Video: 'John Lennon and Paul McCartney Press Conference Americana Hotel, New York City May 14, 1'

(Tuesday, May 14, 1968, 1:30 p.m. EDT) — John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles, on a promotional trip to the United States to launch Apple Corps, held a news conference today at the Americana Hotel at 811 Seventh Avenue in New York City. Continue reading Lennon-McCartney news conference on Apple 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 14 1968) →

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

(Saturday, May 4, 1968) — Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins, the first of three experimental albums released by John Lennon and Yoko Ono on The Beatles’ new label Apple Records, was completed early this morning during an all-night session of musical experimentation at John’s home studio at Kenwood, while his wife, Cynthia Lennon, was on holiday in Greece. Continue reading John Lennon, Yoko Ono record ‘Two Virgins’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1968) →

(Saturday, April 20, 1968) — “Lady Madonna” by The Beatles peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Lady Madonna’ by The Beatles peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968) →

Video: 'The Beatles - Across The Universe (The Beatles In India)'

(Thursday, April 11, 1968) — John Lennon and George Harrison of The Beatles abruptly departed the International Academy of Meditation, also called the Chaurasi Kutia ashram, in Rishikesh, India, today following rumors of inappropriate behavior towards his female students by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Continue reading Lennon, Harrison depart meditation retreat in India 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 11 1968) →

(Saturday, March 30, 1968) — “The Inner Light” by The Beatles, released as the B-side to “Lady Madonna,” both debuted and peaked at #96 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Inner Light’ by The Beatles peaks at #96 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 30 1968) →

Video: 'Paul McCartney & Jane Asher - (BBC News) (26.03.1968) London Airport, Heathrow'

(Tuesday, March 26, 1968) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles arrived at London Airport today, having spent five weeks studying Transcendental Meditation with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi at the Academy of Transcendental Meditation in Rishikesh, India. Continue reading Paul McCartney returns to London from India 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 26 1968) →

(Saturday, March 23, 1968) — “Lady Madonna” by The Beatles debuted at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Lady Madonna’ by The Beatles debuts at #23 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1968) →

Video: 'The Beatles - Lady Madonna'

(Friday, March 15, 1968) — The single “Lady Madonna”/“The Inner Light” by The Beatles was released today in the UK (Mar. 18, 1968, in the U.S.). Continue reading ‘Lady Madonna’/’The Inner Light’ single by The Beatles released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1968) →