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The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960.
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Their first hit "Love Me Do" was realeased in late 1962
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Touring internationally in June and July 1964, the Beatles staged 37 shows over 27 days
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By early 1964, the Beatles were international stars.
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In August 1964, the Beatles met Bob Dylan.
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In June 1965, Queen Elizabeth II appointed all four Beatles Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
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Their final album, Revolver, was released in August 1966 a week before the Beatles' final tour.
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In June 1967, the Beatles performed their forthcoming single, "All You Need Is Love", to an estimated 350 million viewers on Our World, the first live global television link.
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In January 1968, the Beatles filmed a cameo for the animated movie Yellow Submarine, which featured cartoon versions of the band members.
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After their break-up, Lennon, McCartney, Harrison and Starr all released solo albums in 1970