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The Beatles This Week: January 3 – January 9

The Beatles were broadcast on television for the first time in the US. Footage was shown of the band on the “Jack Paar Show.”

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The Beatles This Week: December 27 – January 2

On December 27, 1963 the London “Times” music critic, Richard Buckle, described Lennon and McCartney as “the greatest composers since Beethoven.”

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The Beatles This Week: December 20 – December 26

On December 22, 1966, The song “Strawberry Fields Forever” was finally completed.

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The Beatles This Week: December 13 – December 19

In December of 1963, “I Want To Hold Your Hand” went to the top of the British charts, staying there for 5 weeks.

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The Beatles This Week: December 6 – December 12

On December 8, 1980, John Lennon was shot dead by Mark David Chapman.

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The Beatles This Week: November 29 – December 5

“I Want To Hold Your Hand”/”This Boy” was released in Britain. It was the first single to receive advance orders of over 1 million.

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The Beatles This Week: November 22 – November 28

The boys began work on their next album, starting with the song “Strawberry Fields Forever.”

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The Beatles This Week: November 8 – November 14

On November 15, 1970 Paul instructed lawyers to begin the legal process needed to end the band.

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The Beatles This Week: November 8 – November 14

On November 9, 1971 “Imagine” was released in the US.

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The Beatles This Week: November 1 – November 7

In November of 1963, the “Daily Mirror” coined the phrase “Beatlemania” while reviewing their first performance of the “The Beatles Autumn Tour.”

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The Beatles This Week: October 25 – October 31

On October 26, 1962 “Love Me Do” officially entered the chart listings.

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The Beatles This Week: October 18 – October 24

On October 21, 1964, The Beatles played at the Odeon Cinema in Glasgow. Following the show, 9 fans were arrested after a riot involving hundreds of fans. Cars were overturned and windows were smashed.

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The Beatles This Week: October 11 – October 17

On October 17, 1962 The Beatles made their television debut on Granada TV’s “People and Places.”

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The Beatles This Week: October 4 – October 10

On October 5, 1962 “Love Me Do”/”P.S. I Love You” was released in the UK as The Beatles’ first single.

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