The Beatles in Liverpool

By 1964, John, Paul, George and Ringo had become a worldwide pop sensation. In July of that year, they returned to their hometown to attend a screening of A Hard Day's Night where they were feted at City Hall, above, and greeted by 150,000 fans.
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By 1964, John, Paul, George and Ringo had become worldwide pop sensations. In July of that year, they returned to their hometown to attend a screening of A Hard Day's Night, where they were feted at City Hall, above, and greeted by 150,000 fans.

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