On this date in 1964, Brian Epstein represented pop music on the 1964 list of the 10 best dressed men in Britain. A quote from one of the judges said, “his sartorial taste hits the mark as surely as his eye for talent. He is one of the moderates.”
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On this date in 1968, the Apple Store closed its doors.
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On this date in 1971, George Harrison and Ravi Shankar held a press conference to announce the Concert for Bangla Desh at Madison Square Garden.
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On this date in 1972, the film “The Concert For Bangla Desh” opened to the general public at the Rialto Cinema in London. (Below is an outtake from the film featuring George Harrison and Bob Dylan singing “If Not For You” during a sound check for the show).
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On this date in 1976, John Lennon’s application to remain in the US as a permanent resident was approved at a special hearing. Judge Ira Fieldsteel officially handed John his green card.
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On this date in 1992, “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” hit Britain’s Top 10 album chart (at #6) over 25 years after it was first released.
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