The Beatles Invasion, 50 Years Ago: Friday, Feb. 7, 1964

It seems impossible to recall a time when the Beatles weren’t part of Americans’ collective consciousness. Yet exactly 50 years ago, on Feb. 7, 1964, as John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr boarded Pan Am Flight 101 in London for their first U.S. visit, they had little idea what lay in store for them. John calculated the Beatles’ odds as the plane began its descent. He stared dolefully at the seat back in front of him, clutching the hand of his wife Cynthia. There...

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20:16 on February 4 2014

Unseen Beatles photos from first U.S. concert on display Feb. 9

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Beatles fans who want to go the extra mile -- literally -- to mark the 50th anniversary of the Fab Four’s storming of America can hop on the 101 Freeway on Sunday and h... more info

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20:16 on February 4 2014

Unseen Beatles photos from first U.S. concert on display Feb. 9

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10:45 on February 7 2014

The Beatles Invasion, 50 Years Ago: Friday, Feb. 7, 1964

Time — It seems impossible to recall a time when the Beatles weren’t part of Americans’ collective consciousness. Yet exactly 50 years ago, on Feb. 7, 1964, as John Lennon, ... more info

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