8 Facts About The Beatles Every Fan Should Know

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1) The Beatle's Name

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2) Record Breaking Sales

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3) First TV Appearance

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4) Ringo's Left Handed Drumming

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5) Sgt. Pepper's Influence

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6) No More Touring

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7) Yesterday

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8) The Beatle's First Movie

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