March 18, 1967 –
The Beatles’ single Penny Lane became their 13th hit to go to the #1 spot on the Billboard Charts, on this date.
The first time The Beatles appeared with facial hair was in the promotional film for this song. The clip shows the band on horseback, trotting around Angel Lane in London (not Penny Lane). By this time, the group had stopped touring, so the only way many fans could see them perform was on music videos like this one.
The Haus of Dcaligari 