Today in History

March 11, 1997
A Hard Day’s Knight
Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney receives a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II for his contributions to music. "It's a long way from a little terrace [street] in Liverpool," he told reporters. He dedicated the honor to his former band mates, George Harrison, Ringo Starr and John Lennon.



Today's Feature History Article

Winner by a Decision

When Sonny Liston decided not to meet the Beatles 40 years ago, photographer Harry Benson pulled a switcheroo





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