 (UK New Musical Express chart).
'With The Beatles' number 1, 2nd week (UK New Musical Express chart).
'I Want To Hold Your Hand' number 1, 1st week (UK New Musical Express chart).

1964
UK LP release: 'Beatles For Sale'.

Brian arrives in London from Los Angeles.

1965
Appearance on 'Thank Your Lucky Stars'.

Concert at the City Hall, Newcastle.

1967
John sees a preview of an exhibition by Jonathan Hague at the Royal Institute Galleries, London.

1968
George sends a memo to the Apple personnel announcing the arrival of the Hell's Angels.

The 'New York Times' quotes the sovietic critic A. Martinosa, who affirms that the Beatles have become the rich idols of the Philistines.

1994
'Live At The BBC' number 1 in the UK.


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