Today in 1967, John and Cynthia Lennon, Paul McCartney, Jane Asher, Mike McCartney, George Harrison, and Pattie Boyd attended a public lecture by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in London at the Hilton Hotel. Ringo visited Maureen and his newborn son, Jason, at Queen Charlotte's Hospital.

Today in 1967, The Beatles, Mick Jagger, Marianne Faithfull, and Cilla Black, travelled by train to Bangor, Wales for a 10-day seminar on Transcendental Meditation held by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. It was the first time The Beatles traveled without Brian Epstein in years.

Today in 1967, The Beatles announced at a press conference that they were giving up hallucinogenic drugs. The decision was in keeping with the Maharishi's teachings, but was actually made as group before meeting the Maharishi. John later described the retreat as "incredible".

Brian Epstein, the manager who turned The Beatles from an underground band into a worldwide phenomenon, died this day in 1967 at age 32. He believed in the talent of The Beatles since he first saw them perform in The Cavern Club. Brian was often referred to as "The Fifth Beatle”

Today in 1964, The Beatles were featured on the cover of ‘Life’ magazine. At night, Bob Dylan invites The Beatles to the Delmonico Hotel in New York City and persuades them to try marijuana for the first time.

Today in 1966, The Beatles’ final concert took place in Candlestick Park, San Francisco. The Beatles knew it would be their last concert, so they brought cameras on stage and took selfies during the concert to remember the night. They didn’t perform live until 3 years later.

George Harrison showing off his new album, "All Things Must Pass" (1970)

Today in 1967, all four Beatles met at Paul’s home to discuss the future of the band after their manager Brian Epstein’s untimely death. They devised a plan to move forward with a project called “Magical Mystery Tour” and decided to postpone a trip to India until later on…

John Lennon standing outside Paul McCartney’s house at 20 Forthlin Road, Liverpool (September, 1962)

Say something only a Beatles fan would understand 👇🏼👇🏼

Reason to smile #100940: Remember that the world is 4.5 billion years old - and you just happen to exist at the same time as The Beatles’s music :)

Friendly reminder that, wherever you are:

Tony Hawk on wanting to include The Beatles’ music on the “Tony Hawk Pro Skater” video game soundtracks (September 5, 2021):

Only Beatles fans understand…

If you could go back in time to watch the Beatles record only ONE song - which song would you choose? 🧐👇🏼

The Beatles on their "Mad Day Out" (1968)

The Beatles - “I Want To Hold Your Hand” (Live in Washington D.C., 1964)

Which Beatles album is perfect for this weekend? 👇🏼👇🏼

George Harrison, April 1962 📸: Astrid Kirchherr

Happy birthday, Buddy Holly.