Beatles History for January 16

1957
The Cavern Club opens.

1963
The Playhouse Theatre, Manchester. 8.45-9.30pm. Recording for BBC's 'Here We Go': 'Chains'; 'Please Please Me'; 'Ask Me Why'; 'Three Cool Cats'.

Recording of several interviews for the BBC.

1964
News arrive from the USA at the George V hotel, Paris, that 'I Want To Hold Your Hand' is number 1 (US Cashbox chart). The celebrations that follow are so exultant that Brian allows himself to be photographed wearing a chamber-pot on his head.

Performance at the Olympia, Paris, with Silvie Vartan and Trini Lopez.

1965
'Beatles For Sale' number 1, 5th week (UK Record Retailer chart).

'Another Beatles Christmas Show' at the Hammersmith Odeon, London (two performances). Last day.

Article in 'Melody Maker': interview to Brian Epstein by Ray Coleman, under the title 'Brian Epstein predicts: 'I give the Beatles two or three years more at the top'.'

1967
Jane Asher leaves England for a 3-month tour of the US with the Old Vic.

1969
Last session of rehearsals at Twickenham Film Studios.

1970
The police closes John's exhibition at the Arts Gallery, London, under the charge of obscenity.

1980
Paul is arrested in Tokyo for possession of marijuana.

1990
Paul's concert in Wembley ('Get Back Tour').


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