On this day John Lennon made an appearance on the final edition of the BBC television show Tonight, presented by Kenneth Allsop.
The programme was filmed at the BBC’s Lime Grove Studios, and was broadcast from 7-7.35pm. Lennon was interviewed by Allsop, and read extracts from We Must Not Forget The General Erection and The Wumberlog (Or The Magic Dog), both from his forthcoming second book A Spaniard In The Works.
Last updated: 23 May 2010
Also on this day...
- 2022: Tributes paid to Paul McCartney on his 80th birthday
- 2016: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Ryman Auditorium, Nashville
- 2014: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Beacon Theatre, New York City
- 2011: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Empire Theatre, Liverpool
- 2010: John Lennon’s handwritten lyrics for A Day In The Life sell for $1.2m
- 2009: Ringo Starr to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star
- 2001: Sir Paul McCartney’s coat of arms is granted
- 1995: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Osaka-jō Hall, Osaka
- 1976: Wings live: Tucson Community Center, Tucson
- 1973: US single release: Live And Let Die by Wings
- 1968: Première of the In His Own Write stage play
- 1968: George Harrison and Ringo Starr return to England from America
- 1968: Paul McCartney celebrates his 26th birthday at Apple
- 1965: Radio: BBC European Service
- 1965: Mixing: I’ve Just Seen A Face, I’m Down, It’s Only Love, Act Naturally, Wait, Help!, Yesterday
- 1964: The Beatles live: Sydney Stadium, Sydney
- 1963: John Lennon beats up Cavern DJ Bob Wooler at Paul McCartney’s 21st birthday party
- 1961: The Beatles live: Top Ten Club, Hamburg
- 1960: The Silver Beetles live: Grosvenor Ballroom, Wallasey
- 1956: Paul McCartney is given a trumpet for his 14th birthday
- 1942: Paul McCartney is born
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