John Lennon “We’re more popular than Jesus” – Evening Standard, 4 March 1966

Also on this day...

• 2023: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Fruit Yard Amphitheater, Modesto
• 2022: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
• 2020: The Beatles announce Get Back book
• 2010: Paul McCartney to reissue Band On The Run
• 2005: Paul McCartney live: American Airlines Arena, Miami
• 1975: Wings live: City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne
• 1973: Editing, compiling: Mind Games by John Lennon
• 1969: Maclen (Music) Limited begins legal proceedings against Northern Songs
• 1968: Recording: I Will, Glass Onion
• 1967: Recording, mixing: Your Mother Should Know, Blue Jay Way
• 1966: John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Brian Epstein meet in Paris
• 1964: The Beatles live: City Park Stadium, New Orleans
• 1963: Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr holiday in Greece
• 1963: John and Cynthia Lennon holiday in Paris
• 1963: George Harrison holidays with his sister Louise in Benton, IL, USA
• 1962: The Beatles live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (evening)
• 1961: The Beatles live: Aintree Institute, Liverpool
• 1960: The Beatles live: Indra Club, Hamburg

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