Sunday, May 2, 1965
The date of the “Help!” premiere is revealed
Last updated on January 11, 2026
Sunday, May 2, 1965
Last updated on January 11, 2026
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Article May 02, 1965 • The date of the "Help!" premiere is revealed
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1965 • For The Beatles
Plans were announced for The Beatles’ 1965 Christmas Show to be broadcast to cinemas across Britain by closed-circuit TV. Brian Epstein’s office also confirmed that the premiere of the group’s new movie would be held at the London Pavilion cinema on July 29.
Miles, Barry. The Beatles Diary Volume 1: The Beatles Years (Kindle Locations 5049-5052). Music Sales. Kindle Edition.
May 9
Quizzed about their plans for the 1965 Christmas Show, John, George and Paul angrily denied that they would be taking part in any such event. “That just leaves Ringo,” John added sarcastically. “Perhaps he and Brian Epstein could do a Christmas show together.”Miles, Barry. The Beatles Diary Volume 1: The Beatles Years (Kindle Locations 5060-5063). Music Sales. Kindle Edition.
The Beatles Diary Volume 1: The Beatles Years
With greatly expanded text, this is the most revealing and frank personal 30-year chronicle of the group ever written. Insider Barry Miles covers the Beatles story from childhood to the break-up of the group.
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