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The Beatles receive three Ivor Novello awards

The Beatles were given three prestigious Ivor Novello awards on this day in recognition of their outstanding achievements in 1965.

The Beatles go sightseeing in India

The day after their arrival in India, The Beatles managed to sneak out of their New Delhi hotel, the Oberoi, and did some sightseeing.

Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones visit Dolly's nightclub, London

Dolly's nightclub, situated at 57-58 Jermyn Street in London, was a favourite haunt of The Beatles and other 1960s luminaries. On this evening Paul McCartney and Neil Aspinall paid a visit, along with Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones' Brian Jones and Keith Richards.

The Beatles fail to win any Grammy Awards

On 13 February 1966 The Beatles were nominated in 10 of the categories for the 8th Grammy Awards. The ceremony took place in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel, New York.

The Beatles receive ten Grammy Awards nominations

The Grammy Awards Commitee in New York announced that The Beatles had been nominated for 10 awards. Six were for Yesterday, while the other four were for the Help! album.

John Lennon and Ringo Starr visit Scotch Of St James nightclub, London

John Lennon and Ringo Starr paid a visit to the Scotch Of St James nightclub on this evening.

George Harrison and Mick Jagger visit Dolly's nightclub, London

Despite their perceived rivalry in the media, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones were good friends who often socialised together. On this evening George Harrison and Mick Jagger, along with Jagger's girlfriend Chrissie Shrimpton, went to the nightclub Dolly's in London.

The Beatles attend New Year's Eve parties

Paul McCartney, Jane Asher, George Harrison and Pattie Boyd saw in 1966 at a New Year's Eve party hosted by EMI executives in London.

The Beatles go Christmas shopping in Harrods

Harrods, the luxury department store in Knightsbridge, London, opened especially for The Beatles on this evening to allow the group to do their Christmas shopping away from fans.

George Martin decides the running order for Rubber Soul

The day after the final mixes for Rubber Soul were made, producer George Martin finalised the running order for the songs.

The Beatles collect their MBEs

26 October 1965 was an important day for The Beatles: an appointment at Buckingham Palace to collect their MBEs from the Queen.

Day off in Los Angeles

This was The Beatles' third rest day in Los Angeles. They were halfway through a five-day break in their 1965 tour of North America, staying in a mansion owned by actress Zsa Zsa Gabor at 2850 Benedict Canyon, Beverly Hills.

The Beatles take LSD in Los Angeles with The Byrds and Peter Fonda

This was The Beatles' second day off during their five-day break in the 1965 North America tour. They rented a house owned by Zsa Zsa Gabor at 2850 Benedict Canyon, Beverly Hills, where they were visited by a number of people.

Day off in Los Angeles

The Beatles had arrived in Los Angeles shortly before midnight on 22 August 1965. They had five days of rest prior to their concerts in San Diego, San Francisco and the Hollywood Bowl, which concluded their North American tour.

John Lennon's Mellotron is delivered to Weybridge

While The Beatles were on tour in North America, a Mellotron was delivered to Kenwood, John Lennon's home in Weybridge, England.

Day off in New York

This day had initially been set aside as a rain check date for The Beatles' concert at Shea Stadium the previous day. Fortunately the weather remained good, allowing them a rest day in New York City.

Rehearsals for the North America tour

The Beatles spent much of this day rehearsing at the Saville Theatre in London. The theatre was run by Brian Epstein's NEMS Enterprises.

Ringo Starr buys Sunny Heights, Weybridge

Ringo Starr and his wife Maureen Starkey bought their first home on this day. Sunny Heights was a large mock Tudor house in Weybridge, Surrey, less than a mile from John Lennon's house Kenwood.

John Lennon's A Spaniard In The Works is published

John Lennon's second book, A Spaniard In The Works, was published on this day by Jonathan Cape.

Day off in Paris

Following their two performances the previous day at the Palais des Sports in Paris, The Beatles had a rest day before travelling to Lyon for their next engagement.