1970 ⟶ The Beatles Officially Disband

April 10: Break-up of the Beatles.
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🎸 Rock Around the Clock Launches Rock and Roll into Mainstream

April 12: The song Rock Around the Clock, by Bill Haley and His Comets, brings rock and roll to the American mainstream.⟶
Rock Around the Clock Launches Rock and Roll into Mainstream (1954)
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🎸 The Beatles Assemble in Liverpool

The Beatles form in Liverpool.⟶
The Beatles Assemble in Liverpool (1960)
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🎸 The Beatles Release "Please Please Me"

March 22: The Beatles' first record, "Please Please Me", and the beginnings of the British Invasion.⟶
The Beatles Release "Please Please Me" (1963)
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🎸 The Beatles Officially Disband

April 10: Break-up of the Beatles.⟶
The Beatles Officially Disband (1970)
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💔 John Lennon Assassinated in New York City

December 8: Murder of John Lennon.⟶
John Lennon Assassinated in New York City (1980)
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🎤 Live Aid Concerts Held to Benefit Famine Relief

July 13: Live Aid.⟶
Live Aid Concerts Held to Benefit Famine Relief (1985)
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