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New Band
The Quarrymen/ Silver Beatles officially change their name to the Beatles. -
Abby Road
The Beatles very first recording done at Abby Road was on this day. Here is a video of the Beatles recording at Abby Road. Abby Road -
Ed Sullivan Show
The Beatles make their first US appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show.
Ed Sullivan Show -
Beatles or Jesus?
John Lennon was quoted saying, "We're more popular than Jesus right now; I don't know which will go first- rock 'n' roll or Chritianity."
This statement caused many people to go on strike of Beatles music and burn their records. -
Last Performance
The Beatles last performance together was in San Francisco, at Candlestick Park. At the end of the performance, the band turned their backs to their 20,000 screaming fans and took one last picture to capture the moment. Here is a video of my sister and me singing Let it Be, a classic Beatles song. Let it Be -
John Lennon Killed
John Lennon is shot and killed outside of his New York apartment by Mark David Chapman. -
George Harrison Dies
George Harrison dies of cancer on this day. Here is a video of my sister and me singing Here Comes the Sun. This song was written by Harrison.
Here Comes the Sun
