The Beatles meet at Ringo Starr’s house
In an attempt to sort out the problems within The Beatles following George Harrison’s sudden departure two days earlier, all four met at Brookfields, Ringo Starr’s 16th Century mansion …
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Get Back/Let It Be sessions: day seven – George Harrison quits The Beatles
Just as Ringo Starr had temporarily quit The Beatles in August 1968, George Harrison walked out on this day, unable to tolerate any longer the tensions within the group.
John Lennon appears in The Rolling Stones’ Rock And Roll Circus
On this day John Lennon and Yoko Ono were among guests performing on The Rolling Stones’ television spectacular, Rock And Roll Circus.
UK album release: Two Virgins by John Lennon and Yoko Ono
Just over two weeks after its US release, Unfinished Music No 1: Two Virgins by John Lennon and Yoko Ono was issued in the United Kingdom.
John Lennon pleads guilty to cannabis possession
Following his arrest the previous month for possession of cannabis, John Lennon appeared at Marylebone Magistrates’ Court, London.
Yoko Ono suffers a miscarriage
On this day Yoko Ono suffered a miscarriage of the baby she was expecting with John Lennon. It had been due to be born in February.
US album release: Two Virgins by John Lennon and Yoko Ono
Unfinished Music No 1: Two Virgins by John Lennon and Yoko Ono was released in the US as Apple T 5001 on this day.
John and Cynthia Lennon are divorced
Cynthia Lennon was granted a decree nisi in the London Divorce Court on this day, marking the formal end of her marriage to John Lennon.
Yoko Ono is admitted to hospital
Yoko Ono was admitted to Queen Charlotte’s Hospital in London on this day, suffering from stress.
John Lennon and Yoko Ono announce pregnancy
John Lennon and Yoko Ono announced on this day that they were expecting a baby.
John and Yoko appear in court on drugs charges
Following their arrest for possession of drugs the previous day, John Lennon and Yoko Ono appeared at Marylebone Magistrates’ Court, London, for a hearing of the charges against them.
John Lennon and Yoko Ono are arrested for drugs possession
In the morning of 18 October 1968, John Lennon and Yoko Ono were arrested by the Drugs Squad.
Television: Paul McCartney and Mary Hopkin filmed for Magpie
Prior to The Beatles’ 7pm recording session, Paul McCartney was filmed with Mary Hopkin for a children’s television show.
Ringo Starr rejoins The Beatles
Having walked out of The Beatles on 22 August 1968, Ringo Starr rejoined the group on this day.
Ringo Starr quits The Beatles
Tensions had been building within The Beatles for some time during the recording of the White Album. On this day matters came to a head, and Ringo Starr left …
Cynthia Lennon sues John for divorce
On this day John Lennon’s estranged wife Cynthia countersued for divorce, citing his adultery with Yoko Ono.
Paul McCartney is interviewed for New Musical Express
On 10 August 1968 Paul McCartney gave an interview to Alan Smith of the New Musical Express, in which he candidly admitted: “The truth about me is that I’m …
Recording: While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Ken Scott Although George Harrison had written a number of songs prior to and during The Beatles’ 1968 trip …
Jane Asher announces her split from Paul McCartney
In an appearance on the BBC Television show Dee Time, Jane Asher announced to the host, Simon Dee, that her engagement to Paul McCartney was over.
John Lennon introduces his aunt Mimi to Yoko Ono
The Beatles had this weekend free during the recording of the White Album, so John Lennon took the opportunity to visit his aunt Mimi in Poole, Dorset.