On the afternoon of 12 May 1968, John Lennon and Paul McCartney undertook an unusual business meeting: it took place aboard a Chinese junk, sailing around the Statue of Liberty.
The meeting was with Ron Kass, the record company executive who had been recently appointed the US head of Apple.
Last updated: 12 August 2009
Also on this day...
- 2020: Astrid Kirchherr dies
- 2015: Paul McCartney live: Jacob Javits Center, New York City
- 2002: Paul McCartney live: Philips Arena, Atlanta
- 2000: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Etess Arena, Atlantic City
- 1976: Wings live: Spectrum, Philadelphia
- 1973: Wings live: New Theatre, Oxford
- 1967: Recording, mixing: All Together Now
- 1966: Mixing: Doctor Robert, I’m Only Sleeping, And Your Bird Can Sing
- 1963: Television: Thank Your Lucky Stars
- 1962: The Beatles live: Star-Club, Hamburg
- 1961: The Beatles live: Top Ten Club, Hamburg
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