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Paul McCartney joining the Quarrymen, the Beatles' real estate shopping in Greece, and Jane Asher breaking up from Paul are among the highlights of this episode of What A Fab Day, the podcast telling you the day by day story of the Beatles. Today, we focus on what happened to the Fab Four on the 20th of July.

0:00 - Introduction.

0:35 - In 1957, Paul McCartney is asked to join the Quarrymen.

1:14 - Some confusion in the details.

2:04 - In 1961, the Beatles perform at the St. John's Hall, in Liverpool.

2:12 - In 1962, the Beatles play the Cavern Club for the 200th time.

2:41 - In 1963, the Beatles play a second sold out night at the Ritz Ballroom, in Rhyl.

3:04 - In 1967, George Harrison and Ringo Starr arrive in Greece.

3:48 - Paul McCartney directs a recording of Catcall.

4:51 - In 1968, Jane Asher announces the breakup with Paul.

5:57 - In 1969, the Beatles watch a rough cut of Let It Be.

6:28 - Conclusion.

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Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.