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In the early afternoon of February 7th, 1964, the Beatles arrived at JFK Airport via a Pan Am flight from London. A few minutes later, John, Paul, Ringo and George held their first U.S. press conference. Beatlemania ensued. This Friday, The Port Authority of NY & NJ, in conjunction with Beatles Fest and Radio Station Q104.3 FM, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of this world-changing moment with a ceremony featuring the unveiling a marker inside the airport and the cover band Liverpool playing Fab Four favorites. The fun continues on February 9th, when director and screenwriter Celeste Balducci hosts music, dancing and the world premiere of The Lovely Lilly, and independent short film set in Jackson Heights during February 8th-9th, 1964.

Details: Beatles Anniversary, TWA Flight Center at JFK’s Central Terminal Area, adjacent to JetBlue’s Terminal 5, February 7th, 11:30 am, RSVP to the Port Authority’s Media Relations Office at 212-435-7777 is required.

Bonus detail: Beatles Party, Elmhurst Hospital Center Auditorium, 79-01 Broadway, Elmhurst, February 9, 6 pm, free.

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Photo: PANY&NJ


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