The Beatles at a press conference at Twickenham Studios, Middlesex, on June 12, 1965, when they spoke about their latest acquisition of an MBE each. The Beatles from Liverpool were made Members of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in the Queen's birthday Honors list. John Lennon, top left, and Paul McCartney, the two songwriters of the team, grin over the heads of George Harrison, left, and drummer Ringo Starr.

August 16, 2025