1963 – The Beatles perform at the Plaza Ballroom in Old Hill. This booking had been arranged long before, and Brian Epstein would have preferred to cancel it, but he would not renege upon the agreement. Appearing with The Beatles is Denny and the Diplomats, led by Denny Laine, who will go on to join the Moody Blues and, eventually, Paul McCartney‘s group Wings.

1966 – The Beatles, having completed two shows at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium, Manila, Luzon, the Philipppines, the day before, make their way to the airport and their plane, they are greeted by angry mobs – the Philippine government was retaliating for the apparent snub against President Marcos’ family by refusing police protection for The Beatles. At the airport, The Beatles are harassed, hit, and kicked. The Beatles escape without injury, but Brian Epstein suffers a sprained ankle, Mal Evans is kicked in the ribs, and Alf Bicknell receives serious injuries – a fractured rib and a spinal injury. Philippine officials come up with every possible excuse to delay The Beatles’ departure. Minutes after The Beatles’ plane leaves the Philippines, President Marcos issues a statement indicating that The Beatles had not intended a slight to Mrs. Marcos or to the people of the Philippines – too late to give The Beatles any relief, but quick enough to issue a disclaimer to the rest of the world.

1968 – The Beatles in the recording studio, Studio Two, EMI’s Abbey Road Studios, London. More overdubs recorded for “Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da,” including three saxes and one set of conga drums. This version of the song, which is not the version released on “The Beatles,” is included on “The Beatles Anthology 3″ (Disc one, Track 11).

1963 – The Beatles record a performance for the BBC radio program “The Beat Show,” at Manchester’s Playhouse Theatre. They perform before a live audience during the taping, playing the songs “From Me to You,” “A Taste of Honey,” and “Twist and Shout.” Broadcast on July 4. Fearing that The Beatles could suffer from over-exposure, Brian Epstein has begun turning down radio appearances, rejecting 6 such appearances from June to August.

1965 – The Beatles fly from Madrid to Barcelona. This is the final performance of their two-week tour.

1966 – The Beatles’ fly from Tokyo to Manila, Philippines.

1967 – John and Cynthia Lennon, George and Patti Harrison, and Paul McCartney with Jane Asher attend a private party held at the Speakeasy Club in London for the American group the Monkees. Ringo was unable to attend, as was Monkee Davy Jones. The party was hosted by Vic Lewis, agent for Brian Epstein’s NEMS Enterprises, who had contracted for the Monkees to perform at the Empire Pool, Wembley, from June 30 – July 3. Also attending the party were Dusty Springfield, Klaus Voorman, Manfred Mann, the Who, Procol Harum, Lulu, Eric Clapton, the Fool, and guests of honor Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and Micky Dolenz. Vic Lewis would go on to become managing director of NEMS Enterprises after Brian Epstein’s death.

1968 – The Beatles in the recording studio, Studio Two, EMI’s Abbey Road Studios, London, recording “Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da.” Paul and Ringo tape seven rhythm track tapes, then overdubs are added onto takes four and seven.

1969 – The Beatles, without John who is in Scotland, are in the recording studio, Studio Two, EMI’s Abbey Road Studios, London, recording overdubs for “Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight.” John is still in the hospital in Scotland, recovering from injuries sustained in an auto accident on July 1.

1982 – Paul McCartney’s single “Take It Away/I’ll Give You a Ring” (Columbia 18-03018) is released in the U.S.

1962 – The Beatles record their first radio appearance, at the Playhouse Theatre, Hulme, Manchester, for the BBC radio program “Teenager’s Turn – Here We Go.” After a rehearsal, the Beatles put on suits for the first time and, along with the other artists appearing on the program, record the show in front of a teenage audience. The Beatles perform three songs, all cover versions: “Dream Baby,” “Memphis,” and “Please Mr. Postman.” Broadcast the following afternoon, March 8.

1963 – The Beatles perform at the Elizabethan Ballroom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. The Beatles headline a four-act bill of groups managed by Brian Epstein. Supporting The Beatles are Gerry & the Pacemakers, The Big Three, and Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas. Two hired buses transport all of the performers, along with 80 devoted Liverpool fans.

1964 – The Beatles take the weekend off from filming their first movie (“A Hard Day’s Night“).

1967 – The Beatles in the recording studio, Studio Two, EMI’s Abbey Road Studios, London. Additional overdubs are recorded for “Lovely Rita,” including harmony vocals, effects, and the percussive sound of a piece of toilet paper being blown through a haircomb.

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