A presidential snub? The mix-up that left the Beatles feeling fear in the Philippines
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.
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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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