This Day in Music History – March 2nd

1964 – “Twist and Shout” by the Beatles was released in the U.S.

1964 – The Beatles began their first film, “A Hard Day’s Night.”

1975 – Linda McCartney was arrested for personal possession of marijuana. Paul was driving the vehicle at the time of the incident but was not charged.

1977 – “The Barry Manilow Special” aired on ABC-TV.


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