Today in Beatles History: July 15

** The following events in Beatles history all took place on July 15. **

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Beatles * [J] John * [P] Paul * [G] George * [R] Ringo * [O] Other
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[J] 1958
John Lennon's mother Julia is killed instantly when she is hit by a
car driven by an off-duty policeman who is driving while
intoxicated. Julia was walking to a bus stop after visiting her
sister Mimi. John continued to live with his Aunt Mimi, while
John's two half-sisters went to live with their Aunt Harriet,
Julia's youngest sister. John, who was just starting to develop a
relationship with his mother, is devastated. The driver who hit
Julia stood trial, but he was acquitted. John, 17 years old,
begins to seek solace in alcohol and in music.

1961
The Beatles perform at Holyoake Hall, Wavertree, Liverpool.
Geographically, this venue is the closest that The Beatles come to
performing at Penny Lane.

1962
The Beatles perform at the ****rn Club at night.

[J] 1964
John and Cynthia Lennon purchase a mansion, Kenwood, at Weybridge,
Surrey, for 20,000 pounds.

1964
The Beatles' single "A Hard Day's Night" is #1 in the UK (New
Musical Express).

1968
The Beatles in the recording studio (Studio Two, EMI Studios,
London). Paul McCartney records the lead vocal that will be on the
released version of "Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da". An unreleased mono mix of
the song is made, along with two mono mixes of "Revolution" (the
single version). The Beatles also rehearse "Cry Baby Cry".

[O] 1968
Apple Corps Ltd. moves into new offices at 3 Savile Row in London.

[R] 1968
Ringo Starr forms "Startling Music, Ltd."

1969
The Beatles in the recording studio (Studios Three and Two, EMI
Studios, London). Recording overdubs for "You Never Give Me Your
Money".

[J] 1971
John and Yoko attend a book-signing promotional appearance at a
London department store for the re-publication of Yoko's book
"Grapefruit".

[J] 1974
John Lennon records "Move Over Ms. L".

[J] 1984
UK release of John Lennon/Yoko Ono single "I'm Stepping Out
[John]/Sleepless Night [Yoko]" (Polydor). Also released as a
12-inch single with an ad***ional Yoko song, "Loneliness", on the
B-side.


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