(Saturday, March 13, 1965, 11:00 a.m. GMT) — Two days after returning to the UK from the Bahamas, The Beatles boarded a flight from London Airport to Salzburg, Austria, today to continue filming their second feature film Help!
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John Lennon opens up on Beatles reunion, solo career in BBC interview 50 years ago today (Mar 11 1975)
(Tuesday, March 11, 1975) — John Lennon sat down for a candid interview with Bob Harris today at The Dakota in New York City for the Apr. 14, 1975, edition of the BBC’s Old Grey Whistle Test, discussing his solo career, life in America, and the possibility of a Beatles reunion. Continue reading John Lennon opens up on Beatles reunion, solo career in BBC interview 50 years ago today (Mar 11 1975)
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The Beatles arrive in London from the Bahamas 60 years ago this hour (Mar 11 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles return from the Bahamas with Eleanor Bron'
(Thursday, March 11, 1965, 7:05 a.m. GMT) — Following a fortnight of filming for their second feature film Help! on New Providence Island, Bahamas, The Beatles arrived at London Airport early this morning.
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Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of four tracks for ‘Venus and Mars’ studio album in Los Angeles 50 years ago today this hour (Mar 10 1975)
Video: 'Paul McCartney Love In Song Early Take 1, Nov 1974'
(Monday, March 10, 1975, 8:00-11:00 p.m. PDT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings completed recording four tracks, including “Love in Song,” “Listen to What the Man Said,” “Crossroads,” and “You Gave Me the Answer” for the group’s next studio album Venus and Mars tonight at Sunset Sound Recorders, Studio 1, 6650 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of four tracks for ‘Venus and Mars’ studio album in Los Angeles 50 years ago today this hour (Mar 10 1975)
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‘The Odd Couple’ opens on Broadway 60 years ago this hour (Mar 10 1965)
(Wednesday, March 10, 1965, 7:30 p.m. EST) — Neil Simon’s play The Odd Couple, starring Walter Matthau and Art Carney, opened tonight on Broadway at the Plymouth Theatre. Continue reading ‘The Odd Couple’ opens on Broadway 60 years ago this hour (Mar 10 1965)
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Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘Call Me Back Again’ in Los Angeles 50 years ago today (Mar 10 1975)
Video: 'Paul McCartney Call Me Back Again Early Take, Jan Feb 1975'
(Monday, March 10, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings completed recording “Call Me Back Again” for the group’s next studio album Venus and Mars today at Wally Heider Recording, Studio 3 in Los Angeles. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘Call Me Back Again’ in Los Angeles 50 years ago today (Mar 10 1975)
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John Lennon releases ‘Stand by Me’/’Move Over Ms. L’ single 50 years ago today (Mar 10 1975)
Video: 'Stand By Me (Remastered 2010)'
(Monday, March 10, 1975) — The single “Stand by Me“/”Move Over Ms. L” by ex-Beatle John Lennon was released today in the U.S. (Apr. 18, 1975, in the UK), the A-side pulled from his new album Rock ‘n’ Roll. Continue reading John Lennon releases ‘Stand by Me’/’Move Over Ms. L’ single 50 years ago today (Mar 10 1975)
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White minister supporting civil rights fatally beaten by whites in Selma 60 years ago this hour (Mar 9 1965)
Video: 'The 1965 murder of James Reeb'
(Tuesday, March 9, 1965; approximately 7:30 p.m. CST; during the African-American Civil Rights Movement (1954–68)) — The Rev. James Reeb, a white minister from Boston who’d gone to Selma, Alabama, to show support for civil rights marchers, was fatally attacked today by a group of white men and struck on the head (Reeb died two days later on March 11, 1965, at age 38). Continue reading White minister supporting civil rights fatally beaten by whites in Selma 60 years ago this hour (Mar 9 1965)
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‘Can’t Fight This Feeling’ by REO Speedwagon peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 9 1985)
(Saturday, March 9, 1985) — “Can’t Fight This Feeling” by REO Speedwagon peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Mar. 9/16/23, 1985). Continue reading ‘Can’t Fight This Feeling’ by REO Speedwagon peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 9 1985)
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‘Smalltown Boy’ by Bronski Beat peaks at #48 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 9 1985)
(Saturday, March 9, 1985) — “Smalltown Boy” by Bronski Beat peaked at #48 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Smalltown Boy’ by Bronski Beat peaks at #48 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 9 1985)
