Days In The Life: Beatle Dates Quiz
Do you think you know The Beatles? Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz all about when and where things happened. Good Luck!
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Had Paul McCartney and John Lennon never met, The Beatles as we know them would not exist. On what day did John and Paul meet for the first time?
- A.
June 19, 1960
- B.
April 25, 1952
- C.
July 6, 1957
- D.
October 9, 1959
- E.
February 17, 1961
Correct Answer
C. July 6, 1957Explanation
They met at the "Walton Village Fete" in Liverpool. John was performing with his small band at the time, Paul came to watch and met him by chance.Rate this question:
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- 2.
In what year did The Beatles make their famous first trip to America?
- A.
1963
- B.
1964
- C.
1965
- D.
1966
- E.
1967
Correct Answer
B. 1964Explanation
The band touched down at JFK Airport on Febuary 7, 1964, where they were greeted by croud of 3,000 fans.Rate this question:
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- 3.
After their arrival in America in 1964, The Beatles made their first American television appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. How many people were reported to have tuned in?
- A.
53 000
- B.
179 500
- C.
5 000 000
- D.
73 700 000
- E.
190 000
Correct Answer
D. 73 700 000Explanation
Approximately 73 million people tuned in to see The Beatles, which was the largest audience in the history of televison until recently.Rate this question:
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- 4.
In the summer of 1965, The Beatles played their famous concert at Shea Stadium. Which day did this take place?
- A.
August 15
- B.
August 18
- C.
July 29
- D.
September 4
- E.
July 19
Correct Answer
A. August 15Explanation
The Beatles' performance at Shea Stadium marked the first time ever a stadium was used for a concert. They played to a sold out croud of 55,600.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What album and year was the song "Yellow Submarine" relased?
- A.
Revolver, 1966
- B.
Rubber Soul, 1965
- C.
Yellow Submarine, 1969
- D.
The White Album, 1968
- E.
Sgt Pepper's Lonley Hearts Club Band, 1967
Correct Answer
A. Revolver, 1966Explanation
Written by Paul in 1966, the song was given to Ringo to sing on their album, Revolver, and it became Ringo's first number 1 hit. The song was later used in their film (1968) and album (1969) of the same name.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Brian Epstein, The Beatles' friend and manager, was an important part of their success. Where was he when he first saw them play, and what year was it?
- A.
Cabash Coffee Club, 1961
- B.
Abbey Road Studios, 1962
- C.
The Cavern Club, 1961
- D.
Kaiserkeller, 1960
- E.
Jacaranda Coffee Bar, 1960
Correct Answer
C. The Cavern Club, 1961Explanation
Brian Epstein showed immediate interest in them, and became their manager soon after. He continued to manage the band until he died in 1967 of a drug overdose.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What day did the Sgt Pepper launch party take place?
- A.
May 25, 1967
- B.
June 5, 1968
- C.
May 19, 1967
- D.
July 16, 1968
- E.
March 3, 1968
Correct Answer
C. May 19, 1967Explanation
The party was held at Brian Epstein's house and was held for the press. Paul met his future wife, Linda, for the second time.Rate this question:
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- 8.
In 1968, The Beatles spent the day taking promotional photographs, known as their "Mad Day Out". Which day was this?
- A.
July 30
- B.
August 25
- C.
May 24
- D.
July 28
- E.
May 15
Correct Answer
D. July 28Explanation
The Beatles went to multiple locations in and around London, ending up in Paul's house. The whole day was reported to have been calm and peaceful, despite the tense studio conditions.Rate this question:
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- 9.
On which day did Paul McCartney begin proceedings in the High Court to end The Beatles in 1970?
- A.
December 6
- B.
October 26
- C.
November 4
- D.
December 31
- E.
Paul didn't file a lawsuit
Correct Answer
D. December 31Explanation
Though Paul McCartney has been criticized for his decision, he had no choice but to file a lawsuit in order to end the payment situation. Soon after, The Beatles were officialy over.Rate this question:
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