1961
The Beatles leave from Liverpool to London on Neil's car. Brian goes by train.
They sleep at the Royal Hotel, Woburn Place, London.
1962
Ted Kingsize Taylor ends recordings of groups at the Star Club, Hamburg.
1963
'Beatles Christmas Show', at the Astoria Cinema, Finsbury Park, London.
The Beatles dress up for the Beatles Christmas Show, at the Astoria Cinema, Finsbury Park, London, New Years Eve, 31st December 1963. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
1964
'Another Beatles Christmas Show' at the Hammersmith Odeon, London (two performances).
Party at Norman Newell's house, 40 Montagu Mansions, Marylebone, London. The Beatles attend.
1965
UK single release: 'That's My Life (My Love And My Home)'/'The Next Time You Feel Important', for the Pye label, recorded by Alfred Lennon.
US gold certification: 'Beatles '65'
The Beatles appear on the front page of 'Big', Italian magazine. Headline: 'Beatles: Buon Natale da Londra' ('Beatles: Merry Christmas from London').
1966
''Yesterday'... And Today', 28th week in the Top 200 (Billboard).Brian books Fats Domino for his 1st UK contract, at the Saville Theatre.
George is refused admission into the night club Annabel's, because he is not wearing a tie. Later, he and friends, including Brian, are seen at the Lyons Corner House restaurant/cafe, Coventry Street, London.
1967
New Year's party at Cilla Black's flat, 96 Portland Place, London. Following a Northern tradition, Ringo is sent out, left alone in the street.
Brian's NEMS shares are transfered to Queenie.
1968
Arts Laboratory, London. Party attended by John and Yoko.
1969
BBC's TV program "The Man Of The Decade", dedicated to John, is broadcast.
"Rolling Stone" nominates John the "Man Of The Year 1969".
John declares to New Musical Express he is considering to leave the group.
1970
Paul begins High Court proceedings to end the Beatles partnership. Peter Brown renounces.
John reveals that he took drugs since he was 17, and blames Paul for the dissolution of the Beatles since he wanted to dominate them all.
At the Kolnischer Kunstverein in Cologne, West Germany, the exhibition of Yoko's work "Happening And Fluxus" is shown.
Ringo holds a New Year's Eve party at Ronnie Scott's Club in London.
1971
"Record & Tape Retailer" publishes an article stating that "My Sweet Lord" was the top selling single of the year.
In the US, "Record World" magazine votes Imagine - "Album Of The Year", "My Sweet Lord" - "Best Single Disc Of The Year", George Harrison - "Top Male Vocalist Of 1971" and Paul and Linda - "Top Duo Of The Year".
1973
At the Record Plant West Studios in Los Angeles, John produces the recording of "Too Many Cooks", featuring lead vocals by Mick Jagger.
1974
The Beatles' association is dissolved, with a document signed by each Beatle.
In London, Apple Corps Ltd. year-end financial report reveals a turnover of £3,759,127 which, after tax and expenses, results in a profit of £261,075.
1975
In London, Apple Corps Ltd. year-end financial report reveals a turnover of £2,540,979 which, after tax and expenses, results in a profit of £261,075.
In his Dakota apartment, John records numerous home demos.
1976
John and Yoko spend New Year's Eve at the Shun Lee Dynasty restaurant in Manhattan.
1977
"Mull Of Kintyre" number 1, fifth week (UK New Musical Express chart).
In Los Angeles, an exhibition of Linda's photographs is on display at the Jan Baum and Iris Silverman Gallery.
1979
In New York, John and Yoko dissolve their various companies, including Bag Productions Ltd. and Joko Films Ltd.
1983
"Say Say Say" number 1, 4th week (Billboard).
In Los Angeles, the Linda exhibition "Photographs" is displayed at the Molly Barnes Gallery.
A pre-recorded interview with Paul is transmitted on the Signal radio station.
1986
Capital Radio in London airs a pre-recorded interview with Paul.
BBC2 re-broadcasts the 1986 Prince's Trust Charity Gala Concert, featuring Paul.
In the UK, EMI deletes from their catalog John's singles "Cold Turkey", "Instant Karma", "Power To The People", #9 Dream", "Stand By Me" and "Love".
1987
The "Beatle City" exhibition runs at the West End marketplace in Dallas, Texas.
1988
In the UK on BBC Radio Two, the fourteenth and last episode of the weekly series "The Beeb's Lost Beatles Tapes", essentially based on "The Beatles At The Beeb" collection, is transmitted.
1990
In the US, "Amusement Business" magazine publishes its year-end survey of top-grossing concerts. Paul is pleased to be in this list, including the $3,550,560 grossed for two shows at the University Of California, Berkeley.
1995
In the UK, the final part of "The Beatles Anthology" is transmitted on the ITV network.
1996
Just months after being released on home video, BBC2 airs the television premiere of the Rolling Stones' 1968 film "Rock And Roll Circus", featuring John and Yoko.
1997
At the Museum of Modern Art in Oxford, Yoko's art exhibition "Have You Seen The Horizon Lately" is on display.
1998
In Washington, D.C., an exhibition of Beatles photographs taken by Harry Benson is on display at the Govinda Gallery.
1999
In Tampa, Florida, the exhibition of Linda's pictures entitled "Sixties" is on display at the Tampa Museum of Art.
January 1 in Beatles History
1962
Test session for Decca due to start at 11.00am. Decca Studios, at West Hampstead. Recording: "Like Dreamers Do"; "Money (That's What I Want)"; "Till There Was You"; "The Sheik Of Araby"; "To Know Her Is To Love Her"; "Take Good Care Of My Baby"; "Memphis, Tennessee"; "Sure To Fall"; "Hello Little Girl"; "Three Cool Cats"; "Crying Waiting Hoping"; "Love Of The Loved"; "September In The Rain"; "Besame Mucho"; "Searchin".
After the session, Brian returns to Liverpool.
Decca's test session, at West Hampstead, of Brian Poole and the Tremeloes.
1963
End of last season of Star Club performances.
Tour of Ireland begins.
1964
"Beatles Christmas Show" at the Astoria, Finsbury Park, London.
"She Loves You", 18th week in the Top 10 (UK New Musical Express chart).
Please Please Me LP, 41st week in the Top 10 (UK New Musical Express chart).
With The Beatles LP number 1, 6th week (UK New Musical Express chart).
"I Want To Hold Your Hand" number 1, 5th week (UK New Musical Express chart).
1965
"Another Beatles Christmas Show" at the Hammersmith Odeon, London (two performances).
1969
"Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" number 1 (UK Record Retailer chart).
1970
At the Kolnischer Kunstverein in Cologne, West Germany, the exhibition of Yoko's work "Happening And Fluxus" is shown.
1973
The "Liverpool Echo" publishes an interview with Ringo.
1974
Ringo turns down a role in the upcoming movie "Stardust", the sequel to "That'll Be The Day".
1977
In Los Angeles, an exhibition of Linda's photographs is on display at the Jan Baum and Iris Silverman Gallery.
1978
George composes the songs "Blow Away" and "If You Believe" while in Hawaii.
1981
Scheduled UK release date for "Walking On Thin Ice".
1983
In Los Angeles, the Linda exhibition "Photographs" is displayed at the Molly Barnes Gallery.
1984
Granada TV in England premieres the documentary, "The Early Beatles: 1962-1965".
1986
In the UK, the special program "Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session With Carl Perkins And Friends" is premiered on Channel 4.
1987
The "Beatle City" exhibition runs at the West End marketplace in Dallas, Texas.
1990
Yoko announces it's the "Greening Of The World" year. She has a 12-month enviromental campaign of events to mark what would have been John's 50th year.
1997
It is announced that Paul McCartney will receive his knighthood by Queen Elizabeth.
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