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 …
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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.
John Lennon is best man at Alexis Mardas’ wedding
Apple’s electronics ‘guru’, Alexis ‘Magic Alex’ Mardas, married on this day in London. His best men were John Lennon and the singer-songwriter Donovan.
Paul McCartney sails to Santa Catalina Island, California
On 21 June 1968, Paul McCartney had arrived in Los Angeles with other representatives of Apple Records to promote their label to Capitol Records executives. On this day, however, …
Paul McCartney and Linda Eastman spend time together in Los Angeles
The day after they fell in love in Los Angeles, Paul McCartney and Linda Eastman spent much of the day together at the Beverly Hills Hotel, where he was …
Paul McCartney celebrates his 26th birthday at Apple
With George Harrison and Ringo Starr flying back from America, and John Lennon preparing for the première of the In His Own Write stage play, Paul McCartney spent his …
John and Yoko plant acorns for peace at Coventry Cathedral
In their first public event, John Lennon and Yoko Ono planted acorns for peace at St Michael’s Cathedral, Coventry.
George Harrison and Ringo Starr visit Joan Baez in California
The day after they arrived in California, George Harrison and Ringo Starr visited folk singer Joan Baez at her home in Carmel, California.
Paul McCartney is best man at his brother Michael’s wedding
Paul McCartney was the best man at his brother Michael’s wedding on 7 June 1968.
John and Yoko attend press launch of Apple Tailoring
Shortly after their relationship began, John Lennon and Yoko Ono appeared in public for the first time, for the lunchtime launch party and press conference for Apple Tailoring (Civil …
John Lennon and Paul McCartney return from promoting Apple in New York
John Lennon and Paul McCartney had flown to New York for a four-day promotional trip for Apple on 11 May 1968. On 16 May they returned to London. The …
John Lennon and Yoko Ono record Two Virgins
The beginning of John Lennon’s relationship with Yoko Ono was of huge significance, not just to the couple, but also to their families, The Beatles, and those who lived …
John Lennon and George Harrison leave Rishikesh
After nearly two months in Rishikesh, India, studying Transcendental Meditation with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, John Lennon and George Harrison left the camp on 12 April 1968.
Paul McCartney leaves Rishikesh
Paul McCartney, Jane Asher and Neil Aspinall left Rishikesh on this day for England, having spent more than a month studying meditation with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
Pattie Harrison celebrates her 24th birthday in India
George Harrison’s wife Pattie celebrated her 24th birthday on this day in Rishikesh, India.
George Harrison celebrates his 25th birthday in India
The Beatles spent several weeks in early 1968 in Rishikesh, India, studying Transcendental Meditation with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. During the stay, on 25 February, George Harrison celebrated his 25th …
John Lennon and George Harrison arrive in Rishikesh
John and Cynthia Lennon, and George and Pattie Harrison arrived in Delhi at 8.15am, having flown overnight from London Airport.
John Lennon and George Harrison fly to India
The Beatles’ long-planned trip to India finally got underway on this day, with John Lennon and George Harrison, plus their wives Cynthia and Pattie, and Pattie’s sister Jenny, flying …