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World celebrates birth of the Beatles

Hunter Davies gets up on the roof to mark the global resurgence of BeatlemaniaI'll be going on the roof at 3 Savile Row on Friday afternoon, so I told my younger daughter and my two grandchildren. "For obvious reasons," I added.They all looked blank. "You buying a suit, Humper?""Course not. I don't need clothes. I've got clothes. Don't you know the significance of the date?" More blank looks."It's 5 October 2012, exactly 50 years since it all began.""Since what all began?"Oh gawd, do I have to e...

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23:05 on October 4 2012

World celebrates birth of the Beatles

Guardian Music — Hunter Davies gets up on the roof to mark the global resurgence of BeatlemaniaI'll be going on the roof at 3 Savile Row on Friday afternoon, so I told my younger daughter... more info

17:56 on October 5 2012

Record Breaking Choir Gathering In Liverpool For The Beatles’ 50th Anniversary

ContactMusic — Today marks the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ first hit song, ‘Love Me Do’ (October 5, 2012). To mark the occasion, a choir of 1631 people... more info

13:11 on October 6 2012

Beatles Fans Set New Record With Love Me Do Singalong

ContactMusic — Fans of the BEATLES set a new world record in the band's native Liverpool, England on Friday (05Oct12) to mark the 50th anniversary of the release of... more info

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