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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.

John Lennon and Yoko Ono appear onstage in a white bag

As part of the Underground Christmas Party, a happening taking place at the Royal Albert Hall in London, John Lennon and Yoko Ono appeared onstage inside a large white bag.

John Lennon and Yoko Ono are interviewed for Dutch television

John Lennon and Yoko Ono gave a lengthy interview on this day to the Dutch television show Rood Wit Blauw (Red White Blue).

John Lennon and Yoko Ono are interviewed for BBC radio's Night Ride

Early in the morning of 12 December 1968, following their performances in The Rolling Stones' Rock And Roll Circus, John Lennon and Yoko Ono gave an interview to the BBC radio show Night Ride. The show was presented by John Peel, and went out live from the BBC's Broadcasting House in central London from 12.05-2am... Read more »

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.

UK album release: Two Virgins by John Lennon and Yoko Ono

Just over two weeks after its US release, Unfinished Music No 1: Two Virgins by John Lennon and Yoko Ono was issued in the United Kingdom.

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.

US album release: Two Virgins by John Lennon and Yoko Ono

Unfinished Music No 1: Two Virgins by John Lennon and Yoko Ono was released in the US as Apple T 5001 on this day.

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.

John Lennon writes A Short Essay On Macrobiotics

John Lennon drew a cartoon strip titled A Short Essay On Macrobiotics on this day.

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.

Filming: Hey Jude, Revolution

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

Television: John Lennon and Yoko Ono on Frost On Saturday

John Lennon and Yoko Ono made an appearance on the fourth edition of Frost On Saturday, presented by David Frost, on this evening.

Cynthia Lennon sues John for divorce

On this day John Lennon's estranged wife Cynthia countersued for divorce, citing his adultery with Yoko Ono.

John Lennon and Yoko Ono attend an Ossie Clark fashion show

The London nighclub Revolution held a series of fashion shows during the 1960s. On this occasion one of them was attended by John Lennon and Yoko Ono.

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.