The notorious Sgt Norman Pilcher of the Drugs Squad chose the day of Paul McCartney's wedding to Linda Eastman to launch a raid on the home of George and Pattie Harrison.
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Paul McCartney marries Linda Eastman
Paul McCartney married Linda Eastman at Marylebone Register Office on 12 March 1969.
Allen Klein is appointed The Beatles' manager
The Beatles, Allen Klein and John Eastman held a meeting at the Apple HQ, 3 Savile Row, London, in which Klein was formally appointed The Beatles' business manager.
Allen Klein discusses The Beatles' purchase of NEMS
On Saturday 1 February 1969, at Apple's headquarters at 3 Savile Row, London, a meeting was held in which Allen Klein outlined his assessment of The Beatles' finances.
Allen Klein meets The Beatles
One of the most contentious figures in The Beatles' story, Allen Klein became their manager during their final months as a group, at the behest of John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.
George Harrison rejoins The Beatles
All four Beatles met on this day to discuss their future, following George Harrison's sudden departure on 10 January.
The Beatles meet at Ringo Starr's house
In an attempt to sort out the problems within The Beatles following George Harrison's sudden departure two days earlier, all four met at Brookfield House, Ringo Starr's Tudor mansion in Elstead, Surrey.
Get Back/Let It Be sessions: day seven - George Harrison quits The Beatles
Just as Ringo Starr had temporarily quit The Beatles in August 1968, George Harrison walked out on this day, unable to tolerate any longer the tensions within the group.
John Lennon pleads guilty to cannabis possession
Following his arrest the previous month for possession of cannabis, John Lennon appeared at Marylebone Magistrates' Court, London.
Yoko Ono suffers a miscarriage
On this day Yoko Ono suffered a miscarriage of the baby she was expecting with John Lennon. It had been due to be born in February.
John and Cynthia Lennon are divorced
Cynthia Lennon was granted a decree nisi in the London Divorce Court on this day, marking the formal end of her marriage to John Lennon.
Yoko Ono is admitted to hospital
Yoko Ono was admitted to Queen Charlotte's Hospital in London on this day, suffering from stress.
John Lennon and Yoko Ono announce pregnancy
John Lennon and Yoko Ono announced on this day that they were expecting a baby.
John and Yoko appear in court on drugs charges
Following their arrest for possession of drugs the previous day, John Lennon and Yoko Ono appeared at Marylebone Magistrates' Court, London, for a hearing of the charges against them.
John Lennon and Yoko Ono are arrested for drugs possession
In the morning of 18 October 1968 John Lennon and Yoko Ono were arrested by the Drugs Squad.
Ringo Starr rejoins The Beatles
Having walked out of The Beatles on 22 August 1968, Ringo Starr rejoined the group on this day.
Ringo Starr quits The Beatles
Tensions had been building within The Beatles for some time during the recording of the White Album. On this day matters came to a head, and Ringo Starr left the group.
Cynthia Lennon sues John for divorce
On this day John Lennon's estranged wife Cynthia countersued for divorce, citing his adultery with Yoko Ono.
Jane Asher announces her split from Paul McCartney
In an appearance on the BBC Television show Dee Time, Jane Asher told host Simon Dee that her engagement to Paul McCartney had been called off.
John Lennon introduces his aunt Mimi to Yoko Ono
The Beatles had this weekend free during the recording of the White Album, so John Lennon took the opportunity to visit his aunt Mimi in Poole, Dorset.
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