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Gillette woman shares Beatles memorabilia in honor of 60-year anniversary

GILLETTE - For many, the date Feb. 9, 1964, may fade into history.

No wars began. No major elections took place. It was a Sunday - a day for staying at home, tidying up and preparing for the week ahead.

But for those who remember, the date still holds meaning. Some even deem that unsuspecting evening the night that changed music forever.

That night, more than 70 million viewers across the United States tuned in to watch four young Brits perform live on "The Ed Sullivan Show" for the first time. The black and white television show flitted between the doe-eyed Paul McCartney, witty John Lennon,...

 
 
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