Meet The Beatles, to Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, to Let It Be and Beyond.
Each June 25th, the international community comes together to celebrate Global Beatles Day. This holiday pays tribute to the Beatles and the impact they had on both music history and popular culture in general. Global Beatles Day was founded in 2009 as a way to honor the Beatles’ contribution to several genres of music, and their platform of peace, positivity, and enthusiasm.
Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison exploded into popularity in 1962, and went on to release a series of groundbreaking songs and albums throughout the next decade. Their first performance in the United States, at the Washington Coliseum in 1964, is still one of the most well-known concerts in U.S. history.
The Beatles’ beloved hit, “All You Need Is Love,” was first performed on British television on June 25, 1967, which is the reason for the holiday’s date. Rather than shopping for Beatles products or promoting competition over who is the band’s biggest fan, the holiday is intended to spark inspiration and reflection over the Beatles’ positive messages.
It’s a great day to hug your loved ones, consider which social causes mean the most to you, and choose peace and love over anger and fear.
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