Beatles history - 1980 October
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Date Event
8
Wednesday
John and Yoko sign a contract with Geffen Records for the distribution of `Double Fantasy'.
9
Thursday
In New York's sky, planes write congratulatory words for John and Sean, for their birthday.
15
Wednesday
First day of auction of old Abbey Road Studios recording stuff.
16
Thursday
Second and last day of auction of old Abbey Road Studios recording stuff.
20
Monday
UK LP release: `The Beatles Ballads'.
The Beatles Ballads (UK album)
23
Thursday
US single release: `(Just Like) Starting Over'/`Kiss Kiss Kiss'.
23
Thursday
Mark David Chapman sings himself out of work as John Lennon.
24
Friday
UK single release: `(Just Like) Starting Over'.
27
Monday
UK LP release: `Rock'n'Roll Music Volume 1'. UK LP release: `Rock'n'Roll Music Volume 2'. (US remixes of `Rock'n'Roll Music' LP.)
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