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A presidential snub? The mix-up that left the Beatles feeling fear in the Philippines
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The Beatles' 1966 tour of the Philippines turned dangerous after a misunderstanding regarding a state reception invitation from Imelda Marcos. The band faced intimidation and threats from the Marcos regime following the perceived snub.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Paul Burnell North West Getty The Beatles pictured in 1966 after returning from their dramatic tour of Asia It was a Beatles tour that pivoted from triumph to disaster in a matter of hours and turned into the most terrifying time of the Fab Four's career.
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