Controversy

John Lennon is quoted saying “We’re more popular than Jesus now”

Mar 04, 1966

The Beatles’ “butcher” photo session

Mar 25, 1966

Designing the cover of “Yesterday And Today” • From the “butcher” cover to the “trunk” cover

May 1966

“Yesterday and Today” butcher cover is being withdrawn

Jun 10, 1966

John Lennon’s “We’re more popular than Jesus” quote is published in the US

Jul 29, 1966

Brian Epstein travels to the US in anticipation of The Beatles’ tour

Aug 06, 1966

Paul McCartney says he’s taking LSD

Late June 1967