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UK première of Let It Be

The Beatles' final film Let It Be had its British première on this day, with simultaneous screenings in the north and south of England. None of the group attended either.

Filming: Sentimental Journey by Ringo Starr

A promotional clip for the title track of Ringo Starr's debut solo album Sentimental Journey was made on this day.

New York première of The Magic Christian

Ringo Starr's second film, The Magic Christian, had its New York première on this evening.

Ringo Starr attends the US première of The Magic Christian in Los Angeles

The Magic Christian, starring Ringo Starr and Peter Sellers, had its US première in Los Angeles on this day.

World première of The Magic Christian in London

Ringo Starr's second film, The Magic Christian, had its world première on this evening at the Odeon Theatre in Kensington, London.

John Lennon and Yoko Ono make Apotheosis 2

John Lennon and Yoko Ono had made a film titled Apotheosis in September 1969. Three months later they made a sequel.

Paul and Linda McCartney attend the UK première of Midnight Cowboy

Paul and Linda McCartney made their final public appearance for several months on this evening, by attending the UK première of the film Midnight Cowboy.

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.

John Lennon appears in The Rolling Stones' Rock And Roll Circus

On this day John Lennon and Yoko Ono were among guests performing on The Rolling Stones' television spectacular, Rock And Roll Circus.

John Lennon rehearses for The Rolling Stones' Rock And Roll Circus

The Rolling Stones, always keen to keep up with The Beatles, wanted a television special to rival Magical Mystery Tour. Rock And Roll Circus was their version, intended to mix music with performers hired from Sir Robert Fossett's Circus.

Television: Paul McCartney and Mary Hopkin filmed for Magpie

Prior to The Beatles' 7pm recording session, Paul McCartney was filmed with Mary Hopkin for a children's television show.

Filming: Hey Jude, Revolution

On this day The Beatles filmed promotional films for Hey Jude and Revolution at Twickenham Film Studios.

World première of Yellow Submarine

The world première of The Beatles' animated feature film, Yellow Submarine, took place on this evening at the London Pavilion on Piccadilly Circus.

The Beatles attend a press screening of Yellow Submarine

Nine days prior to its world première, three of The Beatles attended a press screening of Yellow Submarine at the 102-seat Bowater House Cinema in Knightsbridge, London.

Paul McCartney and Mary Hopkin are filmed for Apple Records

At EMI Studios on this day, Paul McCartney was filmed with Apple Records' new signing Mary Hopkin, as part of a promotional film for the label.

George Harrison films a second scene for Ravi Shankar's Raga

This was the second day in which George Harrison filmed a scene for Ravi Shankar's feature film Raga.

George Harrison films a scene for Ravi Shankar's Raga

George Harrison, accompanied by his wife Pattie, plus Ringo Starr, Maureen Starkey and Mal Evans, had travelled to California on 7 June 1968. The purpose of the visit was the filming of scenes for Ravi Shankar's feature film Raga.

The Beatles film their Yellow Submarine appearance

All four Beatles were at Twickenham Film Studios on this day to record an on-screen appearance for the end of the Yellow Submarine film.

Filming: Hello, Goodbye

The Beatles filmed promotional footage for their forthcoming single Hello, Goodbye at London's Saville Theatre on this day.

Filming: Magical Mystery Tour

The filming of the Magical Mystery Tour television special was completed on this day, with sequences for George Harrison's song Blue Jay Way shot at Sunny Heights, Ringo Starr's house in Weybridge.