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1966 highlights

January

Paul Peeps Into 1966! (interview)
Jan 01, 1966
Pop think-in - Paul McCartney (interview)
Jan 01, 1966
The Beatles' Third Film for United Artists: What Happened in 1966?
1966
Paul McCartney creates experimental home movies
1966
Recording overdubs for "The Beatles At Shea Stadium" TV special
Jan 05, 1966
Woman / Wrong From The Start
By Peter and Gordon
Jan 10, 1966 • Released in the US
Paul McCartney attends George Harrison's wedding with Pattie Boyd
Jan 21, 1966
Paul McCartney attends the opening celebration of the Indica book store
Jan 28, 1966
Paul and Jane attend the premiere of "How's The World Treating You?"
Jan 31, 1966

February

Beatles Talk - February 1966 (interview)
February 1966
Northern Songs take control of two American music companies
February 1966
Paul McCartney meets Stevie Wonder
Feb 03, 1966
Woman / Wrong From The Start
By Peter and Gordon
Feb 11, 1966 • Released in the UK
The Beatles receive 10 Grammy Awards nominations
Feb 13, 1966
Blind Date - Paul McCartney (interview)
Feb 19, 1966
Nowhere Man / What Goes On
By The Beatles
Feb 21, 1966 • Released in the US
Paul McCartney attends a lecture by Luciano Berio
February 23 or 24, 1966

March

The Beatles At Shea Stadium (film)
1966 • For The Beatles
Release date: Mar 01, 1966
"The Beatles At Shea Stadium" is premiered on BBC 1
Mar 01, 1966
Paul McCartney runs a competition for a film script
March 1966
The Beatles consider recording their new album at Stax Records, Memphis
Spring 1966
Brian Epstein announces The Beatles' 1966 tours
Mar 02, 1966
Paul McCartney and Jane Asher on holiday in Switzerland
March 3 - March 20, 1966
Photo shoot with French photographer Jean-Marie Périer
March 3, 1966 ?
Yesterday
By The Beatles
Mar 04, 1966 • Released in the UK
John Lennon is quoted saying "We're more popular than Jesus now"
Mar 04, 1966
Paperback Writer (Version 3 - Black & White) (film)
1966 • For The Beatles
Release date: Mar 06, 1966
Paul McCartney on the importance of being a Beatle (interview)
Mar 15, 1966
No Grammy Award for The Beatles despite 10 nominations
Mar 15, 1966
Beatles Paul and John, the bards of pop (interview)
Mar 21, 1966
The Beatles attend the world premiere of "Alfie"
Mar 24, 1966
Interview with Radio Caroline (interview)
Mar 25, 1966
Paul all alone: running hard to catch up with the music (interview)
Mar 25, 1966
The Beatles' "butcher" photo session
Mar 25, 1966
Paul McCartney watches his horse Drake's Drum at Aintree
Mar 26, 1966

April

Inner Beatle Secrets: From Paul (interview)
April 1966
Beatles Talk - April 1966 (interview)
April 1966
Paul McCartney visits Paris to buy Magritte paintings
April 1966 ?
John Lennon and Paul McCartney visit Indica Books & Gallery
Apr 01, 1966
John Lennon and Paul McCartney sell shares in Lenmac Enterprises
April 1966
John Lennon and Paul McCartney win five BMI Awards each
April 1966
Recording "Revolver"
April 6 - June 22, 1966
Recording "Tomorrow Never Knows"
Apr 06, 1966
Recording "Tomorrow Never Knows", "Got To Get You Into My Life"
Apr 07, 1966
Recording "Got To Get You Into My Life"
Apr 08, 1966
Recording "Got To Get You Into My Life", "Love You To"
Apr 11, 1966
Recording "Love You To", "Paperback Writer"
Apr 13, 1966
Recording "Paperback Writer", "Rain"
Apr 14, 1966
Recording "Rain"
Apr 16, 1966
Recording "Doctor Robert"
Apr 17, 1966
Recording "Doctor Robert"
Apr 19, 1966
Recording "And Your Bird Can Sing", "Taxman"
Apr 20, 1966
Recording "Taxman"
Apr 21, 1966
Recording "Taxman", "Tomorrow Never Knows"
Apr 22, 1966
Mixing "Got to Get You Into My Life"
Apr 25, 1966
Recording "And Your Bird Can Sing"
Apr 26, 1966
Recording "I'm Only Sleeping" and mixing "And Your Bird Can Sing", "Taxman"...
Apr 27, 1966
Recording "Eleanor Rigby"
Apr 28, 1966
Recording "Eleanor Rigby", "I'm Only Sleeping"
Apr 29, 1966
Robert Whitaker shoots the "trunk cover" of "Yesterday And Today"
April 29, 1966 ?

May

NME Annual Poll-Winners' All-Star Concert
May 01, 1966
John Lennon and Paul McCartney speak up! (interview)
May 1966
Designing the cover of "Yesterday And Today" • From the "butcher" cover to the "trunk" cover
May 1966
Interview for BBC Radio's Pop Profile (interview)
May 02, 1966
Paul McCartney meets Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones at Dolly's
May 02, 1966
Recording "I'm Only Sleeping"
May 05, 1966
Recording and mixing "I'm Only Sleeping"
May 06, 1966
Recording "For No One"
May 09, 1966
Mixing "Doctor Robert", "I'm Only Sleeping", "And Your Bird Can Sing"
May 12, 1966
Recording and mixing "Taxman", recording "For No One", mixing "Love You To"
May 16, 1966
Recording and mixing "Got to Get You Into My Life"
May 18, 1966
Recording "For No One"
May 19, 1966
Paperback Writer (Version 1 - Colour) (film)
1966 • For The Beatles
Filming date: May 19, 1966
Rain (Version 1 - Colour) (film)
1966 • For The Beatles
Filming date: May 19, 1966
Rain (Version 2 - Black & White) (film)
1966 • For The Beatles
Filming date: May 19, 1966
Paperback Writer (Version 3 - Black & White) (film)
1966 • For The Beatles
Filming date: May 19, 1966
Paperback Writer (Version 2 - Black & White) (film)
1966 • For The Beatles
Filming date: May 19, 1966
Paul McCartney and John Lennon listen to the Beach Boys' "Pet Sounds"
May 19, 1966
Mixing "And Your Bird Can Sing", "Doctor Robert", "I'm Only Sleeping"
May 20, 1966
Rain (Version 3 - Colour) (film)
1966 • For The Beatles
Filming date: May 20, 1966
Paperback Writer (Version 4 - Colour) (film)
1966 • For The Beatles
Filming date: May 20, 1966
Recording "Yellow Submarine"
May 26, 1966
The Beatles attend Bob Dylan's concert in London
May 27, 1966
The Beatles meet Bob Dylan
May 28, 1966
Paperback Writer / Rain (US)
By The Beatles
May 30, 1966 • Released in the US

June

Recording "Yellow Submarine"
Jun 01, 1966
Beatles Talk - June 1966 (interview)
June 1966
Paul McCartney moves to Cavendish Avenue, London
June 1966
George Harrison and Paul McCartney meet Ravi Shankar
June 1966
Designing the "Revolver" cover
June - July 1966 ?
Recording "I Want To Tell You", mixing "Yellow Submarine"
Jun 02, 1966
Rain (Version 2 - Black & White) (film)
1966 • For The Beatles
Release date: Jun 03, 1966
Recording and mixing "I Want To Tell You", mixing "Yellow Submarine"
Jun 03, 1966
Interview for Saturday Club (interview)
Jun 04, 1966
Disc And Music Echo Presents "Sounds Of The Stars"
By Various Artists
Jun 04, 1966 • Released in the UK
"Paperback Writer" and "Rain" broadcast on UK television
June 1966
Rain (Version 1 - Colour) (film)
1966 • For The Beatles
Release date: Jun 05, 1966
Paperback Writer (Version 1 - Colour) (film)
1966 • For The Beatles
Release date: Jun 05, 1966
"Paperback Writer" and "Rain" broadcast on The Ed Sullivan Show
Jun 05, 1966
Mixing "And Your Bird Can Sing", "For No One", "I'm Only Sleeping", "Tomorrow..."
Jun 06, 1966
Recording "Good Day Sunshine", editing "And Your Bird Can Sing"
Jun 08, 1966
Rain (Version 3 - Colour) (film)
1966 • For The Beatles
Release date: Jun 09, 1966
Paperback Writer (Version 4 - Colour) (film)
1966 • For The Beatles
Release date: Jun 09, 1966
Recording and mixing "Good Day Sunshine"
Jun 09, 1966
Paperback Writer / Rain (UK)
By The Beatles
Jun 10, 1966 • Released in the UK
"Yesterday and Today" butcher cover is being withdrawn
Jun 10, 1966
PAUL in his own write — exclusive interview (interview)
Jun 11, 1966
The Beatles meet The Mamas & The Papas
Jun 12, 1966
Recording "Here, There And Everywhere"
Jun 14, 1966
Yesterday and Today (Butcher cover - Mono)
By The Beatles
Jun 15, 1966 • Released in the US
Yesterday and Today (Butcher cover - Stereo)
By The Beatles
Jun 15, 1966 • Released in the US
Recording "Here, There And Everywhere"
Jun 16, 1966
Top Of The Pops
Jun 16, 1966
Ringo played cards as others sang "Paperback" (interview)
Jun 17, 1966
Recording and mixing "Here, There And Everywhere", "Got To Get You Into My Life"
Jun 17, 1966
Paul McCartney buys High Park Farm in Kintyre, Scotland
Jun 17, 1966
Paul lashes at 'sniping' Beatle-fans (interview)
Jun 18, 1966
Paul - on the new Beatles LP (interview)
Jun 18, 1966
Paul and Jane watch "Midsummer Night's Dream"
Jun 18, 1966
Paul McCartney discusses the Vietnam War with Bertrand Russell
June 18 and June 20, 1966
Yesterday and Today (Stereo)
By The Beatles
Jun 20, 1966 • Released in the US
Mixing "Got To Get You Into My Life"
Jun 20, 1966
Yesterday and Today (Mono)
By The Beatles
Jun 20, 1966 • Released in the US
The Beatles - Candid comments about press conferences and magazines (interview)
Jun 21, 1966
Recording "She Said She Said", mixing session for "Revolver"
Jun 21, 1966
Mixing session for "Revolver"
Jun 22, 1966
The Beatles attend the opening night at Sibylla's nightclub
Jun 22, 1966
Press conference in Munich (interview)
Jun 23, 1966
The Beatles travel from London to Munich
Jun 23, 1966
Germany • Munich • 9pm show
Jun 24, 1966
Germany • Munich • 5:15pm show
Jun 24, 1966
My Broken Tooth - by Paul McCartney (interview)
Jun 24, 1966
Press conference in Essen (interview)
Jun 25, 1966
Germany • Essen • 9pm show
Jun 25, 1966
Germany • Essen • 5pm show
Jun 25, 1966
Paperback Writer (Version 2 - Black & White) (film)
1966 • For The Beatles
Release date: Jun 25, 1966
Radio interview for WDR (interview)
Jun 25, 1966
The Beatles travel from Munich to Essen
Jun 25, 1966
Germany • Hamburg • 7pm show
Jun 26, 1966
Germany • Hamburg • 3pm show
Jun 26, 1966
Press conference in Hamburg (interview)
Jun 26, 1966
The Beatles travel from Essen to Hamburg
Jun 26, 1966
The Beatles travel from Hamburg to Tokyo, with a stop in Anchorage
June 27-29, 1966
Press conference in Tokyo (interview)
Jun 29, 1966
Interview at the Hilton Hotel, Tokyo (interview)
Jun 29, 1966
Japan • Tokyo
Jun 30, 1966
The Beatles create an abstract collaborating painting during their stay in Tokyo
June 30 - July 2, 1966

July

Japan • Tokyo • 2pm show
Jul 01, 1966
Interview for Flip Teen Magazine (interview)
July 1966
Japan • Tokyo • 6:30pm show
Jul 01, 1966
Japan • Tokyo • 6:30pm show
Jul 02, 1966
Japan • Tokyo • 2pm show
Jul 02, 1966
Press conference in Manilla (interview)
Jul 03, 1966
The Beatles travel from Japan to the Philippines
Jul 03, 1966
Philippines • Manila • 8:30pm show
Jul 04, 1966
Philippines • Manila • 4pm show
Jul 04, 1966
Interview for the Manila Times (interview)
Jul 05, 1966
The Beatles travel from the Philippines to India
Jul 05, 1966
The Beatles visit India for the first time
July 06-07, 1966
Nowhere Man
By The Beatles
Jul 08, 1966 • Released in the UK
Interview for Reuters (interview)
Jul 08, 1966
Interview with ITN (interview)
Jul 08, 1966
Press conference at London airport (interview)
Jul 08, 1966
The name and tracklist of the new Beatles LP are announced
Jul 08, 1966
The Beatles travel from India to London
Jul 08, 1966
The Beatles win three Ivor Novello awards
Jul 12, 1966
Recording "Got To Get You Into My Life"
July 14-15, 1966
Paul McCartney sees the movie "The War Game"
Jul 23, 1966
Paul McCartney's shocking dreams! (interview)
Jul 29, 1966
John Lennon's "We're more popular than Jesus" quote is published in the US
Jul 29, 1966

August

Interview for Music Life (interview)
August 1966
Beatles Talk - August 1966 (interview)
August 1966
The Beatles - in love and in trouble! (interview)
Aug 04, 1966
Revolver (UK Stereo)
By The Beatles
Aug 05, 1966 • Released in the UK
Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby (UK)
By The Beatles
Aug 05, 1966 • Released in the UK
Revolver (UK Mono)
By The Beatles
Aug 05, 1966 • Released in the UK
Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby (US)
By The Beatles
Aug 05, 1966 • Released in the US
Got To Get You Into My Life / Baby Each Day
By Cliff Bennett And The Rebel Rousers
Aug 05, 1966 • Released in the UK
Revolver (UK Mono - first pressing)
By The Beatles
Aug 05, 1966 • Released in the UK
Interview with David Frost (interview)
Aug 06, 1966
Brian Epstein travels to the US in anticipation of The Beatles' tour
Aug 06, 1966
Revolver (US Stereo)
By The Beatles
Aug 08, 1966 • Released in the US
Revolver (US Mono)
By The Beatles
Aug 08, 1966 • Released in the US
Interview with ITN (interview)
Aug 10, 1966
Press conference in Chicago #1 (interview)
Aug 11, 1966
Interview with BBC (interview)
Aug 11, 1966
The Beatles travel from London to Chicago
Aug 11, 1966
Radio interview in Chicago (interview)
Aug 12, 1966
Press conference in Chicago #2 (interview)
Aug 12, 1966
USA • Chicago • 7:30pm show
Aug 12, 1966
USA • Chicago • 3pm show
Aug 12, 1966
Radio interview for WCFL (interview)
Aug 12, 1966
Four Smiling, Tired Guys Talk About Their Music (interview)
Aug 13, 1966
USA • Detroit • 2pm show
Aug 13, 1966
USA • Detroit • 7pm show
Aug 13, 1966
Interview with radio station WKNR (interview)
Aug 13, 1966
Radio interview for KYM (interview)
Aug 14, 1966
Press conference in Cleveland (interview)
Aug 14, 1966
USA • Cleveland
Aug 14, 1966
Press conference in Washington (interview)
Aug 15, 1966
USA • Washington
Aug 15, 1966
Radio interview in Philadelphia (interview)
Aug 16, 1966
USA • Philadelphia
Aug 16, 1966
Radio interview for WCFL (interview)
Aug 17, 1966
Press conference in Toronto (interview)
Aug 17, 1966
Canada • Toronto • 8pm show
Aug 17, 1966
Canada • Toronto • 4pm show
Aug 17, 1966
Radio interview in Boston (interview)
Aug 18, 1966
Radio interview in Boston (interview)
Aug 18, 1966
USA • Boston
Aug 18, 1966
Radio interview in Memphis (interview)
Aug 19, 1966
USA • Memphis • 8:30pm show
Aug 19, 1966
Interview with The Plain Dealer (interview)
Aug 19, 1966
Press conference in Memphis (interview)
Aug 19, 1966
USA • Memphis • 4pm show
Aug 19, 1966
The Beatles’ Cincinnati concert is postponed
Aug 20, 1966
Radio interview (interview)
Aug 21, 1966
USA • St. Louis
Aug 21, 1966
USA • Cincinnati
Aug 21, 1966
Radio interview for WABC (interview)
Aug 22, 1966
Junior Press Conference in New York City (interview)
Aug 22, 1966
Press Conference in New York City (interview)
Aug 22, 1966
USA • New York City
Aug 23, 1966
Press conference at Capitol Records (interview)
Aug 24, 1966
The Beatles' brief stay in Beverly Hills
Aug 24, 1966
USA • Seattle • 3pm show
Aug 25, 1966
USA • Seattle • 8pm show
Aug 25, 1966
Radio interview in Seattle (interview)
Aug 25, 1966
Interview for ITN (interview)
Aug 25, 1966
Press conference in Seattle (interview)
Aug 25, 1966
The Beatles' stay in Beverly Hills
August 26-27, 1966
Could This Be the End of the Beatles Saga? (interview)
Aug 27, 1966
USA • Los Angeles
Aug 28, 1966
"The Lennon And McCartney Songbook" radio show (interview)
Aug 29, 1966
USA • San Francisco
Aug 29, 1966
The Beatles travel from Los Angeles to London
August 30-31, 1966

September

Paul, Ringo and Brian Epstein attend a preview of the film "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum"
September 1966
Paul McCartney turns down offer from the National Theatre
September 1966
The first rumour about Paul McCartney's death circulates
September 1966
Red nosed folk of Showbiz (interview)
Sep 03, 1966
Paul: we could have been shot! (interview)
Sep 10, 1966
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr receive Melody Maker awards on behalf of The Beatles
Sep 13, 1966
Paul McCartney attends a performance of experimental music in London
Sep 15, 1966
Paul McCartney meets John Lennon and Brian Epstein in Paris
Sep 16, 1966
All Paul (interview)
Sep 18, 1966

October

Recording "From Head To Toe"
Late October 1966
Recording "Mellow Yellow"
Early October 1966
Beatles Talk - October 1966 (interview)
October 1966
Paul McCartney acquires an Old English Sheepdog
October 1966
Richard Hamilton's exhibition at the Fraser Gallery
October 1966
The birth of the Magic Piano
Late 1966
Brian Epstein denies The Beatles are splitting
October 1966
Paul McCartney attends the opening night celebration for "International Times"
Oct 15, 1966
Paul McCartney meets Yoko Ono
October 1966
Mellow Yellow / Sunny South Kensington
By Donovan
Oct 22, 1966 • Released in the US
The Jimi Hendrix Experience plays a private showcase at the Scotch Of St James Club
Oct 25, 1966
Paul McCartney fined £1 for causing obstruction with his car
Oct 27, 1966
Mixing "Paperback Writer"
Oct 31, 1966

November

"We can't please everyone" says Paul (interview)
November 1966
"The Family Way" sessions
Early December 1966
Beatles Talk - November 1966 (interview)
November 1966
Brian Epstein turns down request for a benefit TV show with The Beatles
Nov 05, 1966
A French road trip for Paul McCartney
November 06-12, 1966
Remixing "I Want To Hold Your Hand"
Nov 07, 1966
Remixing "She Loves You"
Nov 08, 1966
Mixing "This Boy", "Day Tripper", "We Can Work It Out"
Nov 10, 1966
Paul McCartney meets Mal Evans and travels to Spain
November 12-14, 1966
Rumors surface some Beatles are talking to Allen Klein
Nov 13, 1966
The Four Tops perform at the Saville Theatre
Nov 13, 1966
Paul McCartney on holiday in Kenya
November 14-19, 1966
From Head To Toe / Night Time
By The Escorts
Nov 18, 1966 • Released in the UK
The Beatles resign from The Beatles Ltd
Nov 19, 1966
Paul McCartney's vision for "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"
Nov 19, 1966
Paul McCartney and John Lennon visit the Robert Fraser Gallery
Nov 22, 1966
The Pop Guru (interview)
Nov 23, 1966
Recording "Strawberry Fields Forever" #1
Nov 24, 1966
Recording "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"
Nov 24, 1966 - Apr 20, 1967
The Beatles attend an exhibition by Greek sculptor Takis Vasilakis
Nov 24, 1966
Recording the Beatles' 4th Christmas record
Nov 25, 1966
Paul McCartney joins a press reception for the Jimi Hendrix Experience
Nov 25, 1966
Recording "Strawberry Fields Forever" #2
Nov 28, 1966
Recording "Strawberry Fields Forever" #3
Nov 29, 1966

December

Paul's Music Box (interview)
December 1966
Beatles Talk - December 1966 (interview)
December 1966
Paul McCartney attends a Young Rascals show
Dec 01, 1966
Mixing the Beatles' 4th Christmas record
Dec 02, 1966
Paul McCartney attends another Young Rascals show
Dec 02, 1966
Recording Christmas messages and "When I'm Sixty Four"
Dec 06, 1966
Recording "Strawberry Fields Forever", "When I'm Sixty-Four"
Dec 08, 1966
Recording "Strawberry Fields Forever" #5
Dec 09, 1966
A Collection of Beatles Oldies (Stereo)
By The Beatles
Dec 10, 1966 • Released in the UK
A Collection of Beatles Oldies (Mono)
By The Beatles
Dec 10, 1966 • Released in the UK
The Beatles are offered $1 million to perform live in 1967
Dec 10, 1966
Recording "Love In The Open Air / Theme From The Family Way"
Dec 15, 1966
Recording "Strawberry Fields Forever" #6
Dec 15, 1966
Pantomime: Everywhere It's Christmas
By The Beatles
Dec 16, 1966 • Released in the UK
Love In The Open Air / Theme From "The Family Way" (UK)
By The Tudor Minstrels
Dec 16, 1966 • Released in the UK
Tara Browne dies
Dec 18, 1966
Paul McCartney and Jane Asher attend the premiere of "The Family Way"
Dec 18, 1966
Recording "When I'm Sixty Four"
Dec 20, 1966
Recording "When I'm Sixty Four", "Strawberry Fields Forever"
Dec 21, 1966
Shhh! Composers at work (interview)
Dec 22, 1966
Mixing "Strawberry Fields Forever"
Dec 22, 1966
Love In The Open Air / Theme From "The Family Way"
By George Martin Orchestra
Dec 23, 1966 • Released in the UK
Paul's film music causes a panic (interview)
Dec 24, 1966
Interview for Reporting '66 (interview)
Dec 29, 1966
Mixing "When I'm Sixty Four", "Strawberry Fields Forever" and recording "Penny Lane"
Dec 29, 1966
Recording "Penny Lane" and mixing "When I'm Sixty Four", "Penny Lane"
Dec 30, 1966
Beatles future by Paul and Ringo (interview)
Dec 31, 1966
The Beatles consider a TV special to promote their next album
December 1966

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