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John Lennon and Yoko Ono give a press conference in Toronto, Canada

17 December 1969 (42 years ago)

John Lennon and Yoko Ono had flown to Toronto, Canada the previous day for the latest episode in their ongoing campaign for peace. On this day they gave a press conference at the city's Ontario Science Center. Read more »

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John Lennon and Yoko Ono's lightning trip to Vienna

31 March 1969 (42 years ago)

The seven-day bed-in held by John Lennon and Yoko Ono at the Amsterdam Hilton ended on this day. Upon leaving the hotel, they flew to Vienna for a short trip. Read more »

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Lennon and McCartney give interviews in New York

14 May 1968 (43 years ago)

John Lennon and Paul McCartney held a press conference at what was then the Americana Hotel at 155 West 47th Street, New York City, to promote Apple Corps in the United States. Read more »

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The Beatles renounce the use of drugs

26 August 1967 (44 years ago)

The day after their arrival in Bangor, north Wales, The Beatles attended an introductory seminar given by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, after which they spoke to reporters. Read more »

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George Harrison and Ravi Shankar hold a press conference

3 August 1967 (44 years ago)

On the third day of their US trip, George Harrison, Neil Aspinall and Alexis 'Magic Alex' Mardas returned to Ravi Shankar's music school in Los Angeles. Read more »

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George and Pattie Harrison hold a press conference in India

19 September 1966 (45 years ago)

On 14 September 1966, George and Pattie Harrison had arrived in Bombay (Mumbai) in India. The purpose of their visit was for George to take sitar lessons with Ravi Shankar, and for the couple to study yoga. Read more »

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Junior press conference: Warwick Hotel, New York City

22 August 1966 (45 years ago)

Following their press conference at the Warwick Hotel, New York City, The Beatles held a second one attended by young fans. Read more »

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Press conference: Warwick Hotel, New York City

22 August 1966 (45 years ago)

The Beatles' flight from Cincinnati to New York arrived at 3.50am on this morning. They were taken to the Warwick Hotel, where during the day they gave the first of two press conferences. Read more »

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The Beatles arrive in Hong Kong

8 June 1964 (47 years ago)

More than 1,000 fans were waiting for The Beatles at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Airport when they arrived on 8 June. They were allowed to bypass customs and immigration procedures and were swiftly taken to the President Hotel in Kowloon, where they were booked to stay on the 15th floor. Read more »

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