May 1969

US single release: Get Back

Nearly a month after its release in the United Kingdom, The Beatles' first single of 1969 was issued in the United States.

Ringo Starr, John Lennon and Paul McCartney attend a wrap party for The Magic Christian

A party to celebrate the completion of principal photography for The Magic Christian was held on this evening.

John Lennon and Yoko Ono buy Tittenhurst Park

On this day John Lennon and Yoko Ono bought their first home together, Tittenhurst Park in Ascot, Berkshire.

Recording: Something

Studio Three, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: Chris Thomas Engineer: Jeff Jarratt Although The Beatles had recorded 13 takes of George Harrison's song Something on 16 April 1969, on this day they began a remake.

Television: John Lennon and Yoko Ono are interviewed for How Late It Is

John Lennon and Yoko Ono gave an interview on this day for the seventh edition of the BBC television show How Late It Is.

Mixing: John And Yoko

Studio Three, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Engineer: Jeff Jarratt On 22 April 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono had recorded the track John And Yoko, which which became side two of their Wedding Album.

Mixing: Oh! Darling

Studio Two (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: Chris Thomas Engineer: Jeff Jarratt Stereo mixes of Oh! Darling were made on this day, in the control room of Studio Three.