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Paul McCartney live at Wrigley Field, Chicago

Sir Paul McCartney performed the second of two concerts at Chicago's Wrigley Field, as part of his On The Run tour.

Paul McCartney live at Wrigley Field, Chicago

Sir Paul McCartney performed the first of two concerts at Chicago's Wrigley Field.

Live: International Amphitheatre, Chicago

The Beatles began their 14-date final tour with a concert at Chicago's International Amphitheater, a venue they had previously played in September 1964.

Press conference: Astor Tower Hotel, Chicago

The day after their arrival in America for their final US tour, The Beatles held a second press conference at the Astor Tower Hotel, Chicago. Inevitably it was dominated with questions about John Lennon's comments that The Beatles' were "more popular than Jesus".

Travel: London to Chicago

The day before their final US tour began, The Beatles flew from London Airport to America.

Live: White Sox Park, Chicago

The Beatles performed two shows at the White Sox Park in Chicago, at 3pm and 8pm. The first concert was seen by 25,000, and the second drew a crowd of 37.000.

Live: International Amphitheatre, Chicago

The Beatles performed one concert at Chicago's International Amphitheatre on this day. The other acts on the bill were, in order of appearance, The Bill Black Combo, The Exciters, Clarence 'Frogman' Henry, and Jackie DeShannon.