1969

John Lennon and Yoko Ono are interviewed by ITV News

On the day they returned from the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival festival, John Lennon and Yoko Ono gave an interview to a camera crew from ITV News.

The Plastic Ono Band relax in Toronto

Following their live debut at the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival festival, the Plastic Ono Band were taken to the private estate owned by wealthy Canadian businessman John David Eaton.

Plastic Ono Band live at the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival festival

John Lennon woke up regretting having agreed to perform at the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival festival that evening. Eric Clapton, however, was eager to play, and convinced Lennon that it was too late to back out.

John Lennon decides to leave The Beatles

Live music promotor John Brower telephoned the Apple office and spoke to John Lennon, inviting him and Yoko Ono to the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival festival taking place the following day.

John Lennon and Yoko Ono are interviewed for various publications

John Lennon and Yoko Ono gave a series of interviews to print reporters on this day, recordings of which still exist.

Mixing: What's The New Mary Jane

Studio Three (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: Malcolm Davies Engineer: Tony Clark With The Beatles' final recorded album, Abbey Road, complete and awaiting release, the group members largely turned to other projects.

Self-Portrait and Mr & Mrs Lennon's Honeymoon by John Lennon and Yoko Ono are premièred in London

The New Cinema Club at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London hosted the premières of two films by John Lennon and Yoko Ono on this day.

Bob Dylan visits John Lennon at Tittenhurst Park

Following his appearance at the Isle of Wight Festival the previous night, Bob Dylan visited John Lennon and Yoko Ono at Tittenhurst Park, their mansion in Ascot, Berkshire.

Lennon, Harrison and Starr watch Bob Dylan perform at the Isle of Wight Festival

John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr watched Bob Dylan and The Band perform at the Isle of Wight Festival on this evening.

John Lennon and Ringo Starr travel to the Isle of Wight to see Bob Dylan

The day before they watched Bob Dylan perform at the Isle of Wight Festival, John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Ringo Starr and Maureen Starkey travelled to the island.

George and Pattie Harrison travel to the Isle of Wight to see Bob Dylan

George Harrison and Mal Evans had travelled to Portsmouth on 26 August 1969 to meet Bob Dylan. The American singer was due to perform at the Isle of Wight Festival on 31 August, his first public performance in three years.

Apple holds a launch party for Radha Krsna Temple

Apple Records threw a party for Radha Krsna Temple, the day before the release of their debut single Hare Krishna Mantra.

Mary McCartney is born

Paul and Linda McCartney's first daughter Mary Anna McCartney was born on this day.

George Harrison meets Bob Dylan in Portsmouth

George Harrison and Mal Evans drove to Portsmouth on this day, to meet Bob Dylan.

Recording, editing: Maxwell's Silver Hammer, The End

Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineers: Geoff Emerick, Phil McDonald The final studio session for the Abbey Road album was final edits of two songs, plus some unused recordings.

The Beatles' final photo session

The Beatles united for a final photographic session on this day. It was also the last occasion in which all four members were together for band duties; thereafter their only meetings were business-related.

Mixing, editing: The End, You Never Give Me Your Money, Sun King, Mean Mr Mustard

Room 4, Studio Two (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineers: Geoff Emerick, Phil McDonald The penultimate studio session for the Abbey Road album was devoted to crossfades and edits in the long medley.

Mixing, editing: I Want You (She's So Heavy)

Studios Two and Three, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineers: Geoff Emerick, Phil McDonald Having begun work on it six months previously, The Beatles finally finished John Lennon's I Want You (She's So Heavy) on this day. It was also the final occasion on which all four members of the group were inside... Read more »

Recording, mixing: The End, Golden Slumbers, Carry That Weight, Something, Here Comes The Sun

Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineers: Geoff Emerick, Phil McDonald George Harrison's two Abbey Road songs were completed on this day, and mixing and crossfading took place on three others.

Recording, mixing: Golden Slumbers, Carry That Weight, The End

Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineers: Geoff Emerick, Phil McDonald Stereo mixing of three Abbey Road songs took place during this 2.30-10.30pm session, which also saw a final overdub for The End.