Apple Corps Ltd
Apple Corps, Ltd. begins operating in London. It is the Beatles attempt to take control of their own creative and economic destiny
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1968 in Great Britain — Page 2
Explore 347 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1968.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1968
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May
Apple Corps Ltd
Apple Corps, Ltd. begins operating in London. It is the Beatles attempt to take control of their own creative and economic destiny
Beatles, The
Apple Corps, Ltd. begins operating in London. It is the Beatles attempt to take control of their own creative and economic destiny
Beatles, The
Apple Corps, Ltd. begins operating in London. It is the Beatles attempt to take control of their own creative and economic destiny
First British Heart Transplant
Ross leads Britain's first heart transplant at the National Heart Hospital, demonstrating the new possibilities and major clinical risks of cardiac transplantation.
Wonderwall
The world premiere of Harrisons film, "Wonderwall"
Arrest of Brian Jones
Jones is arrested a second time on 21 May 1968, for possession of cannabis, which Jones said had been left by previous tenants of the flat, he is facing a long jail sentence if found guilty owing to his probation, the jury find him guilty
Arrest of Brian Jones
Jones is arrested a second time, for marijuana possession
Arrest of Brian Jones
The Stones wanted to tour the United States in 1969 for the first time in three years, but Jones second arrest exacerbates problems with US immigration, Jones is unable to acquire a work visa.
Arrest of Brian Jones
but the judge had sympathy for Jones; instead of jailing him he fines him pounds 50 plus pounds 105 in costs and told him: "For goodness sake, dont get into trouble again or it really will be serious".
Rolling Stones, The
105 in costs and told him: "For goodness sake, dont get into trouble again or it really will be serious".
Rolling Stones, The
Jones is arrested a second time on 21 May 1968, for possession of cannabis, which Jones said had been left by previous tenants of the flat.
Rolling Stones, The
he is facing a long jail sentence if found guilty owing to his probation, the jury find him guilty but the judge had sympathy for Jones. instead of jailing him he fines him pounds 50 plus pounds.
Jumpin Jack Flash
The Rolling Stones release Jumpin Jack Flash and return to a harder blues-rock sound.
Best Scores Extra Time Wembley Goal
Best rounded Benfica's goalkeeper and scored during extra time as Manchester United won the European Cup without the injured Denis Law.
Charlton Scores Twice in European Final
Charlton captained United and scored twice against Benfica in the European Cup final, a match that injured teammate Denis Law had to miss.
Beatles, The
John Lennon and Yoko Ono exhibit their first official joint venture at the Arts Lab in London. Soon after, they plant acorns outside Coventry Cathedral as a conceptual "living arts sculpture"
Election
Elected Member of Lambeth Council, Ferndale ward
Marjorine UK Chart Entry
Releases Marjorine, which becomes his first entry on the UK singles chart and peaks at number 48.
Rolling Stones, The
With personal relations between Jones and Richards increasingly frayed, the release of the single "Jumpin Jack Flash" and, later the year, the album Beggars Banquet (UK #3; US #5), see a return to the bands blues roots. Aided by up-and-coming producer Jimmy Miller, Jagger and Richards produce some of their most memorable work, including "Sympathy for the Devil" and the distorted acoustic guitar-driven "Street Fighting Man"
Rolling Stones, The
With personal relations between Jones and Richards increasingly frayed, the release of the single "Jumpin Jack Flash" and, later the year, the album Beggars Banquet (UK #3; US #5), see a return to the bands blues roots
Rolling Stones, The
Aided by up-and-coming producer Jimmy Miller, Jagger and Richards produce some of their most memorable work, including "Sympathy for the Devil" and the distorted acoustic guitar-driven "Street Fighting Man"
Rolling Stones, The
With personal relations between Jones and Richards increasingly frayed, the release of the single "Jumpin Jack Flash" and, later the year, the album Beggars Banquet (UK #3; US #5), see a return to the bands blues roots. Aided by up-and-coming producer Jimmy Miller, Jagger and Richards produce some of their most memorable work, including "Sympathy for the Devil" and the distorted acoustic guitar-driven "Street Fighting Man"
June
Concert
Tyrannosaurus Rex play the Royal Festival Hall.
Days
The Kinks release Days.
A Saucerful of Secrets
Waters contributes to A Saucerful of Secrets as Pink Floyd shifts beyond the Barrett period
A Saucerful of Secrets
Pink Floyd release A Saucerful of Secrets, their first album with David Gilmour
July
Yellow Submarine
Beatles animated film "Yellow Submarine" premieres in London
Yellow Submarine
Beatles animated film "Yellow Submarine" premieres in London
Finance Act
Finance Act 1968 gives statutory effect to the main taxation measures announced in the March Budget.
Theatres Act
Supports a government period in which theatre censorship is abolished.
Magic Bus
Release Magic Bus as a single.
Truth
Sings on Truth, the Jeff Beck Group album that helps shape heavy blues rock.
Beatles, The
John Lennon moves out of his house in Weybridge, he and Yoko Ono move into Ringo Starrs apartment in Montague Square
August
Apple Corps Ltd
Beatles Hey Jude and Mary Hopkins Those Were the Days released, launching Apple Records
Apple Records
Beatles Hey Jude and Mary Hopkins Those Were the Days released, launching Apple Records
September
Economy of Great Britain
The TUC rejects Statutory Incomes Policy & approves voluntary wage restraint
Statutory Incomes
The TUC rejects Statutory Incomes Policy & approves voluntary wage restraint
Scandinavian Tour
Drums on the first New Yardbirds Scandinavian performances.
Scandinavian Tour
Plays bass and keyboards on the first Scandinavian dates.
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