Monday 8 August 1966

The South African Broadcasting Corporation bans The Beatles' music

In the wake of John Lennon's comments that The Beatles were "more popular than Jesus", the South African Broadcasting Corporation issued a ban on The Beatles' records.

US album release: Revolver

Revolver, The Beatles' 11th Capitol Records long player, was issued on this day, three days after its UK release on Parlophone.

US single release: Eleanor Rigby/Yellow Submarine

Three days after its UK release, Beatles fans in the United States were able to buy the group's double a-side single Eleanor Rigby/Yellow Submarine.