JULY 4, 1966 – The Beatles played two shows at Rizal Memorial Football Stadium, Manila, in the Philippines to over 80,000 fans. The Beatles failed to appear at a palace luncheon reception hosted by President Marcos’ family, who were not informed that the Beatles had declined their invitation. President Ferdinand Marcos, feeling the band has snubbed him by not showing up for a planned visit with the first family, publicly denounces the Beatles, leading to outrage among the Philippine public.
