John Lennon made a controversial statement saying that the Beatles were “more popular than Jesus.”
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The Beatles started their world tour.
The Beatles released one of their all-time hits, Hey Jude, in the US.
John Lennon released his second album, 'Imagine.'
John Lennon was given 60 days to leave the US.
Mark David Chapman was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for murdering John Lennon.