KLUE radio, Texas, is struck by lightning
The day after it organised a public burning of The Beatles’ music and memorabilia, radio station KLUE of Longview, Texas was struck by lightning.
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KLUE radio in Texas organises a public Beatles bonfire
The controversy over John Lennon’s “more popular than Jesus” comments had been growing since late July. A public bonfire was on this day organised by the radio station KLUE …
The Beatles live: Olympia Stadium, Detroit
The second date of The Beatles’ final North American tour saw them perform two shows, at 2pm and 7pm, before a total of 28,000 fans at Detroit’s Olympia Stadium. …
The Beatles live: International Amphitheatre, Chicago
The Beatles began their 14-date final tour with two concerts at Chicago’s International Amphitheater, a venue they had previously played in September 1964.
Press conference: Astor Tower Hotel, Chicago
The day after their arrival in America for their final US tour, The Beatles held a second press conference at the Astor Tower Hotel, Chicago. Inevitably it was dominated …
Travel: London to Chicago
The day before their final US tour began, The Beatles flew from London Airport to America.
The South African Broadcasting Corporation bans The Beatles’ music
In the wake of John Lennon’s comments that The Beatles were “more popular than Jesus”, the South African Broadcasting Corporation issued a ban on The Beatles’ records.
US album release: Revolver
Revolver, The Beatles’ 11th Capitol Records long player, was issued on 8 August 1966, three days after its UK release on Parlophone.
US single release: Eleanor Rigby/Yellow Submarine
Three days after its UK release, Beatles fans in the United States were able to buy the group’s double a-side single ‘Eleanor Rigby’/‘Yellow Submarine’.
Brian Epstein holds a press conference
In an attempt to defuse the controversy surrounding John Lennon’s comments that The Beatles were “more popular than Jesus”, the group’s manager Brian Epstein held a special press conference.
Radio: The Lennon And McCartney Songbook
John Lennon and Paul McCartney gave interviews on this day for a one-hour BBC radio show titled The Lennon And McCartney Songbook.
UK album release: Revolver
On the same day The Beatles released their double a-side single ‘Eleanor Rigby’/‘Yellow Submarine’, their seventh UK LP, Revolver, was also issued.
UK single release: Eleanor Rigby/Yellow Submarine
On the same day that The Beatles’ album Revolver was issued, Parlophone released the ‘Eleanor Rigby’/‘Yellow Submarine’ single in the United Kingdom.
George and Pattie Harrison holiday in Devon
Keen to enjoy a holiday before The Beatles left England for their final US tour, George and Pattie Harrison left London for a break in Devon.
Interview: David Frost At The Phonograph
Paul McCartney took part in a radio show, David Frost At The Phonograph, in which the eponymous host interviewed a guest and played records.
Datebook republishes John Lennon’s ‘Jesus’ comments
Setting off a chain of events that would culminate in public bonfires of The Beatles’ records and a public backlash that at times made the group fearful for their …
The Beatles receive three Ivor Novello awards
The Beatles were given three prestigious Ivor Novello awards on this day in recognition of their outstanding achievements in 1965.
UK EP release: Nowhere Man
Although the Rubber Soul album had been on sale for more than six months, Parlophone on this day issued a mono EP containing four songs from it.
Travel: India to England
Following their first trip to India, The Beatles returned to England on this day.
The Beatles go sightseeing in India
The day after their arrival in India, The Beatles managed to sneak out of their New Delhi hotel, the Oberoi, and did some sightseeing.