Video: 'John lennon & Yoko Ono - Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins' (3 videos)

(Friday, November 29, 1968) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his girlfriend, avant-garde artist Yoko Ono, released Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins, the couple’s first of three experimental albums, today in the UK through Track Records (Jan. 6, 1969, in the U.S.).

The album was the result of an all-night session of musical experimentation with Yoko in John’s home studio at Kenwood, while his now ex-wife, Cynthia Lennon, was on holiday in Greece.

Their debut recording is known not only for its avant-garde content, but also for its cover which features the couple naked.

Technically, the LP had been available since Nov. 1, 1968, but only by calling Apple, The Beatles’ company, in person at their London headquarters or by ordering a copy through the mail.

Video: 'John Lennon - Imagine (An Andrew Solt Documentary Film, USA 1988)' (Nov. 28, 1968, at 46:32-46:39)

(Thursday, November 28, 1968) — John Lennon of The Beatles pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis today at Marylebone Magistrates’ Court in London, one month after a police raid on his home allegedly discovered 219 grains of cannabis resin. Continue reading Lennon pleads guilty to cannabis possession 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1968) →

Video: 'Unfinished Music No. 2: Life With The Lions ' (videos 2-7 recorded Nov. 4-24, 1968)

(Sunday, November 24, 1968) — Avant-garde artist Yoko Ono, the girlfriend of John Lennon of The Beatles, was discharged today from Queen Charlotte’s Maternity Hospital in London, three days after suffering a miscarriage. Continue reading Lennon girlfriend discharged after suffering miscarriage 50 years ago #OTD #OnThisDay (Nov 24 1968) →

Video: 'The Beatles- The White album 2018 Remix' (30 videos)

(Friday, November 22, 1968) — The Beatles, the ninth studio album by the English rock band The Beatles, was released today in the UK (Nov. 25, 1968, in the U.S.). Continue reading The Beatles release ‘The White Album’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 22 1968) →

Video: 'Paul McCartney Radio Luxembourg 1968'

(Wednesday, November 20, 1968) — Paul McCartney was interviewed today at his home in London by Tony Macurthur for Radio Luxembourg, asked about The Beatles, the ninth studio album by the English rock band The Beatles, to be released Nov. 22, 1968,in the UK (Nov. 25, 1968, in the U.S.). Continue reading McCartney promotes ‘White Album’ on Radio Luxembourg 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1968) →

Video: 'No Time Or Space'

(Tuesday, November 12, 1968, 2:00-5:00 a.m. PST; during sessions for Electronic Sound) — George Harrison of The Beatles began recording his second studio solo album today, taping “No Time Or Space” at Sound Recorders Studio in Los Angeles “with the assistance of Bernie Krause,” an American synthesizer exponent and Moog salesman. Continue reading Beatle George Harrison begins recording second solo studio album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 12 1968) →

(Saturday, November 2, 1968) — “Those Were the Days” by  Mary Hopkin (produced by Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks (held out of the top spot for all three weeks by “Hey Jude” by The Beatles). Continue reading ‘Those Were the Days’ by Mary Hopkin peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 1968) →