Apple Tailoring opens in London
The full name of Apple's second boutique store was Apple Tailoring (Civil and Theatrical). It was situated at 161 King's Road, and was run by 25-year-old Australian designer John …
Year: 1968
John and Yoko attend press launch of Apple Tailoring
Three days after their relationship began, John Lennon and Yoko Ono appeared in public for the first time, for the lunchtime launch party and press conference for Apple Tailoring …
John Lennon and Yoko Ono record Two Virgins
The beginning of John Lennon's relationship with Yoko Ono was of huge significance, not just to the couple, but also to their families, The Beatles, and those who lived …
John Lennon and Paul McCartney return from promoting Apple in New York
John Lennon and Paul McCartney had flown to New York for a four-day promotional trip for Apple on 11 May 1968. On this day they returned to London. The …
Lennon and McCartney give interviews in New York
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 …
Lennon and McCartney give interviews to US press
As part of their promotional trip to the United States to launch Apple Corps, John Lennon and Paul McCartney conducted a series of interviews for newspaper reporters.
Lennon and McCartney meet Ron Kass of Apple US
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 …
Lennon and McCartney promote Apple in New York
In order to launch and promote Apple Corps in the United States, John Lennon and Paul McCartney flew to New York for a four-day trip. It was the first …
Mary Hopkin appears on Opportunity Knocks
The singer Mary Hopkin's appearance on television talent show Opportunity Knocks was broadcast on this day. Her performance led to a contract with The Beatles' Apple Records, and the …
Apple Corps advertises for new talent
Apple Music, the company set up by The Beatles to handle the musical side of their business interests, released an advertisement on this day requesting tapes from aspiring musicians.
John Lennon and George Harrison leave Rishikesh
After nearly two months in Rishikesh, India, studying Transcendental Meditation with
Paul McCartney leaves Rishikesh
Paul McCartney, Jane Asher and Neil Aspinall left Rishikesh on this day for England, having spent more than a month studying meditation with
US single release: Lady Madonna
Three days after its UK release, The Beatles' Lady Madonna single was issued in the US.
Pattie Harrison celebrates her 24th birthday in India
George Harrison's wife Pattie celebrated her 24th birthday on this day in Rishikesh, India.
UK single release: Lady Madonna
Recorded before their trip to India, but released in their absence to sustain public interest in the group, The Beatles' 17th Parlophone single was released in the UK on …
Ringo Starr arrives back in England
Following the long drive from Rishikesh to Delhi, and the 20-hour flight from there to London Airport, Ringo Starr and his wife Maureen arrived back in London.
Ringo Starr leaves India
Less than two weeks after their arrival, Ringo Starr and his wife Maureen left Rishikesh to return to England.
Live: Yoko Ono and Ornette Coleman, Royal Albert Hall, London
During The Beatles' stay in India with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Yoko Ono kept in contact by letter with John Lennon. On this leap day, 29 February, she appeared onstage …
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr arrive in Rishikesh, India
The arrival of Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr in Delhi was quite different from the journey taken by John Lennon and George Harrison a few days earlier.
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr fly to India
Paul McCartney, his partner Jane Asher, plus Ringo Starr and his wife Maureen, flew from London Airport on this day. They were bound for Delhi, India, where John Lennon …