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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Paul McCartney leaves Rishikesh
Paul McCartney, Jane Asher and Neil Aspinall left Rishikesh on this day for England, having spent more than a month