The Beatles return to London, slam treatment while in Manila 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 8 1966)


Image: 'The Beatles in the Philippines Live in Manila Concert 1966'

(Friday, July 8, 1966, 6:00 a.m. BST) — After a few days of rest on their first trip to India, The Beatles arrived this morning at London Airport, eager to complain about the abusive treatment they had received in Manila earlier in the week, with John Lennon declaring: “We’ll just never go to any nuthouses again.”


Image: 'The Beatles return from the Philippines'