Today, June 25th is Global Beatles Day

 

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Today is one of those strange holidays, the ones that you never heard about until very recently. Yes today, June 25th, is just such a holiday. It is known as Global Beatles Day.

Why such a seemingly random day?

Well, it is not actually that random. It was on that day back in 1967 that the Beatles performed on a BBC program, known as "Our World." They performed their then new song, "All You Need Is Love," during the broadcast, which was aired before an international audience.

Also, this day happens to more or less fall in between the birthday of two of the Fab Four, the two who still survive to this day. Paul McCartney's birthday just recently passed. It was on June 18th. And Ringo Starr's birthday is July 7th, when he will turn 80 years old!

So again, not so random.

But as a big fan of the Beatles, it seemed appropriate to honor the band, and the ideals of peace and love and great music, that the band has come to symbolize.

That said, Happy Global Beatles Day! I recommend celebrating by picking up your favorite album or two from the Fab Four, and giving it a listen.