Alf and Julia Lennon

Also on this day...

• 2011: Paul McCartney live: Lanxess Arena, Cologne
• 1991: George Harrison live: Yokohama Arena, Yokohama
• 1980: Recording: Drumming Is My Madness, You Can’t Fight Lightning by Ringo Starr
• 1979: Wings live: Gaumont Theatre, Southampton
• 1978: Recording, mixing: Space Tune, Cage, Getting Closer, Space Jam by Wings
• 1978: Album release: Wings Greatest by Wings
• 1972: Recording: Red Rose Speedway by Wings
• 1972: UK single release: Hi, Hi, Hi by Wings
• 1971: US single release: Happy Xmas (War Is Over) by John Lennon
• 1970: Travel: John Lennon – London to New York City
• 1969: Ringo Starr is interviewed for the BBC’s Line-Up
• 1969: The final Beatles Book monthly magazine is published
• 1964: Ringo Starr goes into hospital
• 1963: The Beatles live: De Montfort Hall, Leicester
• 1962: The Beatles live: Tower Ballroom, New Brighton, Wallasey
• 1962: The Beatles live: Memorial Hall, Northwich
• 1961: The Beatles live: Tower Ballroom, New Brighton, Wallasey
• 1961: The Beatles live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (lunchtime)

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