61 years ago yesterday, the Chic Myers stores in the Phoenix area advertised that they had "The Beatles Very Own Phono" in stock and ready to sell. They reminded parents, "...if mother and dad like privacy, here is a good answer!" 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia
Today is "National Vinyl Record Day!" Let's celebrate by spinning some 45's on the turntable. 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia #TheBeatles
Today is "National Face Mask Day." There are several ways to celebrate, so have a faB holiday! 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia #TheBeatles
What a great Manitowoc contest to enter in May 1965: "Beat Easter Bunny Drawing." The prices were awesome! 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia #TheBeatles
62 years ago today, The Liverpool Echo and Evening Express printed a piece on "A Day Round The Clock With The Beatles!" #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia #TheBeatles
In 1964, Mobil Oil received a license from NEMS to introduce Beatles items to the Australian market. The Amoco Corporation, another gasoline giant, must not have wanted to be outdone. This is their small pillow from Australia. 📸: Graham Moyle 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia #TheBeatles
Did you know that The Beatles (U.S.A.) Limited, the Official Beatles Fan Club, was originally housed in a closet in attorney Walter Hofer's law office at 221 West Fifty-Seventh Street in New York! 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia #TheBeatles
In late 1964, for those still debating the Beatles, you could purchase "The Johnny Mann Singers - Beatle Ballads" and feel fine, because it was reviewed "...it's more Beatle music for those who don't like the Beatles." 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia #TheBeatles
On Feb 24, 1964, Joel Shorin, vice president of Topps, announced the company would produce Beatles trading cards. Shorin stressed risks to the company. “Davy Crockett was a magic word [alluding to their card series of him in 1956], but I couldn’t sell a box of it today.” 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia
61 years ago today, you could see the Wise Potato Chip ad for "Official Beatles Pins." It reminded us: "Calling All Beatles Fans...Carry The Beatles With You!" What a great advertisement! 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia #TheBeatles
61 years ago this week, the "The Beatles are coming to breakfast" ad appeared in 'Fabulous' magazine. 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia #TheBeatles
68 years ago today… John and Paul met. Here is an amazingly accurate recreation of that momentous occasion! 😎 #faBgear #nemsmemorabilia #TheBeatles
61 years ago this week, a U.S. copyright was issued for the movie: "A HARD DAY’S NIGHT. Proscenium Films, London. Released in the U.S. by United Artists Corp. 90 min., sd., b&w, 35 mm. © Proscenium Films, Ltd.; 6Jul64; LP28626." 😎 #faBgear #CopyrightingTheBeatles #TheBeatles
61 years ago today...the Winnipeg Tribune (Canada) ran an article about how (in London) there was a Beatles tea cloth buried in a casket "for posterity." 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia #TheBeatles
Today is "Canada Day!" We celebrate with our friends up north and wish them a faB holiday. 🍁🇨🇦🎉 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia #TheBeatles
61 years ago this month, Jennings Musical Industries added a few pieces to the Pinky, Perky, and The Beakles characters! 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia #TheBeatles
#faBvertisement... 61 years ago this month, Marcus Clark in Canberra, Australia, had many Beatle items to choose from. They had wigs, Kangol Caps, and more... and were even looking for "Miss Canberra." 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia #TheBeatles
59 years ago today, this advertisement appeared in Billboard magazine touting the "BEATLEPHONES," the new headphones by Koss! 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia #TheBeatles
60 years ago yesterday, a U.S. copyright was issued for: "I'M BETTER THAN THE BEATLES; w & m Ray Chafin. © S & H Music Co.; 22Jun65; EU889418." It was recorded by "Brad Berwick." 😎 💿 #faBgear #TheBeatles #CopyrightingTheBeatles
What a day to keep your feet warm with a pair of unofficial "Beetles" socks. "Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia #TheBeatles
It's National "Go Skateboarding Day," so let's celebrate! 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia #GoSkateboardingDay #TheBeatles
59 years ago today, a U.S. copyright was issued for; "THE OFFICIAL BEATLES RECORD CARRYING CASE. Disk-Go-Case. 3 sheets. Appl. author: William V. Buchanan. © 20Jun66; KK198690." 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia #TheBeatles
Let's head to Uruguay today to view their 1967 colorized 28-card set. 😎 #faBgear #TheBeatles #NEMSmemorabilia
61 years ago today, the Sunday Telegram Sydney (Australia) advertised a periscope so you could see the Beatles "...right in front of your eyes!" 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia #TheBeatles
