(Saturday, August 19, 1967) — “All You Need Is Love” by The Beatles peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
It was The Beatles’ 14th of an all-time record of 20 number one hits on the chart (1964-1970).
It was also the band’s 49th appearance on the chart since Jan. 18, 1964.
Rolling Stone ranks “All You Need Is Love” 370th on its list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”