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The Beatles jostled by angry Filipinos as they depart Manila 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 5 1966)


Image: John Lennon (right, dark glasses) at the Manila International Airport as The Beatles are jostled by angry Philippines before their departure for home.

(Tuesday, July 5, 1966, 4:45 p.m. PHT) — The Beatles finally took off from Manila for New Delhi this afternoon after they had found themselves not only ostracized, but threatened with physical violence from all sides as they made their way to the airport and onto a plane. Continue reading The Beatles jostled by angry Filipinos as they depart Manila 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 5 1966)