20 April

Events

 * 1968 — Apple Music, the Beatles' new label, runs their famous "This Man Has Talent" ads in Britain's New Musical Express, seeking demo tapes from unknown artistes. Most are never heard but pile up in Apple's offices, and the majority of the label's signings are acquired through more conventional means.
 * 1970 — The New York Times reports that Catholic and Protestant youth groups are adopting the Beatles' "Yellow Submarine" image, from the song and movie of the same name, as a symbol of their faith.
 * 1976 — George appears with Monty Python and sings the "Lumberjack Song".

Recordings

 * 1966 — "And Your Bird Can Sing" and "Taxman"
 * 1967 — "Only A Northern Song"
 * 1969 — "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" and "Oh! Darling"